tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73381624049303148152024-03-07T19:40:11.455-08:00Bloomchristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-62128308230156009632010-06-24T18:52:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:52:36.783-07:00Will my gerber daisy bloom again next year if I take care of it?If live in southern California, maybe you could put it outside<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Otherwise, to keep it alive indoors, you would need VERY bright lights. I find the lightbulbs designed for people who are sensitive to light levels in the winter and fabulous for my plants. They imitate natural light. Any bulb like that would be suitable<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Plants indoors have low light (from a plants point of view) and plants that can survive low light just fine, may none the less not bloom, because bloom requires very bright light.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-35037687714271267952010-06-24T18:52:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:52:20.889-07:00How fast was a man named Bloom?It's a drinking song isn't it?<br><br /><br />He wasn't very fast, because: <br><br /><br />There once was a man named Bloom<br><br /><br />Who very nearly came to his doom<br><br /><br />He stood saying he was irate<br><br /><br />nearly take out by a pirate<br><br /><br />Who stood on top of his tomb.How fast was a man named Bloom?<br >His first name was Shaboom!How fast was a man named Bloom?<br >aint got a clue is there a man named bloomchristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-41032688930012046002010-06-24T18:52:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:52:06.465-07:00Orlando bloom i need help if u know alot about hime then help?i need 2 know his parents names, if he has any siblings, what was his child hood like ,what his education, what were his challenges/obstacles, accomplishments, and any other good info plez help and thanxOrlando bloom i need help if u know alot about hime then help?<br >wikipedia is your friend darlin, lol<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Blo鈥?/a><br><br /><br />sorted! x)Orlando bloom i need help if u know alot about hime then help?<br >need 2 know? i think ur just a stalker :(<br >If you google him or search in yahoo you will find everything you need but I have copied one the best bio's I have seen for you to see.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Take care,<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Carol<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.theorlandobloomfiles.com/inde鈥?/a><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Orlando Bloom Biography <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Born on January 13, 1977 in Canterbury, England, Orlando Bloom's plans of becoming an actor developed quite early when he realized that the characters on TV and in the movies weren't real, that they were actors. ';Once I realized that I could be Superman or I could be The Hustler or I could be Daniel Day Lewis's character in The Last Of The Mohicans - I was like, ';Man, I can become an actor and be all of those things.'; In 1993, he moved to London to improve his career, doing bit parts in TV series like ';Casualty';. Orlando spent two years at the National Youth Theatre before getting a scholarship to train with the British American Drama Academy. His first memorable appearance, a cameo in the critically acclaimed movie Wilde in 1997, earned him various film offers, which he all turned down in favor to play theatre. After Wilde, Orlando attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for 3 years. On stage, he appeared in plays like ';The Seagull';, ';Twelfth Night';, and ';Trojan Women';.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Orlando's first major movie role was in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, playing the ethereal elf Legolas Greenleaf, a role he received only days before graduating drama school in London. Two years later, when The Fellowship of the Ring premiered, audiences were in instant awe of the blonde haired, blue eyed elf with killer cheek bones, who was also handy with a bow and arrow. It didn't take long for Orlando to become a full fledged teen heartthrob, hailed by magazines as ';The next big thing';. In interviews and magazines, fans discovered that off-screen, Orlando was quite different than his movie counterpart. With brown eyes, dark hair, olive skin, and a keen yet quirky fashion sense, he looked right at home on the cover of GQ. Unlike the quiet Legolas, Orlando was full of energy and infectious enthusiasm, charming everyone he worked with, along with the fans. In interviews, he described himself as an adrenaline junky; skydiving, bungee jumping, surfing and snowboarding in his spare time. This live life to it's fullest concept seems to come partly from a brush with death that Orlando had while in drama school. Falling 3 stories from a friend's roof terrace, Orlando faced the possibility of never walking again, but was able to walk out of the hospital 12 days later. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />A walking miracle, Orlando seemed to be on the road to mega-stardom. Released shortly after the The Fellowship of the Ring was the gritty war drama, Black Hawk Down, directed by Ridley Scott. Orlando played Private First Class Todd Blackburn, and showed the enthusiasm, excitement and nervousness of an 18 year old soldier new to the world of war in Somalia. Shadowing a real life experience, his character falls from a helicopter and breaks his back. His next role was that of Joe Byrne in Ned Kelly, a historical biopic of the infamous Australian outlaw. Even though the movie had a limited release, the reviews were positive for Orlando's portrayal of Ned Kelly's right hand man. Next came the swashbuckling blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, which cemented Orlando's place as the action movie ';It Boy';. Playing the dashing yet straight-laced blacksmith, Will Turner, Orlando won even more hearts by showing off his sword fighting skills alongside his idol, Johnny Depp, while romancing the film's heroine played by Keira Knightley. In 2004 came another period action movie, Troy. Although the role of Paris saw Orlando again using a sword and bow, it was a departure from his past roles. Paris was an anti-hero, young and foolish at times, sacrificing all for love. Also released in 2004, although only limited in Europe, was the indie film The Calcium Kid, a mockumentary comedy about a milkman who becomes a boxer. Orlando was able to show off his comedic skills while playing a modern character, with no weapons or costumes. The indie film Haven also made its debut at the 2004 Toronto Film Festival. Orlando both starred in and co-produced the film. It has yet to be released into theaters. