Food Crops News 016

Genetic resource collaboration looks at survivability of South Pacific’s …
Matangi Tonga
Yet this is not magic but an advancement of science that has made possible
the preservation and maintenance of clean, pure varieties of our
traditional staple food crops. This is what the Secretariat of the Pacific
Community (SPC) Centre for Pacific …
<http://matangitonga.to/2012/04/17/genetic-resource-collaboration-looks-survivability-south-pacifics-staple-food-crops>
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Lutheran World Relief Responds to Looming Food Crisis in West Africa
MarketWatch (press release)
BALTIMORE, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — A serious food crisis
is brewing in the Sahel region of West Africa, a region where more than 10
million people already face the threat of hunger every day. Recent failed
rains, drought and rising …
<http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lutheran-world-relief-responds-to-looming-food-crisis-in-west-africa-2012-04-16>
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A berry early crop
Durham Herald Sun
Or, if you ask farmer Mark Waller, they’re better described as “ambrosia,
food of the gods.” It’s about two weeks early, but strawberry season is
here at Waller Family Farm in southwest Durham and at most other strawberry
growers in the Triangle.
<http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/18256320/article-A-berry-early-crop>
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Quick Food Security Measures Needed
AllAfrica.com
However, there is hardly enough moisture to support any meaningful planting
of food crops so far. Without any doubt, this is likely to cause shortage
of food in the months to come. With the weather situation elsewhere in the
region not any better, …
<http://allafrica.com/stories/201204160741.html>
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Is sustainable agriculture possible in the Sahel?
Gant Daily
… with the right approaches, there is “huge potential” in natural
regeneration, traditional irrigation methods, and simple alternatives such
as crop diversification. “The Sahel has enormous potential – this is a
very marginal food-growing environment …
<http://gantdaily.com/2012/04/16/is-sustainable-agriculture-possible-in-the-sahel/>
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Cook fresh and simple: Halibut with salsa verde, asparagus
msnbc.com
well, sustainable cooking is talking about things that don’t deplete the
natural resources . so, for example, you wouldn’t want to keep farming in
one same place. you want to rotate different type of crops. and also
probably the best thing we can do is …
<http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/47060271/ns/today-food/t/cook-fresh-simple-halibut-salsa-verde-asparagus/>
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Land grabbing: the new global power play
ABC Online
In reality local people are unlikely to benefit from food production on
land leased to foreign investors. World Bank analysis suggests only 37 per
cent of foreign investment projects will be for food crops. The food that
is not exported to the home …
<http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3955006.html>
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Chain reaction: toxic soil kills bees, threatens food production
Sydney Morning Herald
Heavy metals and toxic soil contaminates that build up in plants may be
killing bees and reducing their ability to pollinate crops and produce
honey. New research by entomologists at the University of California
suggests selenium – a trace mineral used …
<http://www.smh.com.au/environment/chain-reaction-toxic-soil-kills-bees-threatens-food-production-20120416-1x2we.html>
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EWG Farm Bill Platform
Environmental Working Group
Support research – Support and modify research, education and extension
programs to better focus on organic and sustainable crop and livestock
production and healthy food. Fewer than 5 percent of American adults eat
USDA-recommended amounts of fruits …
<http://www.ewg.org/release/ewg-farm-bill-platform>
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Genetic resource collaboration looks at survivability of South Pacific’s …
Matangi Tonga
Yet this is not magic but an advancement of science that has made possible
the preservation and maintenance of clean, pure varieties of our
traditional staple food crops. This is what the Secretariat of the Pacific
Community (SPC) Centre for Pacific …
<http://matangitonga.to/2012/04/17/genetic-resource-collaboration-looks-survivability-south-pacifics-staple-food-crops>
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://matangitonga.to/2012/04/17/genetic-resource-collaboration-looks-survivability-south-pacifics-staple-food-crops&hl=en&geo=us>

Lutheran World Relief Responds to Looming Food Crisis in West Africa
MarketWatch (press release)
BALTIMORE, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — A serious food crisis
is brewing in the Sahel region of West Africa, a region where more than 10
million people already face the threat of hunger every day. Recent failed
rains, drought and rising …
<http://www.marketwatch.com/story/lutheran-world-relief-responds-to-looming-food-crisis-in-west-africa-2012-04-16>
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A berry early crop
Durham Herald Sun
Or, if you ask farmer Mark Waller, they’re better described as “ambrosia,
food of the gods.” It’s about two weeks early, but strawberry season is
here at Waller Family Farm in southwest Durham and at most other strawberry
growers in the Triangle.
<http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/18256320/article-A-berry-early-crop>
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Quick Food Security Measures Needed
AllAfrica.com
However, there is hardly enough moisture to support any meaningful planting
of food crops so far. Without any doubt, this is likely to cause shortage
of food in the months to come. With the weather situation elsewhere in the
region not any better, …
<http://allafrica.com/stories/201204160741.html>
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://allafrica.com/stories/201204160741.html&hl=en&geo=us>

Is sustainable agriculture possible in the Sahel?
Gant Daily
… with the right approaches, there is “huge potential” in natural
regeneration, traditional irrigation methods, and simple alternatives such
as crop diversification. “The Sahel has enormous potential – this is a
very marginal food-growing environment …
<http://gantdaily.com/2012/04/16/is-sustainable-agriculture-possible-in-the-sahel/>
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://gantdaily.com/2012/04/16/is-sustainable-agriculture-possible-in-the-sahel/&hl=en&geo=us>

