Page 10, The Herald, Friday April 7, 1978.

As longer days and sunny skies herald the rites of spring. plants — like people — come out of hibernation to demand their rights from indoor gardeners. Poking cut of pots or climbing mac- ramé, houseplants deserve a new lease on life and grow- th after a dormant winter,

To take advantage of the flourishing season, Ameri- ca's master gardener Jerry Haker reminds budding green thumbs to follow the basics of pruning, pinching, watering, feeding and light- ing to produce a blossom- ing indaor garden.

Proper nourishment be- gins with a daily diet of sun- light, the natural plant faod. To be sure plants receive optimum exposure to the sun’s rays, Baker recom- mends that indoor horticul- turists put window washing

at the top of the spring”

cleaning list. In fact, build- up of dirt and grime over the

film on windows that inter- feres with the sun’s rays, causing leaves to turn yellow or brown.

To prevent plant starva- tion and let the sun shine in, Baker recommends Bon Ami cleaning cake, Ameri- ca’s good friend since 1886,

that continues to clean to-"

day's windows without scratching or streaking.

As the sun streams in to nourish greens from seed- lings to trees, Baker offers these suggestions to spruce up indoor gardens.

@ Treat plants to a luxuri- ous bath to wash away dust build-up that can clog pores and block the direct nour- ishment of sunlight. Make a solution of one tablespoon biodegradable dishwashing liquid to one-half gallon of warm water and softly sponge off tops and bottoms of leaves.

@ Dust fuzzy-leaf plants like African violets with a soft-bristled paintbrush.

Sunny Suggestions to Perk Up

@Pinch off leaves that have turned brown, as these can steal precious nutrients that should be directed to healthy, growing portions.

@ Give new shoots room to grow by gently lousening topsoil with a trowel or table fork. Tightly packed sail that served as protection

“against winter's cold tem- peratures needs new inlets

for oxygen and spring's warm aif.

eRepot plants that are growing out of their “shoes.” To remove plant, turn the pot over and gently tap, the bottom, Carefully pull on the base of the plant and catch loose soil on news~ papers spread over the work area. -

#Save old pots for new plants, bul first scrub away salt deposits left by tap waler additives. Bon Ami pelishing cleanser features a gentle abrasive to heip scrub and shine all kinds of pots

Indoor Gardens

Bring the morning dew and to vary light exposure.

-cations for a change of pace

~McCOLL

indoors by misting plants with a spray container.

e Periodically turn plants to face sunlight 50 that each leaf gets its share of light. Switch plants to different to-

eShape up plants with a

little pruning. Make cuts with sharp shears just above

a leaf or branch that has a

bud pointed in the direction you want foliage to grow. f

REAL: ESTATE SERVICES

1300 sq. ff. of luxurious llving space. Wall to wall throughout. Master bedroom with ensuite. © Excellent basement sulte easily convertable for use of upper floor. Close to schools and hospital.

Asking $55,000.

This 1575 sq. ft. home has all the space a family coutd want. Large rooms with wall to wali throughout. utillty basement. Ex- cellent garden and greenhouse, 100'x50' let on pavement. Low, low price of $42,000.

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long, cold winter can leave a from clay to ceramic.

2¥2 acres at 4518 Graham Ave. excellent possibilities for subdivision, older home and (unk in yard will be cleared out. Owner anxious to sell and asking $32,000.

COMMUNITY PLOTS reflect new trend in gardening for city dwellers af all ages who enjay growing their own.

Here are Ways of Updating the Older Home:

You've looked around and come to the conclusion that you're better off stay- ing in your old, but afford- able home, How can you br- ing it up to date and make it more comfortable?

Research indicates that the greatest need for re-

modeling older homes is in

the kitchen’ and the bath- room and in providing stor- age spacer. ami -ox.,!

“ Hkpelts ‘palit’ out that the kitchen, is now no longer simply a. work area, but a social center as well, Here are suggestions for bringing that presently drab kitchen into the: Seventies:

*A storage island with butcher-block top can pro- vide needed shelves for pots and pans, a handy work area for the cook .:. . or an istand with a range can liberate the cook from a dark corner.

* Is there a porch adja- cent to your kitchen? Why not enclose it for additional eating space. Or, you may want to eliminate a wail be- tween your kitchen and breakfast nook to create one large family raom.