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Orlando's first starring role in a major production was in Kingdom of Heaven, released in 2005. Although the film was considered a box office disappointment, the reviews of Orlando's acting were positive. He was able to convey the inner turmoil of a man on a journey of spiritual and self discovery. Orlando's next starring role will be that of Drew Baylor in Elizabethtown. A modern comedic drama written and directed by Cameron Crowe. A sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean titled Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest will be released in Summer 2006.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Although Orlando has grown since his premiere in The Lord of the Rings, he still has the same genuine love of life and work. He likes to keep his family and friends out of the li<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/map/281.shtml'>computer security</a></li>christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-86281088480370389902010-06-24T18:51:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:51:48.983-07:00Could you give me planting instructions for my phalaenopsis saga pearl? Do they bloom all year long?depending on the conditions(light,water)ect they can bloom several times in one yr.best mediam i have found is spagnum moss or a asmundum(tree moss)if a indoor plant it should be watered only a couple times a week,outside during summer moths water when the moss get bry to the touch(stick a finger in around the roots)fertilize once every two weeks using a 20-20-20 bloom booster,during winter cut back on water to once a week and fertilize once a monthCould you give me planting instructions for my phalaenopsis saga pearl? Do they bloom all year long?<br >This may help. Too beautiful!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://orchids.com/shop/shopCatResult.as鈥?/a>christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-83208625219649169212010-06-24T18:51:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:51:32.976-07:00When is the best springtime to see the desert in bloom?We would like to come in MarchWhen is the best springtime to see the desert in bloom?<br >Late February through early June. Peak season is usually April or early May depending upon how much rain we have had during the winter and early spring. You will see different blooms at different times... Enjoy!!When is the best springtime to see the desert in bloom?<br >april<br >The desert doesn't bloom all at once, it goes in shorts and spurts throughout the year. The Botanical Garden has a nice bit on it. Bring light, breathy clothes, it'll be in the 90s.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-78091257973051715802010-06-24T18:51:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:51:17.026-07:00When do lilies bloom?I'm not sure what kind of lily I have planted... I think it is pink %26amp; white.<br><br /><br />The plant is about 4 feet tall %26amp; has lots of buds on them, but they're not blooming. Does anyone know what time of year they bloom?When do lilies bloom?<br >Different lilies bloom at different times of the year. My Easter lilies just came into bloom this week, and if your's have buds then they should bloom shortly.When do lilies bloom?<br >Daylilies bloom throughout the summer and into fall. Give it some time to get accustomed to it's new home. Water every other day (1 gal) and throw a small scoop of a balanced plant food into the water once a week until it blooms.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Cut back the feeding to once a month after it starts blooming.<br >my lilies bloomed in the spring,now I have bubs on them again so they'll be blooming soon,so will yours,so be a little patient,and you will have some nice flowers in your garden.<br >I'm sure then very shortly its going to bloom. Just wait.<br >Sounds as if you have Asian lilies, usually a spring bloomer. But if you have buds, you will have blooms in a few days.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-15783015622494305972010-06-24T18:51:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:51:00.125-07:00My 2 year old tea rose bush did not bloom the 2nd year .......why?I bought a beautiful rose bush in the spring of 2007 ,it had really beautiful rose that year. I cut it back in the fall did not mulch and come spring it took its time with any kind of foilage.Then something strange happened,a new sprout came up in a total different area of the base and grew with leaves to about 3 inches. Alas, one little rose came up.Eventually ,the stems in the old base spot came up ,but no flowers all summer. What happened?My 2 year old tea rose bush did not bloom the 2nd year .......why?<br >Roses are gross feeders and need lots of fertilizer, moisture and sun to do well.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you haven't fertilized, do this with a rose food such as sudden impact, if your not watering make sure it gets a regular deep water, and if it isn't getting any sun move it to a sunnier position.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you have cut it back too far, it may take some time to recover. Roses grow 'water shoots' to renew the shrub. Completely new branches grow from the bottom each year and the roses grow on the top of these. If you have cut the plant back so hard, or it has died back you may only have the root stock left. If the rose was the same as the original purchased plant this is not the case. If the rose that flowered was different - Dr Huey is a single dark crimson than that is from the root stock. Cut any stems from below the graft completely off.