Cook fresh and simple: Halibut with salsa verde, asparagus
msnbc.com
well, sustainable cooking is talking about things that don’t deplete the
natural resources . so, for example, you wouldn’t want to keep farming in
one same place. you want to rotate different type of crops. and also
probably the best thing we can do is …
<http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/47060271/ns/today-food/t/cook-fresh-simple-halibut-salsa-verde-asparagus/>
See all stories on this topic:
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Land grabbing: the new global power play
ABC Online
In reality local people are unlikely to benefit from food production on
land leased to foreign investors. World Bank analysis suggests only 37 per
cent of foreign investment projects will be for food crops. The food that
is not exported to the home …
<http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3955006.html>
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/3955006.html&hl=en&geo=us>

Chain reaction: toxic soil kills bees, threatens food production
Sydney Morning Herald
Heavy metals and toxic soil contaminates that build up in plants may be
killing bees and reducing their ability to pollinate crops and produce
honey. New research by entomologists at the University of California
suggests selenium – a trace mineral used …
<http://www.smh.com.au/environment/chain-reaction-toxic-soil-kills-bees-threatens-food-production-20120416-1x2we.html>
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.smh.com.au/environment/chain-reaction-toxic-soil-kills-bees-threatens-food-production-20120416-1x2we.html&hl=en&geo=us>

EWG Farm Bill Platform
Environmental Working Group
Support research – Support and modify research, education and extension
programs to better focus on organic and sustainable crop and livestock
production and healthy food. Fewer than 5 percent of American adults eat
USDA-recommended amounts of fruits …
<http://www.ewg.org/release/ewg-farm-bill-platform>
See all stories on this topic:
<http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.ewg.org/release/ewg-farm-bill-platform&hl=en&geo=us>

=== Blogs – 1 new result for [food crops] ===

Fungal Threats to Biodiversity, Food Supply at ‘Unprecedented’ Levels
By Staff
In the research published in the journal Nature, scientists from the
University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and institutions in the US
say fungal infections destroy 125 million tons of the top five food crops
– rice, wheat, maize, potatoes …
<http://prn.fm/2012/04/16/fungal-threats-to-biodiversity-food-supply-at-unprecedented-levels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fungal-threats-to-biodiversity-food-supply-at-unprecedented-levels>
Progressive Radio Network | Progressi…
<http://prn.fm/>

=== Web – 3 new results for [food crops] ===

Farmers turn to traditional food crops – Smart Company |nation.co.ke
Challenges such as unpredictable weather and spiralling costs of production
have made many maize farmers in the North Rift to turn to growing
indigenous …
<http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/smartcompany/Farmers+turn+to+traditional+food+crops+/-/1226/1387504/-/uynuvl/-/index.html>

Fungal Threats for Biodiversity, Food Supply at ‘Unprecedented …
In addition to food crops, fungal infections are destroying trees,
amphibians, bees , sea … “Crop losses due to fungal attack challenge food
security and threaten …
<http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/04/13-6?print>

Is living around GM food crops bad for your health? – Yahoo! Answers
Don’t GM foods contain Roundup inside each plant? …
<http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120413222455AA8Ytki>

Blogs – 1 new result for food crops

Fungal Threats to Biodiversity, Food Supply at ‘Unprecedented’ Levels
By Staff
In the research published in the journal Nature, scientists from the
University of Oxford, Imperial College London, and institutions in the US
say fungal infections destroy 125 million tons of the top five food crops
– rice, wheat, maize, potatoes …
<http://prn.fm/2012/04/16/fungal-threats-to-biodiversity-food-supply-at-unprecedented-levels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fungal-threats-to-biodiversity-food-supply-at-unprecedented-levels>
Progressive Radio Network | Progressi…<http://prn.fm/>

 3 new results for food crops

Farmers turn to traditional food crops – Smart Company |nation.co.ke
Challenges such as unpredictable weather and spiralling costs of production
have made many maize farmers in the North Rift to turn to growing
indigenous …
<http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/smartcompany/Farmers+turn+to+traditional+food+crops+/-/1226/1387504/-/uynuvl/-/index.html>

Fungal Threats for Biodiversity, Food Supply at ‘Unprecedented …
In addition to food crops, fungal infections are destroying trees,
amphibians, bees , sea … “Crop losses due to fungal attack challenge food
security and threaten …
<http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/04/13-6?print>

Is living around GM food crops bad for your health? – Yahoo! Answers
Don’t GM foods contain Roundup inside each plant? …
<http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120413222455AA8Ytki>

