s not been
pressed upon their attention--that weeds of all kinds, so long as they
are not in flower, are really useful as manure when dug into the soil.
Therefore a weedy patch is not of necessity going to ruin; but if the
weeds are not stopped in time, they spread by their seeds and mar the
order of the garden. Dig them in, and their decay will nourish the next
crop. If early sowing is practised, and the earliest possible produce of
everything is aimed at, there must be always at hand the means of
protection, such as litter, spruce branches, mats, or other material, as
circumstances require. The vigilant gardener is not surprised by the
weather, but is always armed for an emergency. Read the notes for
January before proceeding further; and in respect of what remains
undone, spare the necessity of reminders here.

==Frame Ground== should be kept scrupulously clean and orderly. Many
things will require watering now, but water must not be carelessly
given, because damp is hurtful during frosty weather. Take care that the
plants are not crowding and starving, or they will come to no good.

==Artichoke, Globe.==--Plants from a sowing made now in a frame, and
transferred to the open at the end of April, will generally produce
heads in the following August, September, and October.

==Artichokes, Jerusalem,== may be planted this month where it has been
possible to prepare the ground. Use whole sets if convenient, or plant
cut sets with about three eyes in each.

==Beans, Broad==, may be sown both for early and main crops now, and with
but little risk of damage by spring frosts. The driest and warmest
situation should be selected for the early sorts, and the strongest land
for the late ones. If sowings were made in frames last month, take care
to harden the plants cautiously preparatory to planting out; if caught
by a sharp frost, every one will perish.

==Beans, French.==--To precede the outdoor crops make a sowing of Dwarf
French Beans in frames, and of the Climbing French varieties in
orchard-houses or other available spaces under glass.

==Beet.==--Sowings of the Globe variety may be made this month and in
March, on a gentle hot-bed under frames, to provide roots in advance of
the outdoor supplies.

==Broccoli.==--Sow on a warm sheltered border, and also in a frame. With
such an important crop at this time of year, there should be at least
two strings to the bow.

==Brussels Sprouts.==--For an early gathering of la