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Flowers 101 - Roses
- Long Stem RoseIn this first article in a series about the different kinds of flowers we are going to discuss on of the more popular flowers the "long stem rose". In this 25 part series we will cover a wide range of flowers from the "Bird of Paradise" to the vivid "Voilet". Origin & HistoryFossil evidence shows that roses have existed since prehistoric times. The first cultivated roses appeared in Asian gardens more than 5,000 years ago. Roses were introduced to Europe during the Roman Empire, where they were mainly used for ornamental purposes. Cleopatra is said to have scattered rose petals before Mark Anthony's feet; Nero released roses from the ceiling during extravagant feasts and banquets.Sentiment & SymbolismRoses, it is said, blushed with shame as God expelled Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden. According to Roman legend, a number of suitors were keen on marrying a beautiful woman named Rodanthe, but she did not care for any of them. Despite her ambivalence, the suitors continued to woo Rodanthe so zealously that they broke through the doors of her home. Angered by their actions and wanting to teach the suitors a lesson, the goddess Diana turned Rodanthe into a rose, and her suitors into thorns. The rose is the flower emblem of England. According to English superstition, if the petals fall from a fresh-cut red rose, bad luck will soon follow. The red rose is the badge of the House of Lancaster and the flower of Eros and Cupid. In Wales, the white rose represents innocence and silence, and is thus placed on the grave of a young child. To Native Americans, the white rose symbolizes security and happiness, and is often worn during wedding ceremonies. The white rose is the badge of the House of York and the flower of the Virgin Mary.Color MessagesExquisite and radiant, the rose is the principal messenger of love. A single rose denotes perpetual love; two roses of any color taped or wired together signify a commitment or forthcoming marriage. Single Color Meanings -Red roses of any hue say "I love you"; deep red roses imply unconscious beauty. -White roses signify spiritual love and purity; bridal white means happy love. -Today, yellow roses signify joy and gladness; historically, they meant a decrease of love and infidelity. -Coral roses imply desire; orange say "I am fascinated and enthusiastic." -Lavender roses mean love at first sight -Light pink roses imply grace, gentility and admiration; dark pink roses say "thank you." -In general, pale-colored roses signify friendship. Combined Color Meanings: -Red and yellow roses mixed together say "Congratulations!" -Yellow and orange roses together imply passionate thoughts. -Red and white roses signify unity.Seattle Florist
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Primer on plant problems, how to treat them! Part One
- Your garden is off to a great start this season and everything's looking great, you don't have a care in the world and then: Whack. All of a sudden your prize tomato plants are turning wicked colors of yellow or brown, perhaps dropping their leaves as we- DAMPING OFFSymptoms: Very young (newly seeded) flower and vegetable seedlings either fail to come up or rot off at soil level soon after the emerge.Cause: A variety of bad fungi (rhizoctona, fusarium, Phytophthora and a few others) that live in the upper layers of seed-starting (or garden soil) bed.Remedy: I think most gardeners know that using a sterilized potting mixture when planting seeds indoors is a fail-proof method in avoiding this type of disease problem, but what about outside in the open soil? There are a few things you can do, such as building raised beds to ensure good drainage (since these disease fungi are activated by damp soil). Also, compost has scientifically proven disease-fighting power that, when used as a seedbed material, drastically eliminates any chance of seedlings damping off. Just be sure to lay down about a one-inch layer over the bed and don't mix it into the soil. Plant your seed right on top of the mix. I also use sterilized soil-less mixtures to cover the seeds after planting to insure that they will sprout in a near-sterile environment.-POWDERY MILDEWSymptoms: Whitish-gray powdery coating on leaves, buds, and often blossoms of vegetables (cucumbers are notorious), and flowers (roses, lilacs and phlox). In severe cases, leaves may turn yellow and become deformed and buds may fail to open.Cause: Spores of bad fungi (erysiphe, sphaerotheca to name a few) that are spread by wind and encouraged by hot, dry days and cool nights .Remedy: You can save yourself plenty of headaches by choosing plant varieties that are resistant to powdery mildew if they are available. That not always being the case, you'll need to take other action. It actually thrives in dry conitions. A neat and easy trick is to actually spray the plants with a strong spray of water during the early stages of powdery mildew. This tactic alone might be enough to thwart an infection, as you will literally knock the disease spores off the plant. If that doesn't work, a great homemade solution to combat powdery mildew can be made by mixing one tablespoon of baking soda, one tablespoon of vegetable oil, and a single drop of dishwashing soap in one-gallon of water. Shake the mixture well and apply with a pump sprayer on the plants until they are saturated and dripping. This is a mixture that I'll use on vegetable crops, but often flowers and shrubs need stronger fungicide. Products like Immunox and Daconil work very well.