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Food Crops News 015

GM crops inevitable: Farmers Weekly Times Now GM crops in South Australia are inevitable because of the need to produce enough food for nine billion people in 40 years, farmers say. South Australian Farmers Federation president Peter White said yesterday the only issue with GM technology in SA was … <http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/04/16/469521_grain-and-hay.html> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2012/04/16/469521_grain-and-hay.html&hl=en&geo=us> Xenophon out to contain GM foods NEWS.com.au The feral senator is urging the state government in his home state of South Australia to maintain its GM ban on canola and other crops to protect SA’s reputation, environment and public health. “GM foods are not fully or adequately labelled so shoppers … <http://www.news.com.au/business/xenophon-out-to-contain-gm-foods/story-fn7mjon9-1226327315962> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.news.com.au/business/xenophon-out-to-contain-gm-foods/story-fn7mjon9-1226327315962&hl=en&geo=us> Keep ban on GM crops: Xenophon Ninemsn Consumers are at risk until all genetically modified (GM) ingredients are listed on every food label, independent Senator Nick Xenophon says. The South Australian senator is urging the state government to maintain its GM ban on canola and other crops … <http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8451821/keep-ban-on-gm-crops-xenophon> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8451821/keep-ban-on-gm-crops-xenophon&hl=en&geo=us> Elephants Now Think Twice About Midnight Snacks in Tanzania Wall Street Journal Birds and insects cause crop damage, too. But they don’t consume 660 pounds of food in 18 hours, as big elephants tend to do. Herds of 15 to 20 can quickly wipe out an entire field and obliterate all the work of a subsistence farmer. <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303815404577333780433251036.html> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303815404577333780433251036.html&hl=en&geo=us> Root crops, legumes — good fiber sources Journal Online According to the study done at the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), the dietary fiber content of root crops range at 4.6-13.5g/100g while legumes range at 20.9-46.9g/100g. How do root crops and … <http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/opinion/27984-root-crops-legumes-good-fiber-sources> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/opinion/27984-root-crops-legumes-good-fiber-sources&hl=en&geo=us> Organic farmers hope label laws will distinguish their food from genetically … OregonLive.com … that would require labeling of genetically modified food, partly to establish a bright line between their products and those of big growers. “The consumer for the most part doesn’t even know what genetically engineered crops are,” said Ray McEnroe, … <http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/04/organic_farmers_hope_for_boost.html> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/04/organic_farmers_hope_for_boost.html&hl=en&geo=us> Salk Scientists Discover How Plants Grow to Escape Shade Newswise (press release) “Now that we know PIF7 is the relay, we have a new tool to develop crops that optimize field space and thus produce more food or feedstock for biofuels and biorenewable chemicals.” Plants gather intelligence about their light situation —- including … <http://www.newswise.com/articles/salk-scientists-discover-how-plants-grow-to-escape-shade> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.newswise.com/articles/salk-scientists-discover-how-plants-grow-to-escape-shade&hl=en&geo=us> Local group donates food grown in unique structure to Project MANA Tahoe Daily Tribune By Jenell Schwab Bill Kelly of Kelly Brothers Painting, Stephanie Bloom of Project MANA and food advocate Susie Sutphin enjoy the fruits (or in this case veggies) of their labor Tuesday at the grow dome near Glenshire. Kelly hopes the greenhouse will … <http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20120415/ARCHIVES01/120419939/1056&parentprofile=1056> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20120415/ARCHIVES01/120419939/1056%26parentprofile%3D1056&hl=en&geo=us> Farmers hope drive to label genetically altered food boosts sale of organic … Washington Post (blog) Robert Burns, an organic farmer in eastern Connecticut, is candid in describing his business interest in state legislation requiring that genetically modified food be labeled. “If you’re an organic producer now, you should get ready for an increase in … <http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/farmers-hope-drive-to-label-genetically-altered-food-boosts-sale-of-organic-fruits-vegetables/2012/04/15/gIQA819OJT_story.html> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/farmers-hope-drive-to-label-genetically-altered-food-boosts-sale-of-organic-fruits-vegetables/2012/04/15/gIQA819OJT_story.html&hl=en&geo=us> Grains Week Ahead-Rains favor bears as wheat flourishes Chicago Tribune But any turn in the weather, especially during July when the corn crop pollinates and yields are determined, could rally prices and stoke food inflation, especially if China, the world’s second largest consumer of the grain, imports heavily. <http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-grains-weekaheadbre83e0aq-20120415,0,2411046.story> See all stories on this topic: <http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-grains-weekaheadbre83e0aq-20120415,0,2411046.story&hl=en&geo=us>  2 new results for food crops The Folly of creating Ethanol from Food Crops – home The Folly of creating Ethanol from Food Crops. Category: Uncategorized ｜ Author: Queen James Date: 2012/04/14. Many worldwide plane tickets coming in …<http://www.bgcnewburghny.net/the-folly-of-creating-ethanol-from-food-crops/> Agribusiness And Finance Sector Push Global Land Grabbing … This data published by NGO Grain of Spain refers to land grabs for food crops, but does not include most crops which are used for the production of biofuels …<http://www.globalissues.org/news/2012/04/13/13334> Vietnam Travel Vietnam, part 1 – Relax in Hanoi Uploaded by larek72  on You Tube Streets of Hanoi, capital city of Vietnam See more FOOD CROPS NEWS Trở về trang chính CÂY LƯƠNG THỰC; FOOD CROPS Dạy và học ĐHNLHCM Dạy và học BlogtiengViet Gia đình nông nghiệp NGỌC PHƯƠNG NAM, DẠY VÀ HỌC

