More Green Thumbs An ancillary scheme for increasing gardeners and
through them the production of garden produce, has been successfully launched, and merits both publicity and support. A group officially named " The Women's Farm and Garden Association," sets out to apprentice girls and young women to head-gardeners in country house gardens. The pupils play the part of garden boys and under-gardeners, and are at the same time trained in the art of horticulture. The Ministry of Agriculture has made a grant of L50o towards the expenses, but some £1,5oo more is required. More so-called " trainees " are required and, so far as my experience goes, I should say that a very large number of young women would jump at the opportunity. Applications and contributions can be sent to the Association at Courtauld House, Byng Place, London, W.C. r. How many women who take to gardening discover their else unrealised possession of " the green thumb " that makes anything grow.
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