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Community Saying it with flowers There are many family traditions associated with giving flowers at Mothering Sunday and Easter, when the florists’ are full of affordable daffodils and other spring flowers. Thank goodness the attempt by some in the flower industry to move Mother’s Day to a more expensive time of year failed! Mothering Sunday has its origins in a church festival and was an important time for families, when children were allowed home from their work as servants and apprentices to see their families, gathering posies of wild spring flowers on the way. Most people love the cheerful sight of flowering bulbs at this time of year and it doesn’t take much planning to have your own in bloom for this special day. If you don’t have any daffodils tucked into pots or borders, make a note to look out for bulbs appearing for sale from late summer onwards. Plant them as soon as possible, either in well-draining containers or the ground, in a mix of compost and sharp sand, so they will survive wet winters. Tulips are also associated with Mothering Sunday but delay planting them until November, as they are prone to disease and late planting minimises the risk. As the flowers finish, clear away any fallen petals that may carry disease. As a rule of thumb, plant bulbs at a depth of three times their size, making sure that the root platelet is downwards. Don’t worry if you get this wrong though, they will eventually right themselves! The you can leave them to look after themselves until they reward you with a cheerful display in spring. Floral Easter symbols Most flowers associated with Easter are white: White lilies – stand for purity and goodness White tulips – passion, belief and love Daisies – innocence Irises – faith, wisdom and hope Hyacinths – peace of mind Time to get busy Empty your compost bins, using most of the contents as a soil improver on your flower and vegetable beds. Return a small amount to the bin as a starter for your next batch. Sow flower and veg seeds according to packet instructions but don’t forget – a packet of 100 seeds can result in 100 seedlings, so only sow what you will need! Share varieties with gardening friends, so you don’t end up with too many halfempty packets. Keep an eye out for emerging weeds and keep the hoe handy before they can establish themselves and multiply. Don’t forget to stop for a cup of tea or coffee and a stroll round to look for new growth and the promise of warmer days. Happy gardening! Sheila Harvey 48 Please mention <strong>Essentially</strong> <strong>Local</strong> when responding to adverts
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