GREENHOUSE April 29, 2009

A growing number of people at least have one greenhouse story to share.
The idea of growing food at controlled temperatures all year round and                                                       

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extending the growing season have set fire to people’s imaginations. No
wonder the greenhouse building industry has recorded phenomenal
growth.
From construction plans to tools and accessories for greenhouses,
individuals are working on all fours to satisfy the increasing demands of
consumers who have made building their own greenhouses top priority.
This trend, which started humbly in the 70’s, is now a full-fledged
endeavor on the part of greenhouse entrepreneurs and “homesteaders.”
One greenhouse story told by a woman was particularly moving. Months
before the spring, her husband bought the materials required for building
a greenhouse. His plan was to attach it to the house.
The woman had protested because he was at the same time going through
radiation and chemotherapy treatments for his cancer. His wife said he
should be resting instead of puttering about with shelves and glass and
plastic.
What he said broke her heart. He wanted to build and finish the
greenhouse while he still had some strength left, because he knew for a
long time that she had always wanted one in their backyard. He said he
wanted to see the joy in her face when she started planting her tomatoes or
gardenias or whatever else she wanted to put there.
Greenhouses are an extension of our personalities. Most especially, it
mirrors our soul and what we want from life.

And what we want is a steady supply of home-grown healthy food. During
these precarious times when terrorist attacks and life-threatening
calamities can cast us in the dark indefinitely, we have one thing we can be
sure of – the tomatoes and cucumbers that are in the food basket in the
kitchen will tide us over should the country go on emergency mode.
The sweet potatoes and carrots will be around, and there will be more from
the greenhouse to feed our families for a few weeks before things return to
normal.
Not that we believe that a shortage will ever happen, the country has
become much more prepared for any kind of emergency, but just on the off
chance…
If greenhouses can save our lives, we may, at some point in time, consider
the idea of building one soon, a first step towards self-sufficiency.

It’s not just a constant supply of healthy food that concerns individuals,
but a greenhouse – and building it – can be sources of pure enjoyment and
clean fun for everyone in the family. Most greenhouse owners are familiar
with the advantages of growing their own plants and flowers, prolonging
the growing season and the possibility of heating their home. And who
knows? They could be selling fresh produce in the communities they live
There are many greenhouse models to choose from. You can go from
affordable to very expensive. You can build a greenhouse by using junk or
a plastic film stretched over a rudimentary structure, or purchase
elaborate metal and glass pre-manufactured sun-rooms.

Each of them serves the fundamental function of extending the growing
season. Even the question of irrigation can be simple or complex,
depending on your preferences.
Just want to make it a hobby? Why not? Homeowners attach theirs to
their homes. Even schools have greenhouses built by elementary and high
school students.
Finally, the wholesome taste of a home-grown tomato! Everyone knows
there is a difference. But really, between you and I, it goes beyond just
tomatoes.
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Tulip Divisions March 8, 2009