Food Crops News 014

Spreading Fungal Diseases Threaten Food Security, Biodiversity
Medical News Today
The spread of existing and emerging fungal diseases in plants and animals
poses a threat to global food security and biodiversity, according to a new
study whose authors suggest halting fungal rot in the most important crops
could feed an extra 600 …
<http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244118.php>
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Canada and the Enviropig
Patch.com
Health Canada surveys reveal most Canadians are “deeply suspicious of
biotech and genetically modified food,” according to CTV. Currently,
according to the USDA, the top genetically engineered crops in the United
States are corn, soybeans and cotton.
<http://ellicottcity.patch.com/articles/genetically-modified-food-enviropig>
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Olympia High School students participate in Grow Your Own project
Pekin Daily Times
Senior Shelby Crump, who has been working on Olympia’s Grow Your Own
Project since October 2011, says that growing and harvesting the crops for
her fellow students’ consumption does make her a bit more aware of food
production on the whole.
<http://www.pekintimes.com/news/x1726852938/Olympia-High-School-students-participate-in-Grow-Your-Own-project>
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MSU pitches urban farm plan in Detroit
The Detroit News
The idea could make Detroit into a global model for growing food and energy
crops in once unthinkable urban settings — inside desolate buildings, on
contaminated soil and between concrete slabs of shopping center lots. The
technology MSU researchers …
<http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120414/METRO/204140342/MSU-pitches-urban-farm-plan-Detroit?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs>
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Mott Community College, University of Michigan – Flint host Earth Matters …
The Flint Journal – MLive.com
The pollinators – bees – are important agriculturally because they
pollinate not only native flowers, but crops as well. “Native plants
support the pollinators when food crops aren’t in supply.” Gale-Gonzalez
said. “We need a balance of not just food …
<http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2012/04/mott_community_college_univers.html>
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Microbe like Prozac for plants
Charlotte Observer
I have a lifelong interest in understanding how (microbes, plants and
other) living things work, and using that to develop innovations that
address areas of need, such as energy and food security.” The bottles of
amber liquid perched on the bench in …
<http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/04/14/3170035/microbe-like-prozac-for-plants.html>
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Sustainability is elusive in food chain
Minneapolis Star Tribune
From mad cow, E. coli and salmonella to soil erosion, manure runoff and
pink slime, factory farming epitomizes a broken food system. There have
been various responses to these horrors, including some recent attempts to
improve the industrial system, …
<http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/147453295.html>
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Around York area, CSAs offer fresh produce, tie to farmers
York Daily Record
“Because I work for myself, I had the freedom to work for food,” she said.
“It’s not as expensive as people think when you do a full- or partial-work
share.” She started off doing some of the mowing and picking bugs off
plants the first year.
<http://www.ydr.com/food/ci_20388963/around-york-area-csas-offer-fresh-produce-tie>
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Fruits and Vegetables Are Getting Less Nutritious
Care2.com
Recent research on fruits, vegetables and staple crops such as wheat and
corn shows that, over time, our food has gotten less and less nutritious.
The vitamin and mineral content in our foods has been steadily declining
over several decades.
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Achillea, Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Plant type: Herb, Perennial USDA Hardiness Zones: 4b to 8b Height: 18″ to 36″ Spread: 4″ to 6″ Exposure: partial shade partial sun to full sun Bloom Color: Pink, White Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer Leaf Color: Green Growth Rate: fast Moisture: dry to moist Soil Condition: Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained Form: Upright or erect Landscape Uses: Container, Ground cover, Massing, Seashore, Woodland garden Special Features: Attractive foliage, Edible, Fragrant foliage, Invasive, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Q&A: Japanese Red Maple Question: My Japanese Red Maple is 12 years old and for the first time this year it only has leaves on 1/3 of the tree. All the other branches appear to be dead. The leaves are on the side of the tree closest to our house. There does not appear to be any animal damage on the trunk. What caused this? Will my tree live? Should I cut off the dead branches? Thank you. Answer: If the tree is only leafing out on the protected side, the side closest to the house, it sounds like winter damage. Cold winds or ice can kill back branches, or at least retard their growth. Try scraping the bark on the affected branches. If you find green tissue beneath the bark, the branch is still alive and there’s still hope. If the tissue beneath the bark is brown, that part of the branch is dead and you can safely cut it off. With any luck there will be live material somewhere on those seemingly dead branches. If so, they will eventually leaf out. If not, the entire branch should be pruned away. As long as the roots and the rest of the tree is healthy it will send out new sprouts and you can train those sprouts into new branches. Let’s hope for the best! Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Edible Flowers Question: Can you give me a list of edible flowers, what parts of the plant are edible (and what parts to avoid), and any other tips? Answer: First of all, do not eat flowers if you have asthma, allergies, or hay fever. And eat only those that have been grown organically and have no pesticide residue. Collect flowers for eating in the cooler parts of the day — preferably early morning after the dew has evaporated. Choose flowers that are at their peak, avoiding those that are not fully open or are starting to wilt. Immediately before using, wash the flowers, checking for bugs and dirt. Remove the stamens and styles from flowers before eating — the pollen can detract from the flavor and some people are allergic to it. As far as what parts to on which flowers: You can eat the entire flowers of Johnny-jump-up, violet, runner bean, honeysuckle, and clover. Remove the sepals of all flowers except violas, Johnny-jump-ups, and pansies. Eat only the petals of rose, calendula, tulip, chrysanthemum, yucca, and lavender. Roses, dianthus, English daisies, Signet marigolds, and chrysanthemums have a bitter white portion at the base of the petal where it was attached to the flower; remove this portion before using. Dandelion leaves are delicious in salads or cooked as a green. The flowers are edible when young; they become bitter with age. Remove dandelions’ sepals — they are bitter. You can also eat both the flowers and the leaves of nasturtiums. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Comparing Greenhouse Glazing Question: I am planning to buy a hobby greenhouse kit, about 8’x12′ for seed starting, bulb forcing, rooting cuttings and overwintering a few tender plants. I’m in Zone 6. I’d like a comparison of some of the glazing options. I’ve ruled out plastic film (I want something more permanent and attractive), and glass (I need better insulation). On the market, I’m finding twin wall polycarbonate at 4.5mm, 6mm and 8mm, corrugated polycarbonate, among others. The various companies make a variety of claims about insulation, light transmission, condennsation control and durability. Can you help me sort it out? Answer: Basically, it’s a matter of cost vs. benefits. You need to isolate the main requirements to meet your needs and work through a hierarchy that way. In your case, to overwinter tender plants in zone 6 will take a lot of heat so insulation value in relation to your heating costs may be the determining factor. After that, look at the other benefits — if the structure is visible from the street you may want to reduce condensation, if the structure may need strength to combat heavy snowfall then that may be a consideration. Longevity may also be important to you if this is a major construction project and/or your budget is tight. You might want to talk to some greenhouse owners in your area and find out what their experiences are; you might also be able to see some of the materials in action — they don’t all have the same “look”. Finally, regardless of the material you use, keep in mind that every individual greenhouse has its own individual “quirks” that you’ll discover them over time so you just make the best choice you can and then work with the results. Since I don’t know your specific requirements (and I’m not you) I can’t begin to tell you which one in my opinion would be best in your situation — they all have pluses and minuses one way or another as you have already realized! Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Care for Your Easter Lily Once your Easter lily blossoms fade, get ready to plant it outdoors. Although not reliably hardy outdoors in the Midwest, if you keep it healthy until frost has passed and put it in a sunny spot in the garden with some protection, you may get it to rebloom next year. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Grow Aggressive Herbs in Containers Grow mint, lemon balm, and other aggressive plants in containers to keep them from running rampant through gardens. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Horoscopes by E-Mail — With New Forecast Edition Get daily predictions for your star sign with a free subscription to ArcaMax Horoscopes. Every morning, you’ll receive your horoscope for the day, as well as the positions of the planets and luminaries. NEW: With a Horoscopes subscription, you will now receive the afternoon Horoscopes forecast edition (a custom version email unique to your individual sign). The afternoon edition offers you the next-day’s forecast that includes your financial outlook, lucky lottery numbers, and love life outlook. Subscribe to ArcaMax Horoscopes instantly. From the ArcaMax editors Vietnam Travel Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Travel Video Guide Uploaded by overlander on You Tube Heritage listed Ha Long Bay is a major tourist attraction in Vietnam, and rightly so. The bay is home to over a thousand jungle clad limestone pillars, several of which are hollow and contain enormous caves. I next visit Cat Ba Island, the largest island in the bay. Half of Cat ba is National Park. I interview Tuan, a local cafe owner. He takes me for a tour of the island and we also visit a floating village, where people farm fish in small enclosures. Vịnh Hạ Long, đảo Cát Bà, Du lịch Việt Nam Video Hướng dẫn Di sản được liệt kê Vịnh Hạ Long là một điểm thu hút du lịch lớn ở Việt Nam, và đúng như vậy. Bay là hơn một ngàn trụ cột rừng đá vôi phủ, một số trong đó đều trống rỗng và chứa các hang động khổng lồ. Tôi tới thăm đảo Cát Bà, hòn đảo lớn nhất trong vịnh. Một nửa của ba Cát là Vườn quốc gia. Tôi phỏng vấn Tuấn, một chủ quán cà phê địa phương. Ông đưa cho tôi một tour du lịch của hòn đảo và chúng tôi cũng ghé thăm một ngôi làng nổi, nơi mọi người có trang trại nuôi cá trong các thùng nhỏ. Translation – Vu Khac Hao http://www.tamchandoor.com/ with help from Thư Minh Triệu and Nguyen Bich Thuy. Any traditional Vietnamese loops Discovery Sound http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFXNmsXOJNk Category: Travel & Events Tags: Ha long Bay Vietnam Cat Ba Island tour tourism boat fish Vịnh Hạ Long đảo Cát Bà Du lịch Việt Nam Video Hướng dẫn License: Standard YouTube License See more  FOOD CROPS CÂY LƯƠNG THỰC; FOODCROPS Dạy và học ĐHNLHCM Dạy và học BlogtiengViet Gia đình nông nghiệp NGỌC PHƯƠNG NAM, DẠY VÀ HỌC

