How did Mary find the key to the locked garden?
As Mary explores the gardens, her robin draws her attention to an area of disturbed soil. Here Mary finds the key to the locked garden and eventually the door to the garden. She asks Martha for garden tools, which Martha sends with Dickon, her 12-year-old brother, who spends most of his time out on the moors.
How did the book The Secret Garden get its name?
The book’s working title was Mistress Mary, in reference to the English nursery rhyme Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary. Parts of it were written during Burnett’s visits to Buile Hill Park, The Secret Garden was first serialised, starting in autumn 1910, in The American Magazine, a publication aimed at adults.
How did Mary and Dickon meet in the Secret Garden?
Mary and Dickon take a liking to each other, as Dickon has a kind way with animals and a good nature. Eager to absorb his gardening knowledge, Mary tells him about the secret garden. One night, Mary hears the cries once more and decides to follow them through the house.
Where did the first depictions of Mary come from?
The earliest depictions of Mary date still to Early Christianity (2nd to 3rd centuries), found in the Catacombs of Rome. These are in a narrative context.
What’s the problem with marigolds in the garden?
Marigolds have few pests or problems overall, but spider mites and aphids sometimes infest the plants. Usually a spray of water or the application of an insecticidal soap, repeated every other day for a week or two, will solve the problem. Occasionally, marigolds will be affected by fungal diseases such as powdery mildew if conditions are too wet.
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When to remove marigolds from garden for harvest?
In mid- to late summer, remove the marigolds and plant vegetables and greens for a fall harvest. In flower arrangements, strip off any leaves that might be under water in the vase; this will discourage the overly pungent odor. Marigolds can be dried for long-lasting floral arrangements.
When to plant marigolds and what to plant with them?
Crops most impacted include tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, snap beans, squash, onions, and garlic. To take advantage of this effect, don’t plant marigolds directly alongside vegetables. Instead, plant a mass of marigolds in the spring in a spot where you intend to grow a fall crop.