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You won't be able to see what is happening till you revitalize the bush. Don't despair, treat with TLC and wait and see what happens.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck. My 2 year old tea rose bush did not bloom the 2nd year .......why?<br >If a rose does well the first year then it usually does well from then on unless a winter damages it. I wonder if the winter killed the top graft and now you have the understock growing. The understock is usually a climber called Dr. Huey and it is a semi double red rose. What happens is that when a winter kills part of the main rose this gives the very vigorous understock a change to grow and because it is so vigorous it will in time make the main rose so weak it will die off the next cold winter. To see what rose is growing, take a trowel and pull the soil away from the base and if the canes are coming from above the union bump then it is the main one. If they are growing out from below the bump, it will be the understock. The chances of bring back the main on are slim if it is the understock that is growing. You would have to tear (not cut) the long canes off at the base so it forms a wound and then they won't come back. Hope this helpschristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-48789914717265094092010-06-24T18:50:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:50:44.878-07:00What flowers bloom year round?Tropical species, usually.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Though perennials return year after year, they usually don't bloom more than twice in a season. Those which find themselves under snow don't usually bloom at that time............What flowers bloom year round?<br >The ones that dont die :-)What flowers bloom year round?<br >Most tropical plants will, though if you live in a temperate zone none will, since they lose their leaves in the winter. If you are just talking about the summer growing season, then I would recomend butterfly bush. If you live in a tropical zone try any kind of lotus if the soil is very wet.<br >Vincas, they're wonderful plants. Very easy to take care of.<br >if you live in zone 10 anything will bloom year around...in zone 9 maybe a few.....below that is zero plants year around.<br >SUNFLOWER<br >perennials grow year round. Check out www.perennials.com for your garden options<br >Dandelions<br >marigolds, roses.......depending on your climate<br >I don't know where you live but, I live in zone 9. I grow lots and lots of flowers. Many bloom most of the time but, petunias never give up. Plant them in intervals.<br >Rather than flowers try a few smallish flowering shrubs that have random flushes of flowers year-round. <br><br /><br />That way you still get good foliage and the plant doesn't get as daggy looking!<br >It depends where you live!<br><br /><br />When I lived in Arizona my Vincas had flowers all year long.<br >For me, hibiscus and pentas mostly in zone 9.<br >silk oneschristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-75661260417115816552010-06-24T18:50:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:50:29.364-07:00Have things started to bloom where you live yet?Yes, and it's all so beautiful.....Cherry Blossom Trees and flowers. I just love the Spring time!Have things started to bloom where you live yet?<br >Yes.<br><br /><br />The flowers are blooming and the fruit trees are blooming.Have things started to bloom where you live yet?<br >Yes, but the 3 inches of snow yesterday covered them up.<br >Yes the crocus, daffodils, and tulips<br >Nope, we have gotten way to much snow this past week. In fact it's snowing now.<br >unfortunately no<br >only the blooming snow.<br >Yess!!!<br><br /><br />There are tons of roses in my garden=]<br><br /><br />Just Beautiful<br >nope<br >yes, but it snowed overnight. but it wasn't even a half an inch<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/map/281.shtml'>computer security</a></li>christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-33579971319375152862010-06-24T18:49:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:49:56.935-07:00Why didn't my Christmas cactus ever bloom?It did last year. This year, no signs. I even put it overnight in a dark closet because I read that was supposed to help! Is it done? :(Why didn't my Christmas cactus ever bloom?<br >Hi, I've had a few that didn't bloom for me, too.<br><br /><br />Pleases take a look at this site, maybe next year or sooner you may have better results.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.fernlea.com/xmas/cactinfo.htm<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hope this helps,<br><br /><br /> DaveWhy didn't my Christmas cactus ever bloom?<br >You Welcome.<br><br /><br />I hope you have better results soon.<br><br /><br />Take Care,<br><br /><br /> Dave <span>Report Abuse</span><br /> <br >This year, North America has experienced far more warmth than any other ever recorded. It's playing havok with all sorts of creatures. The Canada Geese are still in the North, Horses and other furry animals have already shed thier winter coats... it's going to be disatrous.<br >i have one too, and it got tons of blooms on it this year, cause i kept it in my sunny sunroom/dining room i have. but that room gets colder in winter, and i think the cold started making my blooms fall off, so next yr. i will for sure bring it to the warmer spot of the house.....last year i kept it in the warmer spots.<br >Christmas cactus NEVER bloomed for me, until I moved to a place where they had a 'cool' but EXTREMELY SUNNY southern 'view' ... and then they bloomed like CRAZY. But, they did it in 'alternating years' ... so if you got NO blooms, but you have it in a sunny spot, then it may be 'done forever' ... keep it and try again next year ... and get another one that did bloom this year ... that way you'll probably get one of them to bloom EVERY year, alternating... but if it doesn't bloom for five years then 'put it out to pasture' or give it to someone who loves it without the blossoms, because it may just be 'too old' ...christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-59615621101844702142010-06-24T18:49:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:49:40.901-07:00Day Lillies only bloom once?Illinois, do day lillies need full sun to bloom after the first time? I get them in spring, but they don't repeat bloom. i tried to thin them out also.Day Lillies only bloom once?