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Weigela (Weigela florida) Plant type: Shrub USDA Hardiness Zones: 4b to 8a Height: 72″ to 108″ Spread: 72″ to 144″ Exposure: full sun Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink, Red, White Bloom Time: Late spring, Mid spring Leaf Color: Green Growth Rate: average Moisture: moist Soil Condition: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Form: Rounded, Upright or erect, Vase Landscape Uses: Border, Foundation, Pest tolerant, Massing, Specimen Special Features: Not North American native, Blooms are very showy Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Q&A: Gardening near Walnut Tree Question: If I plant a vegetable garden near a walnut tree, will it affect my vegetables performance? The garden is not under the tree but a few of the leaves and walnuts land at the edge of the garden. Answer: It’s a good question because walnut tree leaves and bark do contain compounds that can impede the growth of some other plants. My sense of it is this: If you new vege garden is not inundated with leaves and nuts, it’s probably fine. Right around the base of the tree is clearly another matter, but if you well beyond the outermost branches I do not forsee a problem. Beyond the growth inhibiting compounds in walnuts, shade and root competition from any kind of tree is also a factor. If your new garden area is not overwhelmed by walnut roots, and if the trees branches do not shade the new garden area, you’ll be okay. My advice is to go ahead and develop your new garden area. With the above factors in mind, if growth does not meet your expectations, you’ll have some culprits to consider. Good luck! Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Starting Spinach Indoors Question: Can spinach and/or New Zealand spinach be started in a greenhouse and transplanted outside in March or April? Answer: Although it’s possible to start regular spinach indoors, it doesn’t take well to transplanting. And since the plants are hardy, spinach seed can be sown outdoors about five weeks before the last frost, so that’s the most common practice. New Zealand spinach is not a true spinach, and is not cold-hardy. It should be sown right into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Since this is a heat-tolerant plant and doesn’t bolt like regular spinach, there is no need to get it started early. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Blossoms On Seedlings Question: Our zucchini and squash seedlings doing beautifully in our sunroom. The weather here is still cold, but the seedlings have sprouted blossoms. It’ll be a week or more before the weather gets mild. Should we pick off the blossoms? Answer: I would pinch them off. At this point, you want the plant to be spending its energy on foliage and root systems, not on flowering. In my experience seedlings blossom when they are rootbound and stressed for moisture, nutrients, or space. I hope you can get these seedlings in the ground soon. I recommend direct sowing some extra seeds, too, just as insurance, in case this batch is stunted. Good luck to you! Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Carefully Try Borax for Creeping Charlie Control Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), is an invasive perennial weed that vines through lawns and chokes out grass. Although fairly indestructible, it is sensitive to boron. For creeping Charlie control, dissolve five teaspoons of 20 Mule Team Borax in one quart of water and spray over a 25-square-foot area of lawn. This treatment should not be used in flower or shrub beds as the boron can also harm the plants you care about. Do not repeat on lawns more than once. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Evaluate Bulb Beds Make note of gaps in your spring-flowering bulb display; then plan to plant more bulbs in fall. Choose early-, mid-, and late-blooming varieties of each type of bulb to prolong the show. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Viburnum, Sargent (Viburnum sargentii) Plant type: Shrub USDA Hardiness Zones: 3b to 7b Height: 120″ to 179″ Spread: 120″ to 179″ Exposure: partial shade partial sun to full sun Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring Leaf Color: Green Growth Rate: average Moisture: moist Soil Condition: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Form: Rounded, Upright or erect Landscape Uses: Screen, Specimen Special Features: Attractive foliage, Not North American native, Attractive flowers or blooms Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Q&A: Lady Palm Question: I’m planting 2 Lady Palms. The containers are full of stems and roots. Do I break them up before planting or plant them whole? Answer: Palms have fibrous root systems and it will be difficult to separate the roots of your palms. Just plant them as is without trying to untangle the root mass. Dig holes as deep but a little wider than the nursery containers and set the plants in, backfilling with soil you took out of the planting holes. Water the palms thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil and be sure to water twice a week until they become established. Best wishes with your new palms. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Wireworm Control Question: What is the best way to rid the soil of wireworms? They destroyed half a row of bean plants, and I’ve given up growing potatoes because of them. Answer: Wireworms are the larvae of the click beetle and are often a pest of potatoes, beets, and beans. You should plant your potatoes in a different garden spot this year. To help control the problem, cultivate the soil frequently to expose and kill the wireworms. Try planting a cover crop of clover in the garden area — it repels wireworms. If all fails, don’t plant potatoes, beets, beans, or carrots for a few years, until the population of click beetles dwindles. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Green Growth on Soil Question: What is the green stuff growing on the top of the soil in some my pots of seedlings? It can be scraped off and it hasn’t gone any further over the top. Answer: It’s probably a moss or algae. Which ever it is, it is not a plant disease, but rather a sign that you are keeping the soil too wet. Back off the watering a bit, allowing the plants to dry out some between waterings. This will cut down on the unsightly green stuff. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Prune Roses When pruning roses in the spring, remove damaged or dead canes, as well as any suckers or shoots that arise from the rootstock (this is not an issue with own-root roses). When pruning roses, be sure to cut back to an outward-facing bud so that new growth spreads away from the center of the plant, ensuring good air circulation and fewer disease problems. Fertilize roses now and apply a fresh organic mulch. For an extra boost, sprinkle one-quarter cup of Epsom salts around each rose and water in. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Aerate Lawns Core-aerate compacted lawns to help nutrients, water, and air to penetrate and nourish grass roots. For best results use a core-aerator that pulls out plugs of soil and deposits them on the surface. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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How to Make Sweet Potato (Sweet Potato Dessert) スイートポテトの作り方