® New appliances such as ranges with separate wall ovens, hi-lo double‘ ovens, dishwashers, waste dis- posers, and trash compac- tors can be built into new

- counter units for great time- Saving convenience.

* A dark kitchen can be- ~

came bright and sunny with new windows or even a sky- light or greenhouse window.

° Extending a walk of the kitchen can give your family the breakfast nook it needs, or provide space for a laun- dry area,

Outmoded bathrooms are not only unstylish, they're inefficient. Here are some ways to bring that bath- room up to date:

®A tiny bathroom can gain added space from an adjoining, spacious bed- room. Just a few feet can give a bathroom more breathing room and pro- vide needed storage space,

without affecting the bed-

room space to any great de- gree.

* Extending a bathroom wall by cantilevering the added floor space (thus avoiding having to add a

‘More room, as well,

‘whirlpool tubs, saunas or

“Ous,

foundation) can give you |

*New fixtures such as

cabinet lavatories can make any bathroom more luxuji-

*You can give a bath- room the semblance of spa- ciousness and vastly in- crease its eye-appeal by re- placing one wali with glass and. fencing... off. the. area around it, for.’a charming; private, little garden. Sewing Tip:

Keep thread from getting tangled i in your sewing bas- ket by taping the loose end

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CONVERTING AN UNDER-USED CARPORT can be an economical way to get that extra room that’s needed. Considerable savings are possible when the carport enclosure is handled as a do-it-yourself project and a new wood frarning technique called Mod 24 is used. This method alls for placing studs

to the top of the spool. Sim- ple, but effective!

Wightman a Smith Realty Lid.

has an opening for a Licensed Realtor

appointment to discuss the opportunity we offer.

AUTOPLAN AGENT

3911 Paquette, revenue-Investment, involves 400 sq. ft. of Ilving accommodation in 4 large units, 3 & 4 bedroom suites, all rented steadily, electric heat, well insulated, close ta schools, ranges and fridges in each. Because this includes over 1 acre of land the reduced of $68,000 makes this an excellent buy for an owner who will have lots of extra ravenueto help pay the way.

4610 Soucte Ave. serviced lot with 5 bedroom home, two bathroom, carpet In ving room, kitchen and nook, basement has potential rec room. Ampie value for $35,000 and open to offers.

444] Goulet, well bullt, 3 bedrooms, Insulated for electric heat, crawl space, high ratlo financing available. Price firm at low price of $26,000. Mast areas carpeted, Landscaped.

Lot 3 Otter St. Copperside Estate. Mobile home lot, has septic tank and water main. Only $6,500. Low low price.

Nearly a halt acre on Scotton Rd. with power pole, gravelled driveway, new erlbbed well and concrete - septic tank and 150’ of dlaposal fleld. Ready to move onto for $7,500.

Nice residential lot on Beaver Crescent with water rain 80x 200’ good area for rane ae $7,500.

Harry. Smith - -Stan Parker -

rere hein Gilbertson’ oa aa “John Walbergs. - ro

2990 Tharnhilt Rd. 1950 sq. ft, modern residence, full basement, fireplace, ensuite bathroom, spactous [lvingroam, patio, carport. On 85’x230' lot., Priced low at $39,500. Owner will consider lower offers. Excellent flnancing available. :

2571 Clarke Dr. Reduced to $33,000 for 200° frontage, double garage, heated, with deluxe 3 badraom dauble wide on basement. Maln bathroom plus ensuite, living and dining rooms, compact kitchen, laundry area, entrance area added, ducted furnace. Large master bedroom with mirror wall. Geod valua for this price which includes range, fridge and drapes,

1498 Old’ Lakelse Lake Rd. on 7% acre, modern fult

basement home, 4 bedroams, living and dining rooms,.

study, laundry, rec room with flreplace, oll furnace,

__ landscaped with playhouse and separate garage. Well bull, owners moving, will consider offers, asking $44,000 ;

2678 Clarke Dr. reduced now to $44,500 to sell quickly. Two homes, on 80x200' lot. 3 bedroom panabode residence, electric heat, madern in all respects, con- crete ringwall, attached gara e, ample carpet, separate utility, Ideal for owner’ Ilving, also a 2 bedroom home to bring in revenue, kitchen, livingroom, 3 plece bathroom, panelled walls. Both homes are clean and well kept and central ta schools, a

good Investment. “EVENINGS .

