Feb 14
January 29 Gladioli scream summer. They show up in the garden just as the heat begins to kick in, and when you cut them and bring them inside, they last for a week or more. You just remove the spent blossoms at the bottom of the stock and let the buds closer to the top …
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Feb 04
Sumas Prairie was not awash with springtime colour as was hoped when Minister of Agriculture Don McRae paid a visit to the tulip fields at Nick Warmerdam’s Flora Farms Wednesday. “Tulips are symbolic of new beginnings and they remind us that the beautiful spring weather we’re known for in B.C. is indeed finally here,” said …
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Feb 02
As a native of Cache Valley, she got her start in horticulture at Utah State University. “I got interested in horticulture when I took a home horticulture class at USU. I fell in love with the idea of that being a career. “I moved to Salt Lake City away from USU but I discovered USU …
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Jan 17
Christmas tree still up? Don’t worry. be Mardi Gras happy. Turn that tree into one of the newest Carnival traditions. Pack away the Christmas decorations until next year but do not take down the tree. Change the lights to purple, green or gold. Locate the boxes of parade throws that you’ve collected over the years …
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Dec 28
Question by Blaise: Tulips…..?????I planted tulips and they flowered and now they are dead for the season. do they flower again???? How do I care for them now??? Can I till the earth around them?? Best answer: Answer by hettywileyCut the dead stocks down to the ground. Does it freeze where you live? if so …
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Dec 26
BOSTON (CBS) – Daffodils, crocus’s, forsythia, cherry trees, rhododendrons and even azaleas are sprouting up in many homeowners’ back yards so far this fall. Alas, have no fear, Mother Nature will surely bring us colder temperatures and our plants will once again be reminded that it’s winter and return to their dormant phase. All your …
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Dec 23
Linda asks… For the gardening experts, I live in Conway, Arkansas and looking to plant some bulbs. They will have sun the entire day. I am not looking for tall flowers like gladiolas. I plan on planting a birch tree and planting the bulbs underneath that. Is that a good idea? I know that if …
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Dec 16
Christmas season has its favorite flowers; amaryllis and poinsettia. Giving gifts of either of these is always appreciated and sends a special message to the recipient. I thought it would be nice to share some history of both of these flowers as well as how to care for them. Amaryllis •Amaryllis and Hippeastrum (Knight Star) …
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Dec 13
Young and old enjoyed the bulb planting at Royles Court Children from Royles Brook Primary School’s gardening club took part in a day of bulb planting with residents of the Royles Court sheltered scheme in Thornton, Lancashire. A team of helpers from Wyre Council’s environmental department, a Probation Community Payback team, staff from Distinctive Gardens, …
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Dec 06
While thinking of December garden tasks, a number of “quick tips”came to mind. These are miscellaneous recommendations by horticulturists,landscape designers, authors, and long-time gardeners. Hopefullyyou will find an idea to help you toward a successful gardeningexperience. Continue setting out transplants of hardy annuals such as alyssum,pansy, petunia, snapdragons, stock, viola, calendula, Icelandpoppy, larkspur and dianthus. …
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