one of  the best online  Sweet Potato videos for learning by doing

Uploaded by cookingwithdog on You Tube

Ingredients for Sweet Potato
(serves 4)

2 Sweet Potatoes (gross weight 500g/1.10 lbs, net weight 300g/0.66 lbs)
50g Sugar (1.76 oz)
20g Butter (0.71 oz)
60ml Dairy Cream (0.254 u.s. cup)
1 Egg Yolk
1/2 tbsp Rum
A Few Drops of Vanilla Extract

1 Egg Yolk for Gloss Finish
1/2 tsp Water
Black Sesame Seeds

** Note: Reduce the microwave time to 3 minutes on each side of the potatoes for a full sized American microwave. The microwave we use (500 watt) also works as a conventional oven. Cook sweet potatoes in a microwave for the first time. Then bake them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) in a conventional oven.

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Viburnum, Sargent (Viburnum sargentii) Plant type: Shrub USDA Hardiness Zones: 3b to 7b Height: 120″ to 179″ Spread: 120″ to 179″ Exposure: partial shade partial sun to full sun Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring Leaf Color: Green Growth Rate: average Moisture: moist Soil Condition: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Form: Rounded, Upright or erect Landscape Uses: Screen, Specimen Special Features: Attractive foliage, Not North American native, Attractive flowers or blooms Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Q&A: Lady Palm Question: I’m planting 2 Lady Palms. The containers are full of stems and roots. Do I break them up before planting or plant them whole? Answer: Palms have fibrous root systems and it will be difficult to separate the roots of your palms. Just plant them as is without trying to untangle the root mass. Dig holes as deep but a little wider than the nursery containers and set the plants in, backfilling with soil you took out of the planting holes. Water the palms thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil and be sure to water twice a week until they become established. Best wishes with your new palms. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Wireworm Control Question: What is the best way to rid the soil of wireworms? They destroyed half a row of bean plants, and I’ve given up growing potatoes because of them. Answer: Wireworms are the larvae of the click beetle and are often a pest of potatoes, beets, and beans. You should plant your potatoes in a different garden spot this year. To help control the problem, cultivate the soil frequently to expose and kill the wireworms. Try planting a cover crop of clover in the garden area — it repels wireworms. If all fails, don’t plant potatoes, beets, beans, or carrots for a few years, until the population of click beetles dwindles. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Green Growth on Soil Question: What is the green stuff growing on the top of the soil in some my pots of seedlings? It can be scraped off and it hasn’t gone any further over the top. Answer: It’s probably a moss or algae. Which ever it is, it is not a plant disease, but rather a sign that you are keeping the soil too wet. Back off the watering a bit, allowing the plants to dry out some between waterings. This will cut down on the unsightly green stuff. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Prune Roses When pruning roses in the spring, remove damaged or dead canes, as well as any suckers or shoots that arise from the rootstock (this is not an issue with own-root roses). When pruning roses, be sure to cut back to an outward-facing bud so that new growth spreads away from the center of the plant, ensuring good air circulation and fewer disease problems. Fertilize roses now and apply a fresh organic mulch. For an extra boost, sprinkle one-quarter cup of Epsom salts around each rose and water in. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Aerate Lawns Core-aerate compacted lawns to help nutrients, water, and air to penetrate and nourish grass roots. For best results use a core-aerator that pulls out plugs of soil and deposits them on the surface. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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The Sweet Truth about Sweet Potato Production in Louisiana   one of  the best online gardening videosfor learning by doing

Uploaded by LSUagcenter on You Tube

How do sweet potatoes get from the field to your table? This video explains the incredible and intensive process of producing sweet potatoes. It’s an amazing process! Here’s your chance to learn the “Sweet Truth” about sweet potato production in Louisiana.

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Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) Plant type: Biennual, Perennial USDA Hardiness Zones: UKN Height: 6″ to 12″ Spread: 0″ Exposure: full sun Bloom Color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow Bloom Time: Early fall, Early spring, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring, Mid fall, Mid spring Leaf Color: Green Growth Rate: average Moisture: moist Soil Condition: Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained Form: Irregular or sprawling Landscape Uses: Border, Container, Ground cover, Massing, Specimen Special Features: Suitable for cut flowers Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Q&A: Patching Bare Spots Question: Is it time to start patching bare spots now with new seed? Answer: Now is a good time. Dig the soil a little bit and add some compost, then level the soil and sow your seeds. They should pop up in 7-14 days if kept moist. Best wishes with your lawn! Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Zinnia Transplanting Question: I am growing zinnias from seed in cell packs and they are about 2-3 inches tall. Should I transplant them into larger containers until I can set them outside? Answer: Your zinnias can’t be planted outside until after the danger of frost is past, so you will probably need to move them into larger containers, possible individual 2-inch pots. Move them up a size when the roots have filled the soil mix and before they become pot-bound. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Row Covers vs. Landscape Fabric Question: What is the difference between row covers and landscape fabrics? Answer: Row covers are intened to be used over plants to protect them from cold or to exclude pests. There are different weights of fabric depending on the need — heavy fabrics offer the best protection from the cold, while light ones are best for insect control so the plants don’t heat up too much underneath. Landscape fabric is intended to be used on the soil surface to block weeds. Although I suppose that, in a pinch, you could swap uses, it’s probably best to purchase the correct material in the first place. For example, black landscape fabric used as a row cover might cause the plants underneath to overheat. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Get a Kitchen Compost Bucket Although a kitchen compost bucket is useful year-round, with the spring appearance of garden-fresh vegetables and fruits, it’s usefulness become paramount. Unless, of course, you don’t mind fruit flies zipping about your kitchen. Commercially available kitchen compost buckets have tight-fitting lids and activated carbon filters that trap food odors. They are variously made of plastic, stainless steel and glazed clay. Most are attractive enough to have sitting near the kitchen sink. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Plant a Shade Garden Instead of struggling to grow grass in shady spots, create a shade garden filled with hostas, bleeding hearts, astilbe, and other shade-loving plants. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Indoor Garden  one of  the best online gardening videos

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Budget indoor garden 2009. Already harvesting lettuce and put it all together for well under $100 using resources on the net. Fun and easy to do. No pests and you can watch these things grow right in front of your eyes. I’m no expert and am learning as I go. Hope this inspires you to get growing indoors!

