cause this dropping. We cannot win, as some varieties go further, and drop their crop just before they are ripe. Vist bell, and that old eater Beauty of Bath are guilty of pre-harvest drop. The growers would spread straw under these to soften the fall; Beauty of Bath was known in the fruit-growing world as the straw apple.

The tomato plants will be pushing on now, and will need help with pollinating the flowers. Growers use hives of bumble bees in the large glasshouses; these are bought from horticultural supply firms. We in our small glasshouses do get the odd bee in, so don't be too keen to flush any out; they are doing a good job.  The rabbits tail is the best way to get a good set of fruit; trusses are tickled with the tail, moving from truss to truss, spreading the pollen, which reminds me Rabbits, watch out!

Just an early reminder that the garden at Rudston House, Long Street, will be open on Sunday July 10^th, from 11 am to 5 pm, under the 'National Garden Scheme' for charity, and that Cream Teas will be available in aid of our own parish church. Make a note on your calendar.

Dick Robinson

Garden Related Phobias - Some unusual phobias.

Anthophobia- the fear of flowers.

Lachanophobia- the fear of vegetables.

Pagophobia- the fear of ice or frost. Justifiable for gardeners, I think.

Scoleciphobia- the fear of worms.

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