Articles related to "Corms"
How to Dig & Store Gladiolus Corms
Directions how to lift, divide, dig & save gladioluses for planting in your flower garden next year to increase and grow more of your favorite varieties or save money.
gladiolus • gladioluses • gladioli • summer bulbs • glads
Directions how to lift, divide, dig & save gladioluses for planting in your flower garden next year to increase and grow more of your favorite varieties or save money.
gladiolus • gladioluses • gladioli • summer bulbs • glads
Overwintering Seeds and Tender Perennials
By properly storing seeds and tender perennials in the fall, you can ensure an early and less expensive start to next year's garden.
overwintering seeds • overwintering tender perennials • overwintering gladiolus • storing tuberous begonias • pot-grown caladiums
By properly storing seeds and tender perennials in the fall, you can ensure an early and less expensive start to next year's garden.
overwintering seeds • overwintering tender perennials • overwintering gladiolus • storing tuberous begonias • pot-grown caladiums
Greenhouses in Summer
Greenhouse gardening is not just about watching the plants grow in the summer. As well as watering, other tasks need attention.
greenhouse • greenhouses • greenhouse gardening • greenhouse plants • summer planting
Greenhouse gardening is not just about watching the plants grow in the summer. As well as watering, other tasks need attention.
greenhouse • greenhouses • greenhouse gardening • greenhouse plants • summer planting
Cypella under another name.
What's in a name? Everything, if you are in the position of ordering plants! The changing names of plants often leave us all bewildered. So let us look at a Cypella which is a Hesperoxiphion and another which is a Phalocalus.
hesperoxiphion peruvianum • hesperoxiphion • cypella peruvianum • cypella • corm
What's in a name? Everything, if you are in the position of ordering plants! The changing names of plants often leave us all bewildered. So let us look at a Cypella which is a Hesperoxiphion and another which is a Phalocalus.
hesperoxiphion peruvianum • hesperoxiphion • cypella peruvianum • cypella • corm
Tigridia Pavonia - Facts and Myths:
Tigridias are bulbous plants, which have been in cultivation since the 17th century. Even so, there still remains many myths regarding their growing requirements.
tigridia • tigridia pavonia • corm • bulb • hardy
Tigridias are bulbous plants, which have been in cultivation since the 17th century. Even so, there still remains many myths regarding their growing requirements.
tigridia • tigridia pavonia • corm • bulb • hardy
A Gladiolus Makes Me Glad
You'll be glad you gave Glads a try in your cut flower garden.
gladiolus • glads • plants • bulbs • susan mertz
You'll be glad you gave Glads a try in your cut flower garden.
gladiolus • glads • plants • bulbs • susan mertz
Growing Chinese Water Chestnuts
Growing edible and nutritious Chinese water chestnuts is a simple process which produces masses of this delicious aquatic vegetable.
edible chinese water chestnuts • planting • growing • eleocharis dulcis • matai
Growing edible and nutritious Chinese water chestnuts is a simple process which produces masses of this delicious aquatic vegetable.
edible chinese water chestnuts • planting • growing • eleocharis dulcis • matai
Bearded Iris
Beared iris apart from the initial establishing are trouble free perennial plants which will reward you with their propagation and blooms over the years.
perennial • rhizomes • corms • bulbs • iris
Beared iris apart from the initial establishing are trouble free perennial plants which will reward you with their propagation and blooms over the years.
perennial • rhizomes • corms • bulbs • iris
Books for Christmas - Part 3:
Top Shelf Garden Books, real winners
bulbs • books • corms • gardening books • clematis
Top Shelf Garden Books, real winners
bulbs • books • corms • gardening books • clematis
Books from Peter Goldblatt:
Books from Peter Goldblatt, who is the world expert on Iridaceae.
iridaceae • peter goldblatt • south afric • south african • bulbs
Books from Peter Goldblatt, who is the world expert on Iridaceae.
iridaceae • peter goldblatt • south afric • south african • bulbs
Bulbous plants.
