California: Golden Poppy
Only three persons voted for the Mariposa Lily, whereas no votes were cast for the Matilija Poppy (often called the giant poppy). Consequently, the California Poppy won the esteemed title of "Official California State Flower" by an overwhelming ... [... more]
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Planning And Planting A Fall Garden In Midsummer
Let's look at beets as an example of how to determine the best time to start them. My average frost date is October 20. Beets take 8 weeks from seed to harvest. I would directly plant the seed into the garden mid to late August. This gives the ... [... more]
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Go The Distance With Asparagus
Prior to winter, I blanket my asparagus with well rotted livestock manure mixed with hay. You can also mulch with wood chips or grass clippings. Be sure to rake the mulch off your asparagus bed early (right after the snow melts) the following ... [... more]
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Transplanting Hot Pepper And Tomato Plants
I recommend bringing them outdoors the first day for 1/2 hour in just partial sunlight in an area protected by the wind. Some gardeners start out even simpler than this by opening the window where plants are growing a few inches for an hour, then ... [... more]
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Low Cost Mushroom Production At Home
After this period, the mycelia need to be forced into fruiting, usually by placing the kit in the refrigerator. Afterward, the kit will have to be opened and exposed to some light (excluding Agaricus species). A good place to keep the kits is in ... [... more]
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Planning And Designing Your Vegetable Garden
Certain plants thrive alongside of each other and make excellent companion plants so this can be part of your plans also. Hot pepper plants do well alongside of Eggplant, Tomato, Okra, Swiss Chard, Escarole, Squash and cucumbers. They are all ... [... more]
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Hawaii: Hibiscus
First, one must remember that many endangered species of flowers have one thing in common. They may be flowers that nobody really wanted in their gardens for one reason or another, and therefore they were never hybridized or cultivated. Or, ... [... more]
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Michigan's State Flower Sweatshirt
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Indian Paintbrush - State flower of Wyoming White
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Indian Paintbrush - State flower of Wyoming Mousep
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Tennessee State Flower Large Mug
Here we have a great gift for that proud Tennessee lady! She'll love the feminine and fun state flower illustration. [... more]
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