Feb 02
Queen bumble bees are the first to emerge at the end of winter and some of them are in a poor state. the ones we see in the gardens here may be covered in mites and all of them are looking for a good feed. very early flowers with simple petal shapes can make it …
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Feb 02
When it comes to peony care, it’s best to plant, transplant and divide these long-lived perennials in early fall. However, spring is also a good time to plant if you have bought young container-grown plants. but if you have mature clumps that need transplanting or division, save that job for early fall. Double flowered peonies …
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Feb 01
by Marie Hayes (Atlanta, GA) QUESTION: We live in Atlanta, GA and have several red double knock out roses that have been productive and beautiful for the past 4 years. This year we have had problems with a white fungus (mold) on several plants in the front yard (planters) and in the back with drying …
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Feb 01
I don’t believe I have made a post about the Hyacinth bulbs that I rescued from a friend’s basement. she had 5 bulbs in a box that had been sitting since winter of 2010, apparently. I noticed the box almost immediately when we were down there digging out her Christmas decorations at the end of November. …
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Jan 28
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) is beneficial in the panorama for dramatic influence, including a southwestern really feel to any landscape. Opuntia cactus also has edible pads and provides the red cactus pears of commerce. This cactus variety grows wild within the southwestern United States and Mexico. Prickly pear cactus have deep inexperienced branching pads, …
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Jan 27
Diversifying from pastoralism, the Maasai embrace tea farming and they have fat bank accounts to show for it First,it was a transformation of pastoral a community to farming, then came a bigturnaround to tourism products and now as the circle of evolution continue theMaa community are not ready to be left behind. Withthe economic meltdown, …
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Jan 25
This year I need to divide my irises. They have grown too dense so dividing them is very important. Among perennial ornamentals, irises are easy to grow favorites with many flower gardeners. although easy to maintain, iris clumps do need some extra attention every few years for best performance. Divide iris clumps every 3 or 4 years. …
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Jan 23
by Gavin Allen Last updated at 9:57 AM on 11th January 2012 A carnivorous plant that can eat tiny worms thanks to its unusual underground leaves has been discovered in Brazil. The Philcoxia minensis plant has flowering leaves above the ground too, but it’s what’s beneath the soil that has fascinated scientists. The subterranean leaves, …
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Jan 22
Dividing iris every three to five years will keep your iris bed healthy and looking well-groomed. Three simple steps are all you need to know and do to divide and/or transplant your iris: Depending upon the size of the clump, use a shovel or garden fork to lift the clump; for a smaller clump, you …
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Jan 22
Gardening is a good way to make your yard a source of fresh fruits and vegetables. You will enjoy a fresh salad even more when all of its contents were grown with your own hands. this article provides the information you need to know to make your garden flourish. Protect cuts from dirt and chemicals, …
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