<br >zocko,<br><br /><br />Some daylilies bloom only once. Others can bloom multiple times. While still others are deciduous. So when you are picking out daylilies, don't take it for granted that they all do the same thing.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Most people want evergreen, multiple blooming or everblooming daylilies.Day Lillies only bloom once?<br >Yes, one bloom lasts only one day. You have to dead-head all the spent blooms to get it to create more blooms. These are not true lillies, they just look like lillies. Their root system does not consist of bulbs. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You may have to cull the bed, too. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Check your growing Zone, go to your local nursery and get advice on soil conditions, and be careful on what you grow besidie them because different groups of plants need different soil conditions.<br >Daylillies only bloom once per season. But have numerous flowers, hence the name day lillies<br >Mine were half in the shade and half the day in the sun. They bloomed once but then the other buds would bloom all spring and summer. Do you apply more potting soil around then in the spring. They need to be fertilize too and I usre alittle miracle grow on mine..Have you gone to a nursery and ask them. Good Luck to you!!!<br >My Day Lillies only bloom once. They are in mostly afternoon sun.<br><br /><br />I pick the flowers when they are spent and put them in the fridge until I have enough for a meal. They are edible and can be sauteed in butter with salt and pepper. They taste good and if you have enough plants you could have a good meal out of them (side dish).<br><br /><br />An after thought....... make sure your plants are the edible kind.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-70007898867291801092010-06-24T18:49:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:49:24.940-07:00Last september i planted lilly bulbs , are they gauranteed to bloom this spring?Most lillies do not bloom in the spring--not when daffodils and tulips bloom. They bloom later. There are very few guarantees in life.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-30618967506288168262010-06-24T18:49:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:49:08.896-07:00When does it bloom?what season does a plumeria tree bloom?<br><br /><br />thank you<br><br /><br />any source/ experience would be great .When does it bloom?<br >May thru September more or less her on the mainland. Throughout the year on the Hawaiian Islands.. Here are some resources for you. Enjoy......<br><br /><br />http://www.plumeria101.com/<br><br /><br />http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/plume鈥?/a><br><br /><br />http://www.theplumeriasociety.org/When does it bloom?<br >mid-summer it will bloom into a beautiful plant<br >In Calif they bloom in summer(NOW!). If yours is not blooming it could be too young or not enough sun.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck :-)<br >It needs to be tropical or sub-tropical in it's growing location. here is a helpful link for you:<br><br /><br />http://www.exoticplumeria.com/instructio鈥?/a><br><br /><br />...jj<br >Plumerias usually have a dormant season of december to march in the northern hemisphere. This is when they drop their leaves and just look like dead sticks coming out of the ground.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-13296424207821689222010-06-24T18:48:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:48:53.050-07:00Who is Bloom's? How does his step of learning relate to us?It's Blooms Taxonomy . Try the link below for help.<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/map/281.shtml'>computer security</a></li>christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-19783009725477869792010-06-24T18:48:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:48:37.066-07:00How do i get an algae bloom than is controlable?i wanted to have some in my chiclid tank<br><br /><br /> i have all ki nd of psuedothropheus (sorry if spelled wrong) my fish are like 2 red zebras, 3 cobalt blue, 2 yellow chiclids and a bunch of slate rock and a java fern i waner to have some alge for my fish to graze on thank for your answerHow do i get an algae bloom than is controlable?<br >over time a good lawer should build up on it's own.. your tap water probably has traces of phosphates and nitrates, both will cause algea growth<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />worse comes to worse, you can buy some nori from an ethnic/japanese grocery storeHow do i get an algae bloom than is controlable?<br >Yeah if you keep your tank in any amount of light, it should start to grow. A huge patch emerged on my plastic one when it came through a bulletproof window.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-5525646761282906622010-06-24T18:48:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:48:20.846-07:00Why won't my daffodils bloom?I transplanted some daffodils and now they won't bloom. They come up, but don't get any flowers. What could be the problem?Why won't my daffodils bloom?<br >Has this happened numerous years, or just one year? Sometimes, bulbs don't bloom the first year they are transplanted. If they were very crowded before you moved them, and a lot of the bulbs were quite small (these small bulbs are called ';offsets';), then the bulbs may need a year of growth before they are ';bloom-size'; bulbs. But they almost always bloom from the second year on, as long as you leave the green leaves on the plant until it dies back naturally so the bulb can get ready for next year.Why won't my daffodils bloom?<br >Do you cut off the leaves when they start looking bad? Let them stay on until they dry up because the leaves feed the bulb. You might try fertilizing them.