THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, September 29, 1996 TAG: 9609270076
SECTION: HOME PAGE: G1 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: REMINDERS
SOURCE: ROBERT STIFFLER
LENGTH: 28 lines
THE ANNUAL FALL Flower Festival and Pansy Sale, sponsored by the Virginia Beach Garden Club, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Virginia Beach Pavilion. Thousands of pansies will be for sale and more than 15 local vendors will be on hand. I'll be there from 10 a.m. to noon to sell and sign copies of my gardening book. Admission is $1. Those who ordered pansies in advance are admitted free. Call 425-0419. CHECK DRAINAGE BEFORE YOU PLANT
With the fall planting season upon us, it's important to plant trees and shrubs where they have good drainage. Virginia Tech's Diane Relf suggests that before you plant, fill the planting hole half full of water. If water remains in the hole after 24 to 48 hours, choose another site, plant in a raised bed or install a tile drainage system. ILLUSTRATION: Color photo
GOLDSMITH SEEDS
The Fall Flower Festival offers a wide selection of pansies, such as
this Accord Violet/Face. October is a good time to plant. by CNB