As often the culture of bulbous plants is poorly understood, it is you the reader who using your common sense and experimenting with which grows best in your climate hold the key....
bulbs • corms • swollen organs • rhizomes • rhizome
As often the culture of bulbous plants is poorly understood, it is you the reader who using your common sense and experimenting with which grows best in your climate hold the key....
bulbs • corms • swollen organs • rhizomes • rhizome
Bulbs and Trees.
The benefits of micro climates created by incorporating trees with the bulbs you grow.
corms • alpines • micro climates • microclimates • micro-climates
The benefits of micro climates created by incorporating trees with the bulbs you grow.
corms • alpines • micro climates • microclimates • micro-climates
Flower Bulb FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about bulbs and corms and climate of growing these.
bulbs • corms • garden pests • squirrels
Frequently Asked Questions about bulbs and corms and climate of growing these.
bulbs • corms • garden pests • squirrels
Grow Saffron
Expensive to buy, saffron can be grown in your yard easily and inexpensively, making this popular and pricey spice a practical addition to your menu.
grow saffron • grow crocus sativus • inexpensive saffron • cultivate saffron • harvest saffron
Expensive to buy, saffron can be grown in your yard easily and inexpensively, making this popular and pricey spice a practical addition to your menu.
grow saffron • grow crocus sativus • inexpensive saffron • cultivate saffron • harvest saffron
Our Changing Climates and Mulches.
Changing Climates and Mulches in the garden. Climate change is impacting now. Have you noticed?
climate • hot • cold • mulch • mulches
Changing Climates and Mulches in the garden. Climate change is impacting now. Have you noticed?
climate • hot • cold • mulch • mulches
Weedy Watsonias
Weedy Watsonias that have escaped into our bushland environment, spreading quickly and thriving on neglect. What should we do?
weeds • watsonia • plants • latrobe • gippsland
Weedy Watsonias that have escaped into our bushland environment, spreading quickly and thriving on neglect. What should we do?
weeds • watsonia • plants • latrobe • gippsland
Edible Chinese Water Chestnuts
Edible Chinese Water Chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis), sometimes known as Matai, can be an excellent backyard or medium-scale crop.
edible chinese water chestnuts • eleocharis dulcis • matai • backyard crop • organic garden
Edible Chinese Water Chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis), sometimes known as Matai, can be an excellent backyard or medium-scale crop.
edible chinese water chestnuts • eleocharis dulcis • matai • backyard crop • organic garden
Crocuses for Spring and Fall Color
Crocuses are native to Eurasia and North Africa, but at least 30 species have been widely cultivated. They have traditionally been associated with the arrival of spring.
cultivating crocuses • varieties of fall crocuses • varieties of spring crocuses • how to grow crocuses • how to plant crocuses
Crocuses are native to Eurasia and North Africa, but at least 30 species have been widely cultivated. They have traditionally been associated with the arrival of spring.
cultivating crocuses • varieties of fall crocuses • varieties of spring crocuses • how to grow crocuses • how to plant crocuses
Plant Cuttings in Agriculture and Horticulture
Vegetative propagation of plant structures is an important tool in horticulture and gardening. The use of cutting is one method of propagating plants vegetatively.
plant cuttings • plant cuttings used in agriculture • plant cuttings used in horticulture • vegetative propagation • slips
Vegetative propagation of plant structures is an important tool in horticulture and gardening. The use of cutting is one method of propagating plants vegetatively.
plant cuttings • plant cuttings used in agriculture • plant cuttings used in horticulture • vegetative propagation • slips
Choosing Plants for the Flowerbed
Colors, textures, blooms, and types--so many choices are available to the gardener in creating a beautiful yard. Here are some helpful tips to make choices easier.
choosing plants • plant types • annual • biennial • perennial
Colors, textures, blooms, and types--so many choices are available to the gardener in creating a beautiful yard. Here are some helpful tips to make choices easier.
choosing plants • plant types • annual • biennial • perennial
Spotlight on Crocosmia
The Montbretia or Crocosmia, (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora), is more than a beautiful bloom. It attracts tiny friends to your garden that help to remove garden foes.