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Also you may have transplanted them when they weren't dormant and disrupted their cycle.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-87628645863785410792010-06-24T18:48:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:48:04.934-07:00What body lotion would compliment the perfume 'covet pure bloom'?Never Heard of it <br><br /><br />http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081121060224AAr5ZGxWhat body lotion would compliment the perfume 'covet pure bloom'?<br >donnochristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-31434139886585148122010-06-24T18:47:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:47:49.561-07:00Who thinks Orlando Bloom took too many baths during Pirates of the Caribean?Orlando Bloom is hot not me!!!Who thinks Orlando Bloom took too many baths during Pirates of the Caribean?<br >I think she took way too many baths.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-62891293309036743552010-06-24T18:47:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:47:33.280-07:00I'm looking for some really unusual and eye catching flowers to plant which will bloom in the heat of summer.I'd like to have blooms in late July and August. My flower garden seems to peter out after spring and early summer. Any Ideas?I'm looking for some really unusual and eye catching flowers to plant which will bloom in the heat of summer.<br >You didn't say what your gardening zone is. I'm a zone 6a and some of my gardens most unique blooms are in the fall. I have turtlehead, monkshood,toadlilies and great blue lobelia. Also, the tall candlelabra type blooms of snakeroot is awesome. All but the toadlily are native plants.I'm looking for some really unusual and eye catching flowers to plant which will bloom in the heat of summer.<br >red hot pokers are vivid and unusual looking also canna lilys bloom up til frost and are a great addition for late summer blooms. i've seen red, orange and yellow ones. hummingbirds love the red ones. late summer is a good time for mums and annuals such as marigolds and zinnias<br >Russian Sage<br><br /><br />Coreopsis<br><br /><br />Echinacea<br><br /><br />Leucanthemum<br><br /><br />Gallardia<br >My two favorites are nasturtium and hibiscus. Hibiscus comes in a few varieties. When I checked my local greenhouse they had shrub, tree and tropical varieties. I advise you to check into flowers that grow best in tropical climates. You want something that grows best in the heat of the summer. Impatients bloom like crazy at this time but they are not very unusual. Although you can get them in a variety of brilliant colors.<br >I have a nice stand of dahlias that are really coming on nicely as are the galdiolos and the canas. This is the first year I tried hibiscus. The plants are getting big but no blossoms yet. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck with your choice.<br >Black-eyed Susan (perennial). Zinnias (short or tall). Cosmos. Marigolds. Cleome. Hibiscus.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-36457717460608428612010-06-24T18:47:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:47:17.607-07:00Why won't my wisteria bloom?We planted a Wisteria a couple years ago from a nursery...no idea specifically what kind unfortunately. It was small but did get a few thin strands of light purple flowers the first year. It's year 3 0r 4 and nothing since. The plant has grown very big and covered the arbor. We've trimmed watered fertilized according to things we've read but no flowers:-(!Why won't my wisteria bloom?<br >I speak from experience.....we help our next door neighbor cut back his wisteria right after it blooms in the spring to make it bloom the following year. It works every time. We cut it back by as much as 1/3 to 1/2. It RECOVERS quickly. LOL! But it can also be cut back a couple of feet from the tip ends right after it blooms in the spring if you don't want to be so drastic. It blooms heavily every spring and is a beautiful green the rest of the summer.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />One year the wisteria kept hitting our neighbor in the face while he was mowing, he got mad and cut it all the way to the ground. The next spring it was so heavy with flowers that you could not see the branches. It was absolutely beautiful! If we had one in our yard, I would cut it to the ground right after it blooms every spring. And like I said above, they recover quickly and are pretty all summer long.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If your lawn fertilizer is washing over into the soil of your wisteria, it will not bloom. Lawn fertilizer will cause pretty green leaves, but no flowers not only on the wisteria but any flower or shrub.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You can do the same with honeysuckles and trumpet vines.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />------------<br><br /><br />2006 added to the above:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hello there, if you live where there is little rain fall, you will not have trouble with your wisteria growing out of bounds. But if you live where you have plenty of rain each year, your wisteria will be hard to control. We live in the southwest's semi-desert, our next door neighbor's wisteria gives us no problems at all. It has stayed the same size for over twenty years.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Another thing you can do is plant them in BIG, BIG, BIG containers. Be sure to have something strong that they can climb on such as a metal trellis that is in the ground beside the container. They do get heavy.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If it gets too wild, you can cut wisteria to the ground and it will come back for you the next year.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Information so you will grow a beautiful tree:<br><br /><br />(from: http://www.traxfarms.com/info_tips/nurse鈥?