http://larryseasygardening.com Guide to Easy Gardening Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:09:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello, Here is more information on bulbs. True Bulbs True bulbs are compressed stems with leaves surrounding the apical, or top, bud.  The leaves are the structures that store food for the plant—remaining swollen until planted.  Bulbs that have been in storage for long periods of time are often shriveled and dry because ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-true-bulbs/ Hello, Today’s post is more information on bulbs What are Bulbs? True bulbs are compressed stems with layers of leaves. Onions are bulbs. The layers of the onion are leaves. If you leave an onion in the refrigerator drawer for too long, it starts to sprout. Botany separates plants into different ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-bulbs-2/ Hello, Today’s post is some information about Tulips Tulips have perhaps the most well-known and absurd history of any bulb plant. Today, thousands of tulip varieties with different colors and shapes grace gardens everywhere. The tulip began, humbly, as a wildflower in Turkey. Today, species tulips still grow wild on the hillsides. ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-tulips/ Hello, Today’s post is some information about the Narcissus. Narcissus derive their name from the Greek myth about Narcissus, a man so besotted with himself that when a young nymph fell in love with him, he scorned her. The gods condemned him to turn into a flower the next ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-narcissus/ Hi, Continuing with bulbs, today we will mention the Iris The fleur-de-lis, which translates as “Flower of the Lily,” is most likely a stylized version of Iris pseudacorus, or what is commonly known as “yellow flag.” During the middle ages, the fleur-de-lis became associated with the French monarchy. Iris is from the ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-iris/ Hi, Let’s go on with bulbs and introduce lilies. The most commonly cultivated lily, is Lilium longiflorum. Often called the “Easter Lily” in North America, this lily is native to Japan, and naturally blooms in mid-summer. Growers “force” the plant into bloom for Easter. Lily bulbs have all of the ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-lilies/ Hi, Lets talk a little about bulbs. Plants with “bulbous structures,” or bulbs, are native to every region of the world.  Crocus are originally from the Mediterranean region, narcissus are native to southern Europe.  Tulips are native to Turkey, and gladiolus and amaryllis are from southern Africa.  Allium are native to Italy ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-bulbs/ Hi, Today the subject is the sourcing of plant material for flower gardening. Plants, seeds, bulbs and trees are available for purchase at the grocery store, hardware store, local nursery, and mega-home stores. To get quality plants, you need to think about certain things. If you live in an extremely warm or ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-sourcing-plant-material/ Today let’s talk a bit about planting techniques. Here are a few pointers on establishing your plants. The most crucial time for plants is right after they have been planted. They may go through some “transplant” shock after being planted. This is especially true for plants that have been divided ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-plant-establishment/ Hi, Today let’s talk a bit about planting techniques. Here are a few pointers on spacing your plants. Correct plant spacing depends entirely on the plant. When planting flower gardens, space small plants according to their size at maturity. They may seem far-apart to begin, but they will grow together. Resist ... http://larryseasygardening.com/flower-gardening-planting-techniques/