montbretia • crocosmia • bulbs • flowers • crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
The Montbretia or Crocosmia, (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora), is more than a beautiful bloom. It attracts tiny friends to your garden that help to remove garden foes.
montbretia • crocosmia • bulbs • flowers • crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Support and Food Storage in Stems
All stems perform three basic functions: support of the leaves and flowers, fluid transport between leaves and roots, and food storage.
plant stems • function of plant stems • stems provide support • stems provide food storage • rhizomes
All stems perform three basic functions: support of the leaves and flowers, fluid transport between leaves and roots, and food storage.
plant stems • function of plant stems • stems provide support • stems provide food storage • rhizomes
Veltheimias
Veltheimia is a winter growing, summer dormant bulb from South Africa which is both easy and a joy to grow.
veltheimia • veltheimia bracteata • veltheimia capensis • south african • bulb
Veltheimia is a winter growing, summer dormant bulb from South Africa which is both easy and a joy to grow.
veltheimia • veltheimia bracteata • veltheimia capensis • south african • bulb
Moraea - Part 4
Moraea to grow with growing and flowering requirements. A matter of climate.
moraea • growing • climate • varieties
Moraea to grow with growing and flowering requirements. A matter of climate.
moraea • growing • climate • varieties
Hawaii's Poi - Spirituality, Food and Medicine
There are few plants that rival the Taro plant for being a food source that is so strongly linked with the spirituality of a people.
taro • poi • taro root • kalo • hawaiian spirituality
There are few plants that rival the Taro plant for being a food source that is so strongly linked with the spirituality of a people.
taro • poi • taro root • kalo • hawaiian spirituality
Fall Comes Unexpectedly
Frost strikes. A few things need to be rushed in and cared for. Many just keep on keeping on. But that first frost is the clue. Start planning for next year.
frost • fall • gardening • gardens • plants
Frost strikes. A few things need to be rushed in and cared for. Many just keep on keeping on. But that first frost is the clue. Start planning for next year.
frost • fall • gardening • gardens • plants
The Hard Work Starts Here!
Autumn is a season to enjoy. Mists and mellow fruitfulness, you can almost smell autumn. Whilst spring is busy autumn too has many jobs for the gardener. I explore the jobs that we can tackle at this season.
gardens • perennials • autumn • fall • soil
Autumn is a season to enjoy. Mists and mellow fruitfulness, you can almost smell autumn. Whilst spring is busy autumn too has many jobs for the gardener. I explore the jobs that we can tackle at this season.
gardens • perennials • autumn • fall • soil
Sexy Plant Stems and Bulbs (What You Don't Know May Cost Y ou!)
Part Two in Plant Anatomy 101: A Beginner's Guide to Garden Plants.
propagate • propagation • stem cuttings • herbaceous cutting • softwood cutting
Part Two in Plant Anatomy 101: A Beginner's Guide to Garden Plants.
propagate • propagation • stem cuttings • herbaceous cutting • softwood cutting
How to Plant and Grow Freesias
A native to South Africa, freesias are a perennial single or double blooming favorite in many arrangements.
freesia • vascular plants • planting freesia • propagating freesia • grading freesia
A native to South Africa, freesias are a perennial single or double blooming favorite in many arrangements.
freesia • vascular plants • planting freesia • propagating freesia • grading freesia
Tips for Optimal Frugal Summer Gardening
Creating a beautiful garden plot can be expensive, especially if the yard is large and plants have to be replaced. Here are a few ideas for making a dollar go further.
maximizing the gardening budget • overwintering tender perennials • reducing plant expenditures • annuals in containers • dividing and sharing flowers
Creating a beautiful garden plot can be expensive, especially if the yard is large and plants have to be replaced. Here are a few ideas for making a dollar go further.
