Tulip Hybridization

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Tulips are one of the most highly hybridized flowers available on the commercial market, and this has led to an almost endless array of colors and shapes in this popular bulb flower. As with any type of cross breeding, the successful hybridization of tulips requires an extensive knowledge of such things as the color, flowering [...]

Methods for creating dried flower arrangements

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Desiccants like silica gel make creating dried flowers both fun and easy, and dried flowers can bring much needed color through the cold months of winter. When drying flowers, it is important to use the proper techniques to achieve the best possible results. When drying flowers, the stem should be cut to an inch in [...]

Growing roses for beauty, competition and health

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

There are many different kinds of roses, and many reasons to grow roses. While everyone appreciates the beauty of roses, others go further and grow roses for competition on rose clubs and flower competitions, while others use the medicinal power inherent in the rose. The type of roses a gardener should choose is determined by [...]