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20In The GardenI have just finished putting my greenhouses to bed for the winter. All thetomato plants have been removed from Greenhouse No.1, the internalglass and framing has been washed down and benching re-installed.Tender pot plants have been brought in from the garden to spend theirwinter days in the welcome shelter under glass (before you bring theplants into the greenhouse, check to make sure there aren’t any slugs,snails or other unwanted guests in the pots or on the plants).In Greenhouse No.2, my fuchsias have been trimmed back by two-thirds,treated against vine-weevil and the watering cut right down so thecompost is only just moist. They are all wrapped in horticultural fleeceand they will stay like this until next spring.My Cactus Greenhouse No.3 is now set for the cold winter months. Allmy treasured plants are wrapped in fleece and placed as low as possibleunder the benching, to protect them from frost. (None of my greenhousesare heated) They had their last water and feed back in October, and won’tre-appear on the benches until March next year.All greenhouse shading has been removed and the glass has had athorough wash down.I prefer to use horticultural fleece as a wrapping for protecting my plantsas it is breathable. Bubble-wrap, being plastic is a good insulation, butmoisture cannot escape and can cause botrytis or other fungus problems.You can start your winter digging in your vegetable garden or allotment.Dig one spade depth, turn over and leave rough for the winter frost andrain to do its job.For an early crop of broad beans next year, you can now sow them directinto the ground, but beware!, Mice love them and will have no problemin eating all the seeds you painstakingly sowed. I prefer to wait until nextFebruary and sow them in modules in a cold greenhouse, ready forplanting out in late March.Flower boarders can look a bit sad at this time of the year, but if you leavea few seed heads, grasses etc., it’s surprising how nice they look withthe frost glistening on them.If the weather allows, you can keep mowing the lawn, but before youstart, always remove any worm casts, raise the blades to a higher setting,and don’t mow if a frost is forecast.Keep checking the quality of your stored fruit & vegetables, as the sayinggoes ‘it only takes one bad apple’!After you have finished, make a cup of tea, put your feet up and carry onlooking through your seed catalogues.Happy Gardening, Art E. Choke
21With winter fast approaching and the darker evenings, may Iurge all cyclists young and not so young to make sure that they do notride without lights. It is not only a question of being visible but also forcyclists to be able to see the road.The Fire and Rescue Service will be pleased to replace out of datesmoke alarms for the elderly, vulnerable and families with small children.The modern alarm will last for 10 years before the battery runs out. Yourhome can be checked for fire hazards and warnings given where excesspaper and card is hoarded. Everyone is urged to use the re-cycling binsand de-clutter the house. For advice re smoke alarms telephone theKent Fire and Rescue Service Tel: 0800 9237000. They really are afriendly and helpful bunch.Neighbourhood Watch recently held its AGM. All committee memberswere re-elected and we look forward to doing what we can to keep thevillage safe. Community Warden Bob Priestley is very supportive toNHW and is a much respected member of the <strong>Parish</strong>, he is always onthe lookout for problems in the village and is especially good atcontacting Trading Standards and dealing with fly tipping.Cold callers have recently been calling on householders offering newdriveways and house painting. Please do not accept these offers.Always get three estimates and whereever possible use local traderswho you know. Be very wary of white vans unmarked or others that onlyuse a mobile phone number. You do not know where they have travelledfrom or how shoddy the work could be. If in doubt contact Bob PriestleyTel 07811271299 and please look out for elderly and vulnerableneighbours who could be tempted by these doorstop sellers.The guest speaker at the AGM was Angela Vince from the ShepwayLifeline. She spoke eloquently about the benefits of wearing an alarmfor emergencies whether it be a fall or dealing with nuisance callers.The cost is £2.90 per week but could be a lifesaver. Angela told us ofsome users who are living alone and are quite lonely so no one mindsif they press the button in the morning to reassure the centre staff thatthey are up and dressed and all is well. Better that than risking a falland being left unaided for hours or even days. These bracelets reallycan be lifesavers. The Shepway Lifeline Tel. No. is 01303 242615 or242971 for a free demonstration in your home.Keep safe and warm.Neighbourhood Watch andCommunity Warden NewsSheila Smith - <strong>Eastry</strong> Neighbourhood Watch.
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