/a> )<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />';Wisteria<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Wisteria is a pretty carefree grower. It can be stubborn with its bloom, but when it does bloom it is spectacular. This plant must have sun, less than full sun retards flowering. All wisteria need well-drained soil that has been loosened at least 2 feet down; this gives the roots room to sprawl. If the soil is poor, add sand for drainage, compost or peat moss to lighten the texture. When planting, position the plant so the graft is above the soil line. Keep the new plants well watered until new growth begins and never let them dry out.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Wisteria is a heavy vine that needs a sturdy trellis or arbor. The trunks can be manually twisted or braided and the rapid growth of the vines makes twisting and training easy. Position the vines in place, stake, and tie with a soft cord.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Wisteria grows quickly and can live for decades. It will survive almost anywhere, but getting it to flower is not easy. Fertilize in late spring with a high phosphate fertilizer around the base of the trunk. Do not use a high nitrogen fertilizer; this promotes new vegetative growth and fewer flowers. Keeping the vine under control helps divert energy to flowering. Also make sure it is in full sun. Root pruning is often recommended to slow growth. With a sharp shovel blade, cut into the soil around the trunk. Stay at least 2 feet away from the trunk to form a circle 4-6 feet across. The vines should also be pruned back by cutting 2 feet or more from the tips. A regular mid-July/August pruning will boost flowering. New vertical growth should be trimmed and suckers at the base of the plant removed.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Wisteria is one of the most trouble-free plants with no significant pests or diseases.';<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />(If your lawn fertilizer is washing over into the soil of your wisteria, it will not bloom. Lawn fertilizer will cause pretty green leaves, but no flowers not only on the wisteria but any flower or shrub.)Why won't my wisteria bloom?<br >With your wisteria trained two light summer pruning should take place during the first three summers to control any wild side shoots that you do not wish to tie in and to reduce any excessive foliage.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you have had a wisteria for a numbers for years that has failed to flower it is time for some drastic measures. In late autumn after the leaves have fallen you should prune the plant back by 50% removing all the thinner stems, only leaving the main plant structure. Test the soil to see if it is alkaline and if it is add a small dressing of iron sulphate to help counter act this and help turn the soil slightly acid. Finally top dress with some organic matter around the base. In some cases you will find that even this drastic pruning will not result in flowering because the plant has been planted incorrectly in the first place with no organic mater or it had been propagated from a parent plant that was also lacked flowers. The only solution at this stage is to replant with a new plant, which you know to have been propagated from a prolific flowering parent.<br >Considering it covered you arbor in 3 or 4 years I鈥檓 thinking haven鈥檛 pruned it enough鈥? Prune it heavily this fall and fertilize with super phosphate. <br><br /><br />In the spring prune new growth down to 3 pr 4 buds. <br><br /><br />Do not fertilize in the spring. <br><br /><br />mid-summer prune to five buds. <br><br /><br />Good luck!<li><a href='http://www.computer-security.com.cn/map/281.shtml'>computer security</a></li>christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-89605179048493571062010-06-24T18:47:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:47:00.855-07:00What to put on daylillys that won't bloom?Nomo is right, new plants may take up to three years. They also like full sun. They'll grow in partial to full shade, but won't bloom, or the blossom will be disappointing. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /> They're not heavy feeders, and there's nothing you can put on them to make them bloom. If they become severely crowded, however, dividing them will result in more bloom. Hope this helps...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Daylily hybridizerWhat to put on daylillys that won't bloom?<br >Some varieties bloom later than others. Also it may take 2 years after planting for them to bloom. I have had mine 3 years now and they are just now in full bloom - the last 2 years were sparse. There is a saying about plants: ';The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap';What to put on daylillys that won't bloom?<br >Either they are too young to bloom as the other answers suggest or they aren't getting enough sun.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Or have you been using a high nitrogen fertilizer on them already. High nitrogen encourages green leafy growth at the expense of flowers.<br >superphosphate...fertilizer sold as 0-46-0christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-8225543971393481422010-06-24T18:46:00.002-07:002010-06-24T18:46:44.993-07:00My 12 year old daughter is listening to, Black Hole Sun, Creap, In Bloom, etc? What should I do? Please help?Well, my 12 year old daughter last in 6th grade would listen to pop, country, and pretty good songs I guess. And over the Summer (her father and I are divorced) her dad moved. She drives about 4 hours every other week traveling from my house one week to her father's the next. I have done some things in the past that maybe weren't the best. But anyways over this Summer she got a hole new taste it seems. I have nothing wrong with that though. She's been playing guitar and everything and loves rock. But she really likes songs like, In Bloom, Creap, Black Hole Sun and everything. She's been wearing bandanas, jeans with (not that many) rips. She also wears black tees and doesn't like bright colors. She also seems even quieter now. Should I be worried? Can you please help me? She was a good kid in 6th grade. Straight As. Athletic. Nice. Are things going wrong? She writes somewhat sad songs. (They're Beautiful though they make me cry). Help Me? P.S. She also listens to Kansas, Bon Jovi, and not just the songs I've listed. God Bless!My 12 year old daughter is listening to, Black Hole Sun, Creap, In Bloom, etc? What should I do? Please help?