==Artichokes, Globe==, to be cleared of protecting material as soon as weather permits, and fresh plantations made ready for suckers to be put in next month.  A new plantation may also be formed by sowing seeds; in fact, a sowing ought to be made every year.  Where early produce is required, the plants should be protected during winter to supply suckers in the spring; but, if late supplies suffice, the sowing of a few rows every year will reduce the labour, and render the production of Globe Artichokes a very simple affair.

==Artichokes, Jerusalem==, may be planted now advantageously.  Strong, deep soil produces the best crop, and large roots are always preferred by the cook, because of the inevitable waste in preparing this vegetable.  The Jerusalem Artichoke is certainly not properly appreciated, and one reason is that it is often carelessly grown in any out-of-the-way starving corner, whereas it needs a sunny, open spot, and a strong, deep soil, and plenty of room.  To hide an ugly fence during summer no more useful plant is grown.

==Asparagus==.—­Little attention is required as yet, except to remove every weed as soon as it can be seen.  If the beds are dry, and there are no indications of coming rain, one good soaking of water or weak sewage will be very beneficial.  Mark out and make beds for sowing seed next month.

==Bean, Broad==.—­Plant out those raised in frames, and earth up those from early sowings that are forward enough.  Sow for main crops and late supplies.  In late districts a few of the earliest sorts may be sown to come in before the Windsor section.

==Beet==.—­Sow a little seed for an early supply, in well-dug mellow soil.  The crop will need protection in the event of frost.

==Broccoli== for autumn use to be sown early; and at the end of the month sow again in quantity for winter supplies.  In mild weather, put out the plants from the earlier sowings made in frames as soon as they are fit and well hardened.

==Brussels Sprouts==.—­Look after the bed sown last month, and sow again for the main crop.  The best possible seed-bed is wanted and a rich well-tilled soil for the plants when put out.

==Cabbage== of two or three kinds should be sown now to supply plants for filling up as crops are taken off, and also to patch and mend where failures happen.  Where the owner of a garden has opportunities of helping his poorer neighbours, he may confer a real benefit by supplying them with Cabbage and Winter Greens for planting in their garden plots.  Cottagers too often begin with bad stocks—­very much to their discouragement in gardening, and to the loss of wholesome food the garden should supply.  The rankest manure may be employed in preparing ground for Cabbage, reserving the well-rotted manure for seed-beds and other purposes for which it will be required.  A sowing of Red Cabbage now will insure heads for pickling in autumn.

==Carrot==.—­Sow one of the quick-growing varieties at the first opportunity, but wait for signs of settled spring weather to sow the main crops of large sorts.