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| perrenial - Agastache Foeniculum | 11/27/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: We had a freeze the other nite that lated for 2 days. I had A. Foeniculum (Lavender Hyssop)in ...
A: First, I think you ought to switch those plastic bags and use paper bags instead. The aerobic ...
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| perrenial - Agastache Foeniculum | 11/26/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: We had a freeze the other nite that lated for 2 days. I had A. Foeniculum (Lavender Hyssop)in ...
A: Agastache foeniculum, aka 'Giant Hyssop' or 'Anise Hyssop' (unless you're on the Seedland.com ...
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| amarillas | 11/13/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND GIVE AMARYLLIS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. BUT I HAVE HAD THEM BLOOM TOO EARLY. I ...
A: Difficult, but not impossible. Too late for '08, but you can do this in '09. First, for the ...
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| How long do bulbs stay good unplanted? | 11/12/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I bought a bunch of bulbs (tulip, crocus, and daffodils) last year and didn't have a chance to plant ...
A: Such a polite and complete question -- you deserve a great answer, but unfortunately, I can only ...
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| Double Flowering Tuberose | 11/11/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: What will happen if I don't pull up the bulbs after the flowering season? Will they rot? I will be ...
A: Your temps drop to the 30's in January and February -- cold for Polyanthes, but not fatal. Trouble ...
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| peony bulb replantin | 11/4/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: How deep do I plant peony bulbs? I am moving my peonies to another location. I'm also moving my ...
A: This is the perfect time of year to move both of these plants. The BIGGEST mistake people make when ...
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| elephant ear bulbs | 11/3/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: when I dig up the elephant ear bulb- how do I store it- can it be stored in cedar chips?
A: Elephant Ears -- 'Colocasia esculenta' to experts -- are tropical plants that won't survive long at ...
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| Separating Stargazer Lily Bulbs | 11/2/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: The bulbs have been in the ground for about 3 years. I dug them up, the clump of bulb is approx 5" ...
A: An essay posted on the B&D Lilies website, 'Increasing Lilies Vegetatively', gives you all the ...
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| planting amaryillis bulbs | 10/31/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I have dug up over 20 amaryllis bulbs that have multiplied over the years. I want to replant them ...
A: I see no reason you cannot plant them now unless you are expecting freezing weather in Central ...
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| Overgrown bearded iris | 10/25/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I have these gorgeous purple bearded iris that I have enjoyed 3 fantastic blooming seasons. They ...
A: Easy as pie. You may know that dividing Irises is an exercise that should be done every 4 or 5 ...
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| tuberous begonia | 10/21/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: My tuberous begonias (hanging basket type) got powdery mildew late in the season. Can I expect ...
A: Those Powdery Mildew spores are EVERYWHERE, my friend -- on my fingers as I type here in the studio. ...
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| Red Poker plants | 10/18/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I ordered some Red Poker plants (torch lilies) from Gurneys and expected bulbs. Instead I have what ...
A: Here's what Kniphofia looks like in active growth: pss.uvm.edu/pss123/perknip.html Most varieties ...
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| daylilies | 10/17/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I live in Northeastern MN my zone is 3. I just recieved my daylily plants today 10/15/08 how can I ...
A: Plant your Daylilies asap, and cover with a deep, protective mulch of dead leaves -- you can also ...
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| bulbs disposal of surplus | 10/16/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: we have a garden with plenty of bulbs in it... But we want to make this space a vegie garden rather ...
A: Bring them to my house. Alternately, you can plant them down at the local school; perhaps a ...
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| digging iris in Corvallis, Oregon | 10/15/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: Is it too late to dig up & separate iris bulbs? How late can it be done in this area? Thanks!
A: Your day temps are still in the 60s. Even when it gets chilly next week, your ground will still not ...
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| Bulbs already starting? | 10/13/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I planted a window box with crocusses and a few other spring bulbs last fall. They did well and I ...
A: The reason people are warned not to plant their Spring Bulbs too early is illustrated in your Window ...
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| transplant bushes... | 10/12/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: What's the best time to transplant a spirea bush? Is it too late now? We are in Central NY. Thanks, ...
A: If you can still get a shovel in the ground and dig that great big hole, it's not too late. Roots ...
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| dalia | 10/11/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: when is the best time to cut back my dalias and split them as ihave left them in the ground for the ...
A: Sounds like you are doing a fine job, Katrina. Pat yourself on the back for me. This is tricky; ...
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| Reusing Bulbs | 10/6/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I would like to reuse last years potted spring bulbs.After flowering I fed them with Chicken Manure. ...
A: Sounds like you've had a busy Summer. Plant them in the ground right now, an average 6 inches is ...
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| Gardening | 10/4/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: Could you please advise me on the best way to store my Glad bulbs for the winter. I live in Northern ...
