At the end of the regular calendar year there's a buildup of around 11 days and it's the accumulation of these extra days over a period of two or three years that gives us an extra full moon.December, 2009 will bring an end to the blue moons season with...
The 1960's and beyond took us away from the traditions of our gardening forebears, and plunged us into an exciting world of conifers and heather, low maintenance and island beds. The square of lawn, the standard rose tree planted in the middle, and, somewhere...
It never occurred to me then that 50 years later I would be placing more value on the things I learned during my childhood in the mountains, than on the things I have learned since I left them.My mountains were full of rich legend and lore.
$29.95 from williams-sonoma.com.Jumpstart planting - Help your gardener start the season sooner by making it easier to propagate new plants from seeds and cuttings.Seeds can be started with a windowsill kit or in an electric propagator.
Sift the soil carefully with your hands, as even a tiny piece of rhizome will generate a new plant and eventually, a new colony.If possible, cover the area with cardboard to block growth of any new rhizomes.
These are easily managed provided you know what you are looking for and how to treat the problem. You may also set traps or containers filled with beer to drown the gastropods. The toxin can cause diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, arrhythmia and even death.Insect...
Around since at least 1000 B.C., lily of the valley plants are one of the most fragrant blooming plants in the spring and early summer throughout the northern temperate zone. Cool winter temperatures are required to allow a proper dormancy period.The...
With the economy how it is, I, along with many other people around the world, am turning to vegetable gardening as a way to cut my bills.The only problem is that I don't have any extra money to invest in what seems like, at least right now, a pipe dream.So...
Since lily of the valley is a shade lover, full sun will slow its growth rate.Should you find lily of the valley is still invasive in the garden, you can always dig it up. As with digging up plants, repeat applications may be needed to fully eradicate...
Since these plants are so tough, they don't always show signs of sickness until you have a big problem. Stem rot will cause leaves to develop yellow or grey specks that later expand into brown sunken spots.
Separating lily of the valleys after flowering ensures the plant's energy is available for creation of roots and leaves.Divide lily of the valley four to six weeks before the first average hard freeze date in your area.
The method of introduction to the toxins is gastronomic, although there are also contact dermatitis reports.The most common effects are stomach ache, blurred vision, slow and irregular pulse, and in severe cases, seizures, vomiting and diarrhea, heart...
That said, if you're new to growing this specimen, keep reading to find out when and how to transplant lily of the valley.) really is a durable plant. If that isn't going to happen within your schedule, don't worry too much.
The seeds do not store well so planting lily of the valley berries quickly is important to success.Choose a lightly shaded area and work soil at least 6 inches deep. Plant pips 2 inches under the soil with the stem area up.
To safely prepare the roots, first peel them and cut them into small pieces, then roast them at a low temperature for at least an hour.Growing jack-in-the-pulpit is easy in the right location.
“Fortin Giant” can reach all the way to 18 inches (30-45 cm.) in height. As long as it's contained from taking over the garden, you can't go wrong with this variety. “Flore Pleno,” as well as being tall, produces large double flowers.
With good soil, it can get downright aggressive and push out neighboring plants.One surefire way to get around this is by growing lily of the valley in pots. When it starts to bloom in the spring, place it wherever the smell suits you best.
Glory of the snow bulbs are one of the first blooming plants to appear in spring. Divide the bulbs every few years. The bulbs are members of the Lily family in the genus. The most common glory of the snow bulbs produce blue flowers, but they also come...
If you had a dry winter or spring, your bed of lily of the valley may have gotten too dry. If it gets too dry, especially, the plant will not flourish.Like other perennial bloomers, lily of the valley flowers in spring and summer and goes dormant with...
If just the areas between the veins are turning yellow, before ultimately turning brown, you may have a problem with foliar nematodes. There's no way to save this plant, unfortunately, so it's best to discard it and eitheraround it or discard that as...
There is a documented trade of one Viceroy Tulip bulb for:Two lasts of wheat, four lasts of rye, four fat oxen, eight fat swine, twelve fat sheep, two Hogsheads of wine, four tuns of beer , two tuns of butter, one thousand lbs.
I think we all have a ?love-hate? There's no better way to have fun on an autumn days than to bring together a bunch of kids and a huge pile of kids. However, be warned that leaf mold can take up to three years to make.
The plants grow best if watered during dry spells.In late spring or early summer, the plants produce small, white flowers. Shade is particularly important in areas with hot summers.
However, bishop's weed plant may be just the thing for tough areas with poor soil or excessive shade; it will grow where most plants are doomed to fail.A variegated form of bishop's weed plant is popular in home gardens.
They need lots of light, making them perfect for windowsill decorations. Gardeners should let hoya soil get dry to the touch before watering. These plants produce fragrances constantly and they last a long time with proper care.
Cosmos Thangaraj Kumaravel/Flickr These colorful, annual flowers are both lovely ornamentals and hard workers in the edible garden. It benefits all crops. Abri le Roux/Flickr In this traditional Native American companion gardening technique , you plant...
There are more than 20 parks in Amsterdam. The way he said "you are a regular visitor!" was strangely pleasing to me, as I am so very fond of the city now. A pretty story, but as it turned out it is not true.
