Spading the Garden
To Prepare the Soil
1. Spread humus or manure, or both, all over the surface and dig it in, in the same manner in which you first dug up the garden, if you wish to be entirely certain of having success.
But even then, the soil is not fine enough. No. I see you shake your head. But, Mary Frances, if you want a lovely garden, you must get the garden table ready for the plant roots in the most enticing way.
2. Next, take your rake and “comb” the earth to and fro until it is all light and feathery.
Of course, in large fields, this work of raking is done with a harrow.
3. After planting the seeds, pat the soil down firmly so that it will be firm enough for the little rootlets to “get a hold,” yet will be movable so that they may grow.
To Plant Seeds in Boxes