maximizing the gardening budget • overwintering tender perennials • reducing plant expenditures • annuals in containers • dividing and sharing flowers
Beef Up Your Borders
How to use short-term planting to fill out a newly planted border
border planting • hardy annuals • cornflower • candytuft • calendula
How to use short-term planting to fill out a newly planted border
border planting • hardy annuals • cornflower • candytuft • calendula
Bulbs add colour to the fall garden
Plant drifts of autumns crocus, colchicum, cylcamen and lycoris to brighten the fall garden.
fall gardening • bulb gardens • tulips • lilacs • hyacinths
Plant drifts of autumns crocus, colchicum, cylcamen and lycoris to brighten the fall garden.
fall gardening • bulb gardens • tulips • lilacs • hyacinths
Bulbs for Shady Places -- Part 1
Gardening in Shade - Bulbs for Shady Places - Part 1
bulbs • bulbous • minor bulbs • corms • rhizomes
Gardening in Shade - Bulbs for Shady Places - Part 1
bulbs • bulbous • minor bulbs • corms • rhizomes
Bulbs for Shady Places -- Part 4
Bulbs for fall bloom in the shady garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Bulbs for fall bloom in the shady garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Gayfeather for Garden Color
Gayfeather or liatris is a plant that is native to both western and eastern North America, but different species occupy different areas of the continent.
gayfeather • liatris punctata • perennial • butterflies • voles
Gayfeather or liatris is a plant that is native to both western and eastern North America, but different species occupy different areas of the continent.
gayfeather • liatris punctata • perennial • butterflies • voles
Moraea - Part 5
Moraea for the average gardener to grow, the delight of their hue and flowering times.
moraea • goldblatt • species moraeas
Moraea for the average gardener to grow, the delight of their hue and flowering times.
moraea • goldblatt • species moraeas
Bulbs to Plant in the Spring
While many of the most familiar bulbs are planted in the fall there are several varities of bulbs, corms and tubers which can be planted in the spring.
spring bulbs • bulbs • summer blooms • fall blooms • tubers
While many of the most familiar bulbs are planted in the fall there are several varities of bulbs, corms and tubers which can be planted in the spring.
spring bulbs • bulbs • summer blooms • fall blooms • tubers
How to Overwinter Tender Perennials and Annuals
It can be difficult to let a garden go for the winter after weeding, watering and feeding plants all summer. Here are tips for maintaining plants over the winter.
tips fpr overwintering plants • tender perennials • potted annuals • extending a gardener's budget • rhizomes
It can be difficult to let a garden go for the winter after weeding, watering and feeding plants all summer. Here are tips for maintaining plants over the winter.
tips fpr overwintering plants • tender perennials • potted annuals • extending a gardener's budget • rhizomes
Fall Flower Care after Frost
Fall is a busy time in the flower garden. Use this list of reminders and tips to keep up with your fall garden chores, prepare for winter and anticipate spring!
fall flower care • fall gardening • garden maintenance • flower care • mulch for flowers
Fall is a busy time in the flower garden. Use this list of reminders and tips to keep up with your fall garden chores, prepare for winter and anticipate spring!
fall flower care • fall gardening • garden maintenance • flower care • mulch for flowers
Books for Christmas - Part 1
Books for Christmas buying. All solid works and a sound investment of hard earned money.
christmas books • bulb books • alpine books
Books for Christmas buying. All solid works and a sound investment of hard earned money.
christmas books • bulb books • alpine books
Ixia in Spring
My favourite species, the Ixia is flowering its way through spring and providing some marvellous flowers. They will continue through summer, bringing delight to my garden.Come in and enjoy looking at "Ixias in Spring."
ixia • richardson • bulbs • seeds • flowers
My favourite species, the Ixia is flowering its way through spring and providing some marvellous flowers. They will continue through summer, bringing delight to my garden.Come in and enjoy looking at "Ixias in Spring."
ixia • richardson • bulbs • seeds • flowers
Empanadas de Carne Argentinas
Empanadas are a great item to keep around as a quick snack, or a full meal. You can make a bunch and freeze the rest.
empanadas • empanada • argentina • cuisine • street food
Empanadas are a great item to keep around as a quick snack, or a full meal. You can make a bunch and freeze the rest.