<br >She moved on from country and pop to rock? It sounds like her taste is improving at least.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />My son is five, and he listens to all kinds of music--White Stripes, Kings of Leon, Pink Floyd, Fountains of Wayne, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, The Cure, Jack Johnson, Phish, Tangerine Dream, Mazzy Star, and Alvin %26amp; the Chipmunks (LOL). He listens to what my husband and I listen to, and when he hears a song he likes, he asks us to add it to his iPod playlist--you should see all the random stuff that's on there. This is the music he knows because it's what he's exposed to. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Changing musical tastes isn't necessarily anything to be concerned with in and of itself. She is growing up, and she and her friends are probably just expanding their musical tastes a bit. She might just be more interested in it because she's being exposed to different things. Be thankful she isn't driving you nuts with Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If her grades are dropping, she doesn't seem interested in things you used to do, she drops her old friends and starts hanging out with a new crowd, or any other significant behavioral changes occur, that might be cause for some concern. But she has just gone through a traumatic loss with her father moving away. It's natural that she should have some feelings about it.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />It's probably just a combination of a little teenage angst, missing her father, and wanting to seem a little more grown up.My 12 year old daughter is listening to, Black Hole Sun, Creap, In Bloom, etc? What should I do? Please help?<br >I love the song ''Black Hole Sun'', by Soundgarden! And I'm a 39 year old mother of 3!! I understand how you might be concerned just ask her, and if that doesn't work consider giving her some space for a while. My 15 year old daughter suddenly turned her music status and started listening to Rock. Grunge and Alternative. But she's still the same bubbly, clumsy, funny girl she's always been!<br >i was the same way for a few years. don't discourage what she is doing but encourage he to be social and go to school functions. i was a ';goth kid'; for about two and a half years. also during this time i was a cheerleader but extremely shy. actually if you asked anyone in my graduating class they prob don't know who i am but i don't consider that a bad thing<br >Let her listen to what she wants, don't shelter her. If you've raised your kids with common sense she'll know it's just music and not to let it influence her decisions in life.<br >well mom welcome to puberty !<br><br /><br />you will notice changes for 4 more years.................these fads will come and go...some you will like some you want .....hang in there you will be fine ans so will she,,,,,please REMEMBER ALWAYS TO BE A PARENT FIRST NOT HER FRIEND..lead ,guide and direct and be a positive influence on her life<br >cheer her up by taking her and her best friends to six flags or somewere were she really likes to go... or give her some money to spend at the mall... let her have some more times with her friends... take her to happy places over all.<br >FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS RELAX AND PRAISE HER FOR HER GREAT GRADES AND DONT HARRASS HER ABOUT HER MUSIC AND THE WAY SHE DRESSES YOU DONT WANT HER GETTING MAD AT YOU THEN START REBELLING<br >Lol daughter is a lot like me and reminds me of me that's what we do..but evenchuly we will grow out of it...but for I say just let her live her life....=P<br >shes probably depressed<br><br /><br /><br >so as a teenager, and daughter of divorced parents i can maybe answer this. maybe she's not exactly depressed. it could just be that she's experimenting with different styles, and she likes writing emotional songs. her taste could just be changing. maybe it could be a little depression if the divorce is really affecting her, but maybe not. as long as her grades stay up there, and she still enjoys sports or whatever it is she used to like , i don't think there's a reason to worry. many teens are into the goth emo and scene styles but there's no depression involved.<br >She Has Turned Rocker no need to worry its just personality at first elementary kids dont know what they want during middle they experiment . she is deciding to dress the way she feel comfortable i write sad songs and poems sometimes also im 14 and i understand what she might be going through dont go and call a priest she is just dressing how she likes and how she feels just try to be a good parent and do not panic simpley let her be herself keep her from drugs guns and gangs dont keeep her from rocking out<br >Mikey not understand why her taste in music is such a big deal. Music is an individual experience has nothing to do with her maturity she is developing right now.<br><br /><br />What , you never did some changing during your maturity phase ?<br><br /><br />What does her choice in color have to do with her being a fine young lady ?<br><br /><br />Your concentrating on the LEAST important thing right now. Keep being a loving , understanding and supportive parent and all will work out in the end.<br><br /><br />You also could be a little more open minded and understanding of her own unique personality...............