A: Use a pitchfork to dig your Gladiolus bulbs up when growth the leaves turn brown, before a real ...
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| Amarillo bulbs | 10/3/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: We're moving and dug up about a dozen Amarillo bulbs. They may be out of the ground until ...
A: No plastic bags for ... Amaryllis Bulbs? Hope we're talking about the same plant here. Plastic ...
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| dahlias mildew | 10/1/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: my 3 year old sahlias have a powdery mildew on the leaves, they are producing flowers but the plants ...
A: Believe it or not, Powdery Mildew happens to be on of those problems that needs no help from us to ...
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| planting time for bulbs | 9/24/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: i live in andalucia southern spain, i recently was bought some spring bulbs as a present. i wish to ...
A: The trick to timing Bulb plantings is to NOT put them in the ground too early, nor too late. Too ...
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| cana bulbs | 9/23/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I notice there are dried seeds that have formed on my cannas plants. It there a way of planting ...
A: These Canna Seeds are so hard they were used as bullets by tropical natives in their slingshots at ...
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| When to Plant... | 9/20/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I live in southern NJ 08753. A neighbor was disposing of bulbs, what I think are Gladiolas or ...
A: Gladiolus and Hyacinths are totally different plants. One is hardy. The other is tender. It ...
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| glads | 9/17/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: my zip is 53578- my glads grew but the flowers never opened- they just dried up on the stem- i have ...
A: A few Gladiolus-loving Insect Pests will cause those symptoms. Lygus lineolaris -- aka 'Tarnished ...
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| amariallas bulbs | 9/16/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I enjoyed the amaryllis while it was in bloom, I have watered of green stalk of the plant all ...
A: If it is not already dormant, slow down watering as you notice the leaves turning brown, then halt ...
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| hybrid tulips | 9/15/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I purchased Darwin Tulips (Pink Impression) and want them to bloom approx the second week of June. I ...
A: Twenty bucks says it's not going to be icebox temps in San Diego -- not in March, not in January, ...
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| plant bulbs | 9/14/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I've had some daffodil bulbs for about 3 years...I know, it's horrible. :P Are they still ok to use ...
A: Nope. Sorry. Christina, don't beat yourself up over this. Do you REALLY think you are the only ...
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| Removal of gladiolus bulbs for winter | 9/12/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: This is my first year growing gladiolias. I need to know when to cut off the stalks and remove the ...
A: Gladiolus stay in the ground until the first hard frost. Although some industry professionals ...
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| wedding tulips | 9/10/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I am getting married next August, and Tulips have always been my favourite flower, but unfortunatly ...
A: Yes, another American who believes nothing is impossible. Of all the possible flowers, you have ...
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| Naked Lady bulbs | 9/9/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I have seen all kinds of comments about the Naked Lady bulbs, but have not found any web sites to ...
A: The Bulb you seek is technically Amaryllis Belladonna 'Naked Lady', not hard to find but you can buy ...
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| Double Bearded Iris - storage in CO | 9/1/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: Is it possible to store my double bearded iris bulbs over the winter? I do not have any locations ...
A: Get your jacket and let's scoot over to Ken Walker's Bulbous Iris website for a chat: ...
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| Star Gazer Lillies | 8/23/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I need to thin my SG lilies. When is the best time to do this, Spring or Fall? I live in ...
A: Star Gazers are Oriental Lilies. Best time of year to thin or transplant them is coming up: Autumn, ...
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| Oriental lily | 8/21/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I have some beautiful Casa Blanca lily that I have had for about 5 years. We're moving, can I dig ...
A: I don't blame you for wanting to take these Lilies with you. There is no experience like inhaling ...
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| iris transfer | 8/18/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I need to divide and transfer my iris to a new bed. The new bed has been cleaned out and the soil ...
A: The most important step: A soil test. Don't touch ANYTHING until you have that information at your ...
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| Dalias | 8/16/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: My zip code is 12414. When and how do I winterize the dahlia tubers for next. Thanking you for the ...
A: As you know, the Catskills region is going to be too cold to leave these plants in the ground past ...
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| Stargazer lilies | 8/14/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I absolutely love stargazers. I recently bought a plant that has already grown and bloomed. I ...
A: You can spend plenty of money on books, but you don't need that to plant a few Bulbs. Much better: ...
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| Stargazer lilies | 8/11/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: I absolutely love stargazers. I recently bought a plant that has already grown and bloomed. I ...
A: Provided you have a place in the garden to PLANT it (and Stargazer is an Oriental Lily by the way), ...
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| Calla Lilies | 8/8/2008 | Long Island Gardener |
Q: How do calla lily bulbs come to be? I have a beautiful white calla lily that I planted in a large ...
A: Read all about Calla Lily Seeds at online retailer 'doug green's flower-garden-bulbs.com': ...
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