empanadas • empanada • argentina • cuisine • street food
Geranium Heliopsis Crocosmia and Miscanthus
Plant communities work well together because of similar growing needs. The Geranium, Heliopsis, Crocosmia and Miscanthus combination is one example for summer gardens.
geranium heliopsis crocosmia and miscanthus • plant community combinations • summer themed gardens • drought tolerant geranium rozanne • perennial heliopsis for southern gardens
Plant communities work well together because of similar growing needs. The Geranium, Heliopsis, Crocosmia and Miscanthus combination is one example for summer gardens.
geranium heliopsis crocosmia and miscanthus • plant community combinations • summer themed gardens • drought tolerant geranium rozanne • perennial heliopsis for southern gardens
How to Identify Flowers by Category
Flowering plants are called angiosperms. Since all angiosperms have flowers, examining flowers allows plants to be grouped into different categories or families.
flowers • flower identification • composite family • daisy family • plant identification
Flowering plants are called angiosperms. Since all angiosperms have flowers, examining flowers allows plants to be grouped into different categories or families.
flowers • flower identification • composite family • daisy family • plant identification
Planting Bearded Irises
What is "not as hard to grow" as people say? Not so temperamental, and rewards you with big, bold, and beautiful blooms? The bearded iris, that's what!
bearded iris care • planting bearded irises • bearded iris won't bloom • bearded iris in water • feeding bearded iris
What is "not as hard to grow" as people say? Not so temperamental, and rewards you with big, bold, and beautiful blooms? The bearded iris, that's what!
bearded iris care • planting bearded irises • bearded iris won't bloom • bearded iris in water • feeding bearded iris
Book Review - Armitage's Native Plants
Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens is a treasure trove of information for gardeners wanting to design landscapes with native flowering plants and ferns.
allan m. armitage • native plants for north american gardens • cultivation native north american plants • native north american wildflowers • landscaping native north american plants
Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens is a treasure trove of information for gardeners wanting to design landscapes with native flowering plants and ferns.
allan m. armitage • native plants for north american gardens • cultivation native north american plants • native north american wildflowers • landscaping native north american plants
Cottage Garden Flowers
Learn how to combine favorite old fashioned flowers of all kinds to design your own colorful cottage garden filled with fragrant roses, lilacs, peonies and more.
cottage garden • cottage garden flowers • cottage garden design • design a cottage garden • old fashioned flowers
Learn how to combine favorite old fashioned flowers of all kinds to design your own colorful cottage garden filled with fragrant roses, lilacs, peonies and more.
cottage garden • cottage garden flowers • cottage garden design • design a cottage garden • old fashioned flowers
Flowers Our Grandmothers Grew
Are you growing these lovely old time nostalgic flowers? Many terrific old roses, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and flowering vines have stood the test of time!
heirloom flower • old fashioned flower • antique flower • historic flower garden • heritage plant
Are you growing these lovely old time nostalgic flowers? Many terrific old roses, perennials, annuals, bulbs, and flowering vines have stood the test of time!
heirloom flower • old fashioned flower • antique flower • historic flower garden • heritage plant
Gardening In Shade - Introduction
Shade:. Shade can be cool, dappled, heavy, light, dank, dry and wet. It gives relief from summer’s unrelenting heat. Shade provides a home to some of the most beautiful of plants.
shade • gardening in shade • shade gardening • perennials • shrubs
Shade:. Shade can be cool, dappled, heavy, light, dank, dry and wet. It gives relief from summer’s unrelenting heat. Shade provides a home to some of the most beautiful of plants.
shade • gardening in shade • shade gardening • perennials • shrubs
Plant Dormancy
For sustained good health, plants must experience a period of partial or complete inactivity. This dormant state is necessary for the continued survival of the plant.
plant dormancy • dormant period • dormancy state • forced dormancy • houseplant care
For sustained good health, plants must experience a period of partial or complete inactivity. This dormant state is necessary for the continued survival of the plant.
plant dormancy • dormant period • dormancy state • forced dormancy • houseplant care
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