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onw‘vto‘ofln D! l v MAY 2003 For those who weren't born with a green thumb, here are the ID most common pieces of landscaping advice: I. When choosing annual or perennial flowers. read the labels carefully. A sun symbol means they are heat- resistant. 2. lt may not seem as attractive, but taller grass will better tolerate the scorching sun, since the roots are better protected. 3. lust because a plant looks good. it doesn't mean it has enough fertilhen Whitchurch-Stouffville resident Beatrice Lembo would like to hear from residents of Stouffville and Uxbridge retirement homes who are interested in growing their own vegetables. herbs and flowers. Busy Bee Gardening Club welcomes seniors "To keep the seniors busy and too-vigorous pruning: Avoid tn'mminé off more than a third of each branch, 5. When starting seeds indoors, use light potting soil. Heavier soil will smother the seedlings' fragile, tiny mots. fulfilled, l have implemented a program called The Busy Bee Gardening Club. to commence on the May 24 weekend," said Ms. Lembo. "l have allocated part of my two-and-a-half acre property for their gardening pleasure. and once or A lack of rimrien‘ts' n‘vaywprevent healthy growth or weaken its resistance to pests. Ceday will never fully recover from a She will provide a complimentary light lunch for participants, and all seeds and tools “will be supplied. twice a week they will be able to be outdoors weeding, planting and nurturing vegetables, flowers and plants." Long time Stouffville resident Colin Marr has owned and operated the family run business since 1983. Colin Is yfully licensed, and is a certified techniciari examiner. This allows him to train his staff and other company' 5 staff to Minisz of the Environment regulatory standards DANMA'R Lawn Care ls proud to be celebrating 20 years of providing a professional, responsible and environmentally conscious approach to lawn maintenance. ”WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" - 19 For more information on the club, call Beatrice Lembo at 905-642-666I "Whatever they grow will be theirs to keep." Goodwood Gardens has agreed to donate plants and materials to support the venture.