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hometownlife
Excitement is budding as the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce prepares for the 17th Annual Royal Oak in Bloom scheduled from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9, in the Williams St. municipal parking lot, located at 11 Mile Road and Williams Street, in front of Royal Oak City Hall and the Royal Oak Public Library.
commercial-news
The University of Illinois Extension Office will present the telenet program "Cut Flowers for All Seasons" from 1?2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the University of Illinois Extension Office, just west of Danville at 12190 US Route 150.
seattletimes
Author Sydney Eddison has long shared her experiences maintaining her garden in Connecticut. Now she's using those experiences to help older gardeners like herself continue to pursue their passion as they age.
Horticulture Week
Flower delivery brand Interflora are to launch a range of new products at the Chelsea Flower Show this year with a three pronged approach to the event.
BUSINESS WEEK
Uganda's flower exports in 2009 dropped by 299 tonnes, the Uganda Flower Exporters Association (UFEA) has said.
telegraph.co.uk
A rhododendron has defied one of Britain's harshest winters to produce its first ever flowers after 24 barren years.
By Susie: What are the functions of tools, materials and equipment of flower arrangement?
Answer By The Flower Expert: There are many a number of items needed in flower arranging. They include,
1. Floral foam/Oasis - to poke flower stems into it.
2. Floral preservative - helps the material to stay fresh.
3. Clear floral tape - to use for making grids over the opening of your container.
4. Small sharp knife for cutting flower stems - for cutting flower stems
5. Green floral tape - to secure floral foam to your container
6. Cutting scissors - to cut stems and thin wires.
7. Container for flower arranging supplies - to store flower arranging supplies
By Geraldine Marquardt: I have purchased a beautiful begonia, however I'm not sure of the type of care it requires. I live in Ontario canada and my home faces south. Does this flower require a lot of light, water. I was told that there is also a rest period for this flower. How do I know when this is happening? Yellow leaves or what? Please help me keep this beautiful plant
Answer By The Flower Expert: There is a dormant period or rest period in winter.
They like warmth and humidity, but too much moisture will cause rotting
Some varieties need a bit of more sunlight than others.
Begonias can be put indoors but need good light conditions.
There are 3 types of begonias.
Fibrous rooted begonias, Rhizomatous begonias, Tuberous begonias which are are Winter-blooming.
These tuberous begonias like cool temperatures and moist, but not wet soil.
Dying up of foliage is the indication for rest period in begonias.
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