Contact Stan Parker at 635.6961 for a confidential

635-2826 635-4031:

Park Avenue Realty Ltd. 4619 PARK AVENUE, TERRACE, BS. veG 1¥5

This modern, 3 bedroom Bhome is. situated In a popular sub-division and features 2 fireplaces and mensulte plumbing. UH Is carpeted throughout, has ra 1076 sq. ff. and natural gas Aheating. The large lot is fa landscaped, with the treed backyard fenced in. Asking price $58,500. Call Horst or Christel.

Exceptionally attractive and clean 3 badroom home In Uplands araa. Features wall to wall carpeting, flreplace and ensulte off master bedroom. Economically heated by m natural gas, 1140 sq. fl. Asking price $58,000, Call Horst or Christel for an f appointment to view.

oe —* Family home close to actools with 3 bedrooms, mextra large living reom,

finished basement.. For an appointment to view this

modern, 2-year old. house,

call. Horst or Christel.

FRANK SKIDMORE -

tlreplace? 1150 sq. ft. plus:

at 24 inches on center, which results in framing that is fully adequate yet requires fess fra ming lumber.

Very comfortable 3 bedroom home on concrete ring wall. Attached car- port. Fenced rear yard.

Like new and very clean Inside. Nice location with view across Skeena River. An excellent buy at $34,900 M.L.S. Vacant

For $20,000 you shouldn‘t pass this one up. 55 bedrooms and 1% baths. Large garage workshop. Fenced front yard. Stove and fridge included. Sultable for a large family.

j Double sized building lot on McDeek Avenue with sewer and water avallaibe. Approximately % of an yeere with | 1404. frevilng on McDeek, Asking $8,000,

Night Phones | “Bonnie. Shaw 635- 6970,

"- MEMBER BROKER

Close to schools, recreation and downtown. Three. bedroams, family dining

area and carport are just

some of the festures. Asking $43,500. Call Kelly and lafs talk homes

Spaciousness plust§ This: executive home on Cedar Crescent in Terrace has features avery home purchaser will appreciate.

Comfortable Iiving for a jarge family and tranqull location just add: to the appeal of this home. Call Kelly and lefs arrange a viewing. Asking: $85,500;

Tey your offer on this

family home. 4 bedrooms,

in-law suite an ground

fevel, larga carport and

heautifully landscaped yard. Drive by this home -

4614 Hillerest Avenue and - make an appointment to’ view. Phone Frank.

AD ifle: UNE

3 bedroom bungaiow. Asking $48,000, Im- maculate condition. Basement has potential for additional development. Cail Frank,

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Looking for a home with four bedrooms, fireplace, large livingroom and finished rec-room? This is itt Features include built In refrashment area, home vacuum = =system, = alr humidifier ‘and two car garage. Asking $466,500 and open to terms. Cally Kelly,

Wiati kept familly he hom 1 full basement, 1190 sq. ft.

Has three large bedrooms, ensuite. plumbing and natural gas heating. The nicely. landscaped’ lot makes: this an attractive Property. Asking :$45,400.

To view call Horst or

Christel.

AFTER OFFICE HOURS

HORST GODLINSK| “ 635 5397

635-5691

635-4971

Drap ih and see ‘this home| on “Realscope” in our office. 3 bedrooms. fullls basement wall to wall carpeting, nicely decorated and heated by natural gas. Lot is fully landscaped with fenced backyard. Has to be seen fo be appreciated. - Asking $55,090, Call Christel or Horst for more information.

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A very spacial chalet residence withover trp Ht. living aren, Impressive living room with fireplaces and open beam ceilings. Beautiful pine and cedar “panelling. Situated cn a 5@ acre parce) close to town. Asking price $28,000, To View call Moret or Christel, :

Only 26,500 for threg bedroom starter home on Ve acre lot on Agar Avenue.) Well warth investigating. Call Frank for detalls.

KELLY SQUIRES - 635-7616 CHRISTEL GODLINSK} - "635.5997

OVER 700 OFFICES AND GROWING FAST