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Flowers
•June 27, 2021•

REPOTTING PHALAENOPSIS ORCHIDS

Phalaenopsis orchids should be re-potted every few years.  It’s a good idea to re-pot when the potting mixture starts to decompose, or the roots of your orchid have become tightly tangled. When tackling this task, it’s important that fresh, new potting mixture is used to prevent the spread of disease that may be lurking in...
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•April 13, 2021•

THE BENEFITS OF MARIGOLDS IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Did you know that marigolds are a powerhouse in the vegetable garden?  They serve to help protect your vegetables and improve the soil.  Gardens cannot produce without pollination, and the bright, cheerful flowers of marigolds are wonders in providing attraction for bees, butterflies and other helpful bugs. Marigolds can be planted in containers and set...
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•April 12, 2021•

7 BEGINNER TIPS FOR PLANTING BULBS

START WITH HEALTHY BULBS Make sure that when purchasing your bulbs you take a good look at them.  They need to be firm and dry.  They should not have any mold or soft, mushy areas. BE PATIENT & PLANT AT THE RIGHT TIME Don’t be in a rush to plant out your bulbs until waiting...
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•April 12, 2021•

TRITONIA

Tritonia corms (bulbo-tubers) should be planted in light, sandy, friable (easily crumbled) soil that is loose for good drainage. Tritonia are great in pots and should be planted at a depth of about 4cm. After planting, it’s a good idea to mulch them well, which will protect them from the frost and help with moisture...
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