1. Single Early
Short-stemmed tulips (usually about 8-inches high) that flower in late March and early April.
2. Double Early
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some other cultivars and need protection from cold and inclement weather.
3. Triumph
A standard since 1923 when they were named by Dutch breeder, N. Zandbergen, these tulips
take the throne at the end of April as they tower to 18 inches high.
4. Darwin Hybrids
One of the tallest garden tulips (usually over 2-feet tall) these red and yellow beauties are
perfect for naturalizing and are those you generally see returning in established gardens May after
May.
5. Single Late
Originally known as Cottage tulips, these hybrids inter-mingled and successfully merged with
Darwin hybrids. Like the Darwins, they grow well over 2-feet tall and bloom in May.
6. Lily-Flowered
Another May-flowering tulip, this group was originally grouped with Cottage tulips but was
reclassified in 1958. On stems that grow from 1 ½ to 2-feet tall, long, shapely flowers have pointed
petals that most closely resemble native Turkish tulips and boast the first scented tulip, the
Ballerina, in their troupe.
7. Fringed
A short (12 to 18 inches) but showy group of tulips that brightens the May garden with ruffles
that either mirror or add a contrasting color to the rest of the bloom.
8. Viridiflora
May blooms with a flash of green streaked through their petals, this group of tulips varies from
one to two-feet tall.
9. Rembrandt
Once highly prized by gardeners, today these tulips are nearly obsolete. Although streaked with
beautiful breaks and stripes of artistic color, it was discovered that this palette was created by a
virus that could spread to other tulip cultivars. Although some suppliers still offer the Rembrandt,
these tulips are no longer commercially grown and advertised types are generally no relation to the
true Rembrandt cultivars.
10. Parrot
A riot of petals that curl in all directions, these blooms look like they could use some preening.
However, they aren’t named for their resemblance to feathers, but rather for the bud that resembles
a parrot’s beak. A few of these May-blooming cultivars are scented. They generally grow from 16 to
24 inches tall.
11. Double Late (Peony Flowered)
Although less resistant to poor weather, peony flowered cultivars are another excellent choice
for container tulip growing. From mid to late May, these tall (1 ½ to 2-feet) blooms bear a profusion
of petals in close resemblance to their namesake.
12. Kaufmanniana
If you have difficulty in pronouncing the name of this group, you can also call its cultivars ‘water
lily tulips’. Opening flat under the mid-March sun, the foliage of these flowers is characterized by
deep purple or brown blotches. Shorter than some other cultivars, the Kaufmanniana is only 6 to 12
inches high.  
13. Fosteriana
Greigii crossed with Kaufmanniana “fostered” this division. From 8 to 18 inches tall, these tulips
add drama to the April garden with foliage that ranges from grey-green to glossy green.
14. Greigii
Another short (8 to 12 inches) addition to the early spring garden (late March to early April),
striking wavy edged foliage provides a perfect backdrop for an eruption of upright blooms that stand
amidst a frame of flared-out petals.
15. Species
The last and the least? This group is truly the dwarf (4 to 12 inches) of the tulip family.
However, they’re easy to naturalize and their cheery blooms repeat year after year anytime from
March to May, some varieties even seeding themselves freely! They are definite proof that good
things come in small packages!
Purchasing & Planting Tulips
A Tulip Catalogue Is the Best Place to Order Tulip Bulbs.
If you’re looking for a great place to get tulip bulbs, a tulip catalogue might be your best bet. A tulip
catalogue helps you to find the tulips that you really want – and those that will look and grow best in
your area.
While your local nurseries or gardening stores might only carry a few dif
tulip varieties, with a tulip catalogue, you should be able to find almost an
color of tulip that you can imagine. From black to white, and almost
everything in between, there are regular solid color tulips, and “bizarre”
that have a mix of several different colors.
A tulip catalogue is also helpful for more than just finding the right tulip bulbs
for you. Some tulip catalogues also offer tips and advice on how to cultivate
the tulips that you order. Also, since there’s generally a small write-up about
all of the different tulip varieties, you should be able to find out the specific
requirements of each cultivar you find.
A tulip catalogue is also useful if you want to get a better idea of what your
tulips will look like in bloom. While most gardening stores offer small pictures
of single cultivars they sell, a tulip catalogue often provides full color pictures
of both single cultivars and tulip garden ideas.
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Planting Tulip Bulbs
Tulips have acclimated to the conditions of their native country. They need the warmth of summer