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Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) Plant type: Perennial USDA Hardiness Zones: 2b to 7b Height: 6″ to 8″ Spread: Exposure: shade to partial shade partial sun Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: Late spring, Mid spring Leaf Color: Green Growth Rate: fast Moisture: moist Soil Condition: Adaptable, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained Form: Spreading or horizontal Landscape Uses: Border, Container, Erosion control, Ground cover, Massing, Specimen, Woodland garden Special Features: Not North American native, Naturalizing, All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Suitable for cut flowers, Fragrant flowers Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Q&A: Shade Garden in Miami Question: I have a small shaded garden in my backyard, and I need plants that will grow well in the shade in Miami Florida. Any recomendations? Answer: There are many flowers that bloom in a fairly bright shade location. Some of your options are: Impatiens, Begonia, Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Oxalis, Mexican Petunia (Ruellia), Pansy, Texas Gold Columbine, Cyclamen, Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana), Hosta, Tradescantia, Violet, Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla striata), and Wishbone Flower (Torenia fournieri). If your shade is dense these flowers may not do well. It may be a good idea to have some trees trimmed a little to brighten up the shade. Thanks for the question Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Root Bound Annuals Question: What is the best way to treat the root system of root-bound annuals before planting? Answer: In some cases, severely root bound plants have already become so stressed that they will not thrive no matter what you do. But in general, moderately root bound transplants do just fine. In fact, a strong root system will make a strong plant. The best thing to do is to try to loosen the roots somewhat so that they are directed outward, and loosen the soil around the planting hole so that the roots can move into it easily. You might also pay special attention to those plants at watering time since they will have suffered some root damage in the process. Finally, they will establish fastest in moist but well drained soil with a high level of organic matter and adequate fertility. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Birds Eating Seedlings Question: I have tried several years running to plant sunflowers from seeds, however, the birds eat the seeds and young sprouts. Is there something I can do to deter the birds from eating my precious seeds? Answer: Unfortunately, sunflower seeds are a favorite of most birds. You can try erecting bird netting over newly seeded areas, making sure it’s high enough to allow growth and not let the birds poke through it. When the plants are a few inches tall, they should be safe from birds. Good luck! Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Keep You Camera Handy Taking photos of our gardens is both a fun pastime and a big help in planning for any changes in the garden. Unfortunately, spring seems to go by at a breakneck pace, and what was beautifully in bloom one day is often gone before you have time to take photos (let alone enjoy it). So, make sure you have your camera readily available, perhaps sitting near the door you most often use to go into the garden, and, if needed, get a new memory card. The best light for photography is early morning and at dusk. Try to avoid taking photos on a bright, sunny afternoon, when you’ll get harsh shadows in your photos. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Prune Witch Hazels Prune witch hazels once they’re through blooming. Remove a few interior branches and long, nonflowering shoots to encourage more flowering next year and keep plant in bounds. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Hydroponics for Beginners one of  the best online gardening videos

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How-To Build your Own Hydroponic System for Beginners.
I tried to make this system as cheap as I could and as simple as possible. It was a learning project. I could have used other tools but used only the ones I had on hand.

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Crabapple (Malus x) Plant type: Tree USDA Hardiness Zones: 3b to 8a Height: 72″ to 300″ Spread: 120″ to 300″ Exposure: full sun Bloom Color: Pink, Red, White Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring Leaf Color: Green Growth Rate: average Moisture: moist Soil Condition: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Form: Oval, Rounded, Upright or erect, Weeping Landscape Uses: Border, Espalier, Standard, Specimen, Street tree Special Features: Not North American native, Fragrant flowers, Attractive flowers or blooms Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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Q&A: Pruning a Climbing Rose Question: What’s the proper way to prune a climbing rose? Answer: Climbing roses produce blooms on new shoots that grow from old wood. A climbing rose can be allowed to reach the height desired before any pruning begins, which means leaving it untouched for 2-3 years. When the rose reaches its desired height, start training it horizontally to encourage production of sideshoots off of the main canes. Most climbers flower well with little pruning besides removal of dead, diseased or weak growth. The main canes only need pruning back to keep it from traveling too far, and laterals (sideshoots) can be lightly pruned back 3 to 6 inches or 3 to 4 buds. After at least three years, you can remove a few of the oldest canes to induce new main cane growth. In this way, the rose will always have a majority of 2 to 3 year old wood from which the flowering laterals grow. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Planting Sweet Potatoes Question: When and how do you plant sweet potatoes? Answer: Sweet potatoes grow best in the southern states where the days are long, warm and humid. Most sweet potatoes need 90-120 warm days to mature. Sweet potatoes for the garden are usually started by planting slips or prestarted plants that are sold bareroot. They require a warm soil so they are planted in late spring or early summer. To help the soil warm faster you can use a raised bed and cover it with black plastic. To create the perfect environment, build long, wide, 10″ inch high ridges spaced 3 1/3 feet apart. Work in plenty of compost and plant the sweet potato pips 6″ inches deep and 12″ inches apart. Avoid the use of fertilizers high in nitrogen, or you’ll have luxurious tops and very little tuber production. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Q&A: Deer Fencing Question: How tall a fence do I need to keep deer out of the garden? What’s the best material? Answer: Deer can and will leap over fences to get at a garden, so you need one at least 8′ high to keep them out. Deer are hesitant to jump over a solid fence because they can’t see what’s on the other side, so if it’s appropriate for your situation, consider a solid fence. If you use chainlink rather than wood, you can lay some fencing flat on the ground around the perimeter. This will discourage deer from getting too close too the fence. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Have a Sunny Summer Sow sunflower seeds in the garden for some garden “sunshine.” The giant oil seed types with the large heads are great feed for birds. Smaller-flowered multi-branching varieties make great cut flowers. Cut flower varieties grow from a few feet tall up to six feet with flower colors ranging from burgundy to pale yellow. When choosing a variety for cut flowers, read the description to see if it says “pollenless,” as this means the flowers will last longer and be less messy indoors. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

Tip: Purchase Summer Bulbs Start purchasing summer bulbs, like begonias, dahlias and gladiolas; wait to plant outdoors until after your average last frost date. Print | Comment | Tweet It | Facebook It

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