<br >well you can always tell her you do not like it and if she continues to do it take all her radio stuff so she can not listen to it and she might just want to be one of them people that dress all in black and be happy that way she might comes home one day with black hair <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />there is not much you can do she is her own person and it is not like she is out sleeping wiht every tom dick and hairy <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />i think the best is to let them be if they are not causing any harm <br >I really doubt its depression, there was a point in my life were I wore black and was quite. Kids are different at home then they are out with friends or school. Schools a pain, btw. Its stressfull. <br><br /><br />but if it is a depression, here is what i can say:<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I'm a child with parents of my own, so i can tell you what it feels to be depressed. its not the best feeling, in fact it really sucks. But the thing that i believe is the best, you should talk to her. If its not the divorce shes upset about its either school, or shes having troubles with herself. School is stressfull, believe it or not, it seems to get more and more horrible by the minute, and sometimes teenagers just go through emotional confusion. It may last a month even two years. You just need to give her time, talk to her, but dont rush things. Dont ask too many questions. Just let her know she can trust you, and you wont punish her for the things she decides to tell you. Telling your parents personal things is very hard because parents tend to react in a more panic way. They panic and then they punish, if you can show her that she can tell you things and you want to talk NOT punish. she might be willing to give you a friendship and not just motherhood.<br >It does not sound like depression. She just seems to be very intelligent and creative and rock music is both. That's mostly what I listen to and listened to growing up.<br><br /><br />This could also be her way of dealing with your divorce. It impacted just as much, if not more, than it did you.<br><br /><br />You said yourself she has good grades and is a good kid, just keep an eye on her, and trust her to make good decisions. <br><br /><br />You have to remember at her age she is trying to figure out who she is and who she wants to be.<br >She's entering a very difficult age:12-14 for a girl adjusting to the changes in her body and hormones. If you're concerned, stay in contact with her dad. Ask him if anything has changed other than his location. Even divorced, you need to stay talking, especially with a girl this age. Find a non-confrontational setting, like riding in the car, and ask her if something is bothering her. Sitting side-by-side, not looking at each other, she may open up better than in a face-to-face situation.<br><br /><br />P.S. my 4yr old grandson is into heavy metal (is that the word?) Probably trying to be like his uncle (age 23)<br >No.1: Stop freaking out<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I do not mean any offence, but jeez lay off the poor girl! shes just experiencing puberty!<br><br /><br />Let her listen to what she wants and stop worrying!<br><br /><br />Rock music is just music, same as rap, country, pop whatever!<br><br /><br />As for the clothes, let her experiment as long as it doesnt turn slutty or too old for her.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Im going through the same and just want to listen and wear what i want! (within reason)<br >It sounds like a little depression. Kids change and this a faze that she is going through. Let her be right now. Remember we were there once. It is so hard to see these things as adults.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-45166833109592205982010-06-24T18:46:00.001-07:002010-06-24T18:46:29.214-07:00Is cherry blossom in front of Salem (OR) State Capitol started to bloom?I saw some cherry blossom photos online which were taken last year in front of Oregon State Capitol in Salem. i wish to go there this year to take the photo. do anybody know if the cherry blossom start to bloom there now? or shall I wait for next weekend?Is cherry blossom in front of Salem (OR) State Capitol started to bloom?<br >SMART Tower!Is cherry blossom in front of Salem (OR) State Capitol started to bloom?<br >I think they are probably blooming as they are blooming like crazy in Portland today.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-17642035804057183902010-06-24T18:46:00.000-07:002010-06-24T18:46:12.872-07:00Algae Bloom in Bore Tank?I have a bore tank that holds what from a bore well which has a high salinity/mineral content. The water is used only for toilets in my house. I have just discovered that I have an algae bloom in the tank which is causing a terrible odour. Are there any home treatments that I can use to kill the algae? Preferably without causing problems in my septic system.Algae Bloom in Bore Tank?<br >if you don't want to use chemicals to get rid of the algae, Then best to completely cover the tank so no sunlight is getting in. Algae needs sunlight. Good luckAlgae Bloom in Bore Tank?<br >Rather than post this type of question here, it might be better to phone a water treatment company specializing in this type of work.<br><br /><br /> Look in yellow pages<br >If you use alcohol it will kill the odor. Not any that comes from a drink just normal alcohol by itself. Also this will kill the algae if you add salt as well. Algae cannot live in liquid containing salt.christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338162404930314815.post-8362448179156578592010-06-24T18:45:00.003-07:002010-06-24T18:45:56.815-07:00I have a wisteria plant and it has never got flowers,how can i get it to bloom?I had the same problem. Prune it severely. Make sure it has plenty of sun. Believe me, it does not require fertilizer, as they are very agressive.I have a wisteria plant and it has never got flowers,how can i get it to bloom?<br >My wisteria took about 5 years to bloom.I have a wisteria plant and it has never got flowers,how can i get it to bloom?<br >http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg鈥?/a><br >Here you go,Happy Reading and Good Luck on your Wisteria!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2005/1鈥?/a><br >WHISPER SWEET NOTHINGS TO IT<br >Basically, to force a flower on wisteria you must ';stress'; the plant but making ONE CUT to the root system near the base of the plant with a very sharp spade. This will instigate it's natural defense to survive...hence producing a flower. I once had someone tell me they beat it with a baseball bat...which IS NOT a good idea...a barbaric form of stressing it to bloom. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Also a product which can be found in most garden centers...Triple Super Phospate...will enhance bloom!christhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743272040417990793noreply@blogger.com0