sun to ripen next year’s flower buds and the cold of winter to rest for their lively emergence in
spring. Although grown in Holland since the late 16th Century, tulips are native to the mountains of
Turkey where the winters are cold, the spring rains are plentiful, and the rest of the year is well…
hot!
Planting tulips is so easy that they are pretty much fool proof if you follow a few simple tips. Growing
tulips is a favorite with gardeners all over the world because of their beauty and simplicity.
The whole purpose of a tulip bulb is to flower. In fact, in the center of each bulb, tiny leaves cradle a
baby bud. The white, onion-like bulb that surrounds the bud stores all the nutrients that the bud
needs to sprout and grow. Once planted, the only real help the tulip needs to grow is a generous
drink of water and some soil to keep it moist.
When the air begins to get cooler, and the leaves start to fall from the trees, most people
immediately think of storing the gardening supplies for the winter and getting ready to bundle up.
But wait! Before packing away your gardening equipment, don’t forget to pick up some tulip bulbs
to plant in your garden.
Purchase your tulip bulbs close to the time that you are ready to plant them. Fall is the perfect time
for planting tulip bulbs, ideally six weeks before the first frost. Once evening temperatures dip to
50°F, it’s time to put them in the ground. In general, unplanted bulbs are difficult to keep over
winter.
When you plant tulips be sure to choose a sunny location. However, since there are no leaves on the
trees when the flowers bloom in the early spring so tree shade is usually not a major issue.
Fall is also the best time to nourish your tulips. Tulips prefer a bed of sandy, slightly alkaline soil
with at least four hours of sunlight per day, but not direct sun. The addition of a little peat moss
loosens compacted garden soil and provides the drainage tulips need. Before you begin planting
bulbs, work nutrient rich compost through your soil. Although bulbs will grow in nearly any type of
soil, the richer your soil is, the bigger your bulb lift will be next summer.
Plant bulbs two to three times the height of the bulb. For clustered displays, plant them closely
together, but not touching. The root side of a bulb is the more rounded side; the pointed side is the
part that will open and sprout foliage and flower. The most important thing to know about planting
tulips is to plant them with the pointy side up. If you plant the tulips upside down, they may still
bloom. However, this will place unnecessary stress on the bulbs.
Container Grown Tulips
Choose your container size according to the height of your cultivar and the density of your bulb
planting. Plant bulbs in a container the same as you would garden-grown tulips, making sure there is
at least ½ inch of soil below the planting.
Use fresh soil-based potting mixtures only. Peat based mixtures may burn the roots of your bulbs
and soilless mixtures dry too quickly.
Plant tulips for indoor forcing in September and October. Place your planted
pots in a cool garden spot (outdoors) and cover them with an inch of clean s
When top growth is about ½ -inch to 1-inch, transfer them indoors to a
darkened area with a maximum temperature of 60F. Let the stems lengthen
for about three weeks and return them to a lighted area with a slightly higher
temperature.
oil.
When putting containers outdoors, protect them from severe frosts,
particularly when combined with penetrating winds. Store your tulip pots in a
cool area like your garage or wrap them with sacking or straw and cover them
with plastic bags until the weather is more tulip-friendly.
It is essential to keep tulip containers sufficiently watered. Unlike garden
grown plants, those in containers cannot seek for water deeper within their
environment. Dry pots result in stunted and shriveled flower heads.
Tulip Care
The best part of growing tulips is watching them dance in the first breaths of spring. The second best
part of growing tulips is tulip care. The reason is because once established, a tulip bed needs very
little care at all!
Tulip bulbs are an excellent nutrient storage system that need little care besides water.
When tulips finish flowering, either snip the stem or deadhead the bloom. However, let the leaves
die naturally. This is the time the bulb absorbs the nutrients it needs for next year’s growth. When
the foliage becomes discolored, remove it to prevent “tulip fire”, which can poison your soil. This is
also a good time to lift any tulip bulbs that you want to remove from your garden.
Lifting bulbs isn’t any more complex than digging them out of the ground or dumping them out of
the pot. Usually each bloom produces one good-sized bulb and two smaller offshoots that can be
discarded. Allow lifted bulbs to dry naturally. Then store them somewhere cool in an airy container
(net produce bags and burlap bags work well) to provide good circulation until next planting time.