- ANTHRACNOSESymptoms: Sunken spots (up to a half-inch in diameter) appear on the skin of ripe tomatoes affected by this disease. The center of the spots usually darkens and forms concentric rings.Cause: Colletotrichum coccodes fungus.Remedy: Anthracnose thrives in warm, wet conditions, so try and avoid overhead irrigation where possible. To prevent spreading the disease, do not work in the garden when plants are wet. Be sure to stake, trellis, or cage your tomato plants so that the fruit is kept away from the soil surface. Make sure to harvest tomatoes as soon as they are ripe and when you find an anthracnose-infected tomato (it's inedible by the way), be sure they are tossed into the garbage pail (do not compost).-RUSTSymptoms: Orange-yellow, brown, or purple pustules appear on the underside of leaves. Affects many types of plants, but beans, roses, geraniums, hollyhocks and snapdragons seem to catch the worst cases of rust. Eventually, the upper leaf surface becomes mottled with yellow patches, and the leaves shrivel and fall off. Severely infected plants become stunted and may die.Cause: Many species of fungi that belong to the Uredinales order.Remedy: This is a fungus that thrives in warm, wet conditions, so again, avoid overhead irrigation in favor of drip irrigation wherever you can. Water in the morning rather then sending the plants into the evening with wet foliage. Allow plenty of room for air to circulate and pluck any infected leaves as soon as you see them. Strict garden sanitation is important in controlling this disease. There are several chemical fungicide products to use in controlling rust, depending on the type of plant.
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Flowers 101 - Daffodil
- DaffodilOrigin & History The daffodil, also known as the jonquil or narcissus, is believed to have been brought to Britain by the Romans, who mistakenly believed that its sap could heal wounds. (In fact, daffodil sap contains sharp crystals that prevent animals from eating the flower. While it did little to heal the Romans' wounds, it succeeded in further irritating their skin!)Online DaffodilsSentiment & Symbolism Today, people associate the bright, yellow daffodil as a symbol of rebirth — a sign of the new beginnings that come with spring. Indeed, the daffodil is the birthday flower for March, the month in which the spring equinox begins. Daffodils are said to bring good fortune to the person who avoids trampling on them. Lest they bring unhappy vanity to the bride, daffodils should never be present at a wedding. The Greeks originally associated daffodils with death. According to Greek myth, daffodils grew in the meadows of the Underworld, kingdom of the dead. It was here that Hades captured Persephone after she had strayed from her companions to pick some daffodils. The daffodil's alternate name, narcissus, is associated with the handsome Greek youth Narcissus. While walking by a river one day, Narcissus stooped to take a drink. Wanting to possess the image of himself he saw in the water, he leaned further over and drowned. The daffodil's "drooping" is said to symbolize Narcissus still stooping to admire himself. Color Messages While daffodils can be taken to say, "my fond hopes have been dashed by your behavior," they mostly say, "the sun is always shining when I'm with you." For the most part, daffodils signify unrequited love, great regard and respect, and chivalry.
Flowers are important for many events, especially your wedding. Wedding flowers and a beautiful wedding bouquet can be arranged by a local Brookside, DE florist for your wedding. If you'd rather find a florist online, you may even be able to find a florist who offers a flower delivery service, where you can purchase wedding flowers online from the comfort of your home. These online florists will deliver wedding flowers right to the wedding hall in Brookside, DE and will even set up the flower arrangement for you. You can't get any better service than that for your wedding in Brookside!
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Milton, Harbeson, Kenton, Dover AFB, Harrington, Hockessin, Bethel, Milford, Lewes, Odessa, Ocean View, Lincoln, Kirkwood, Port Penn, Seaford, Selbyville, Yorklyn, Ellendale, Wilmington, Rockland.
Brookside Factoid:
Two 'soap bubbles' were produced in the late 80s. Damon and Debbie followed the two characters, Damon Grant and Debbie McGrath absconding to York, while 1988's South saw Tracy Corkhill and Jamie Henderson seeking a better life in London. The latter was part of an ITV For Schools English programme and was notable for featuring a guest appearance by Morrissey playing himself. Brookside Florist & Flowers
Two 'soap bubbles' were produced in the late 80s. Damon and Debbie followed the two characters, Damon Grant and Debbie McGrath absconding to York, while 1988's South saw Tracy Corkhill and Jamie Henderson seeking a better life in London. The latter was part of an ITV For Schools English programme and was notable for featuring a guest appearance by Morrissey playing himself. Brookside Florist & Flowers
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