Selecting Tulip Cultivars March 6, 2009

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cultivars. You can purchase traditional tulip bulbs as well as fancy bulbs, which have a feathered, frilly petal. You can find tulips in solid colors as well as striped petals, or variegated colors. ulip Tulips come in tall varieties as well as shorter varieties and bloom in single or double blooms. You can purchase tulip bulbs that are early bloomers, maturing early in the springtime, or you can find tulips that will bloom later. So you can plan your bulb flowers to consistently bloom all spring, until other perennials begin blooming and planted annuals fill out your garden, an important consideration in flower garden design. With so much variety and selection, there is no doubt as to why tulip bulbs are such popular flowers. Coupled with the excellent selection and the ease of care and planting for tulips, they make an excellent addition to any garden. When selecting bulbs, a simple rule of thumb is that the bigger the bulb, the bigger the flower. Choose plump bulbs that are firm and heavy for their size. Although the tunic (outer papery skin) need not be intact, avoid withered bulbs and those that are withered, overly dry, scarred, have traces of mold, soft spots, or other blemishes. However, more difficult than selecting bulbs is first choosing from the over 100 varieties of tulips which are divided into 15 divisions. Careful selection from different divisions can help you plan a tulip garden that begins in early spring and dances on through the end of May!

Selecting Tulip Cultivars February 25, 2009

Today there are over 100 species of growing tulips and many hundreds of hybrids, primarily due to
the extensive breeding programs and tulip care that began in late sixteenth century Holland.
Tulips originated in Central Asia where they grew in the wild. The word tulip means turban and
comes from a Turkish word, turbend. Tulips were cultivated in Turkey as early as 1,000 AD.
In August of 1593, Carolus Clusius received a gift of tulip bulbs from his friend, Ogier Ghiselain de
Busbecq, the ambassador of Constantinople. He planted the bulbs and the spring of 1594 gave birth
to the first tulips of Holland. Clusius’s planting is still considered the birth of the Netherlands flower
bulb business.
The colorful flowers soon became major trading commodities. Different color strains and mutations
were status symbols and in such high demand in the 1600’s that tulips were often sold by estimated
weight, even before they were lifted from the ground. Trading in tulip futures

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“tulpenwindhandel” (tulip wind trade). Soon this speculative trading got out of hand and the Dutch
government introduced trade restrictions to quash it.
The most popular tulip color has always been, and remains to be red. However, yellow closely
follows red as the second most popular color.

Agapanthus flower February 23, 2009

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The strap-like leaves of the Agapanthus plant form a thick scrubby base. It flowers in summer, with cut Agapanthus usually available from November to February. The Agapanthus, also known as the Lily of the Nile or the African lily, is native to South Africa. Agapanthus grows on incredibly tall slender green stems, known as ‘scapes ’, with no foliage. The head of the Agapanthus, called the ‘cymes’ or ‘umbel’, is an explosion of hundreds of miniature funnel shaped flowers and flower buds, which can be in either purple, blue or white.

The name ‘Agapanthus’ comes from the Greek, meaning the flower of love. Florists find the blue Agapanthus useful in baby boy arrangements, as the color is quite rare in the world of flowers. Agapanthus is frequently used in traditional, ‘cottage’ arrangements. The Agapanthus is a common garden plant, easily grown even in coastal areas – especially if the plant is well watered.

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L i g h t—B r i g h t , i n d i r e c t s u n l i g h t i s
recommended to keep the plant growing without fading the bracts.

Water—Water daily as the plant needs it, when the potting mix

becomes visibly dry. Irrigate with enough water to allow

some to come out the bottom of the pot. Be careful not to

allow the potting mix to become too dry, as it will

not easily become wet again.Fertilizer—Fertilizer
will not be needed on poinsettias
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Maintenance—
Remove all dead leaves and faded bracts to help prevent

disease and insect problems.Usage. The poinsettia is not

a poisonous plant. The American Medical Association has had no

confirmed reports of serious or fatal injuries from the ingestion

of poinsettia leaves, bracts, stems,or flowers. While the plant is

not meant to be eaten, caution should be used when displaying plants

around young children and pets. The leaves of poinsettia are very
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if caught in the throat. Enjoy colorful poinsettias
by displaying them out of the reach of curious children and pets.

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Common Name. poinsettia Scientific Name. Euphorbia pulcherrima Bloom Season. Colorful bracts are visible from November to December. Small flowers are yellow. Flower Color. The poinsettia is available in red, pink, white, and red and pink speckled, and pink and white speckled. Varieties Or Cultivars. Glory is a common poinsettia that is available in many areas. Other popular reds are Supjibi, Freedom, and Celebrate. Foliage. Leaves are widest near the middle (elliptical), dark green, and very smooth. The leaf also has a lobe near the base. Flowers. The flower is made up of a cluster of small yellow flowers (cyathia) surrounded by a series of colored modified leaves (bracts). History. The poinsettia is native to Mexico. The plant’s significance as a symbol of purity came long before that with the Indians of Taxco during the time of Montezuma. The Indians used the plant to create dyes and medicines. Franciscan priests who settled Taxco began to use the plant in the Fiesta of Santa Pesebre, a nativity procession, because of its great color and its seasonal bloom time. The poinsettia was first introduced to the United States in 1825 by J. R. Poinsett, ambassador to Mexico. Plant Selection. Check the following list when choosing a poinsettia: • Foliage all the way to the base of the plant. • A plant that has not been stored for very long in a paper or plastic sleeve. • No more than 25 percent of the cyathia open. You will be able to see small amounts of pollen collecting on the colorful bracts when many cyathia have opened. • A plant that has not been crowded out by other plants—a flat side or yellowing area. • A plant that can support its own weight and does not need string or wire supports around it. • A plant without disease or insect problems—disfigured or discolored new as well as established growth (shriveled or yellowed leaves), or damaged stems, leaves, or bracts. Plant Care. After bringing the plant home, you need to take several steps to keep it healthy and flowering. While all plants and flowers have a limited life, you should enjoy a  Poinsettia for 4 to 6 weeks by following the next recommended care and handling tims in the next post