Understand Plants » Flowers http://understandplants.com About understanding plants through composting, gardening, and landscaping. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:47:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to Buy Flowers : How to Buy Gerber Daisies & Home Plants http://understandplants.com/how-to-buy-flowers-how-to-buy-gerber-daisies-home-plants/ http://understandplants.com/how-to-buy-flowers-how-to-buy-gerber-daisies-home-plants/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:25:35 +0000 admin http://understandplants.com/how-to-buy-flowers-how-to-buy-gerber-daisies-home-plants/ Continue reading →]]>

Choose the right Gerber daisies and home plants for you.Learn more in this free educational video series. Expert: Lori Novak Contact: archibaldflorist.com Bio: Lori Novak is a lover of flowers and has been for several years. She currently works as manager at Archibald Flowers located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Filmmaker: Musa Ibrahim
Video Rating: 5 / 5

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]]> http://understandplants.com/how-to-buy-flowers-how-to-buy-gerber-daisies-home-plants/feed/ 0 Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees (Dover Pictorial Archive) http://understandplants.com/folklore-and-symbolism-of-flowers-plants-and-trees-dover-pictorial-archive/ http://understandplants.com/folklore-and-symbolism-of-flowers-plants-and-trees-dover-pictorial-archive/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:14:46 +0000 admin http://understandplants.com/folklore-and-symbolism-of-flowers-plants-and-trees-dover-pictorial-archive/ Continue reading →]]> Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees (Dover Pictorial Archive)

Comprehensive archive by two of the world’s foremost collectors of pictorial symbols. Their pictures, rendered from rare illustrations, extend from ancient Chinese lotus buds to a basket of flowers in a 19th-century Valentine silhouette. Includes the symbolic meaning of every known species — from absinth to zinnia. Over 200 black-and-white designs and illustrations.

List Price: $ 12.95

Price: $ 7.34

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]]> http://understandplants.com/folklore-and-symbolism-of-flowers-plants-and-trees-dover-pictorial-archive/feed/ 3 I saw some shrubs in Las Vegas that had small blue or purple flowers and it smelled like Vick’s Vaporub.? http://understandplants.com/i-saw-some-shrubs-in-las-vegas-that-had-small-blue-or-purple-flowers-and-it-smelled-like-vicks-vaporub/ http://understandplants.com/i-saw-some-shrubs-in-las-vegas-that-had-small-blue-or-purple-flowers-and-it-smelled-like-vicks-vaporub/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:25:29 +0000 admin http://understandplants.com/i-saw-some-shrubs-in-las-vegas-that-had-small-blue-or-purple-flowers-and-it-smelled-like-vicks-vaporub/ Continue reading →]]> Question by blueflame56303: I saw some shrubs in Las Vegas that had small blue or purple flowers and it smelled like Vick’s Vaporub.?
I don’t really remember what the leaves looked like. Also I don’t live down there so I can’t get another look.

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Answer by Bonnie Girl
It was probably a Eucalyptus tree or shrub.

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]]> http://understandplants.com/i-saw-some-shrubs-in-las-vegas-that-had-small-blue-or-purple-flowers-and-it-smelled-like-vicks-vaporub/feed/ 3 1916 Ad Wagner Park Plant Nursery Ohio Flowers Trees Gardens Shrubs Greenhouse – Original Print Ad http://understandplants.com/1916-ad-wagner-park-plant-nursery-ohio-flowers-trees-gardens-shrubs-greenhouse-original-print-ad/ http://understandplants.com/1916-ad-wagner-park-plant-nursery-ohio-flowers-trees-gardens-shrubs-greenhouse-original-print-ad/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:27:08 +0000 admin http://understandplants.com/1916-ad-wagner-park-plant-nursery-ohio-flowers-trees-gardens-shrubs-greenhouse-original-print-ad/ Continue reading →]]> 1916 Ad Wagner Park Plant Nursery Ohio Flowers Trees Gardens Shrubs Greenhouse – Original Print Ad

  • Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 4 inches; 14 x 10 cm
  • Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This is an original 1916 black and white print ad for the Wagner Park Nursery Company of Sidney, Ohio; this ad features their Wagner Flowers for gardeners.

List Price: $ 38.95

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My story characters are witches and I want to know some flowers names to see if any fit them. So can you list as many as you know or a good website that has a list of them?

Thanks.

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Answer by Lolopoodle
Juniper

http://www.altnature.com/gallery/index.html

http://www.herbreference.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_garden_plants

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I bought moonflower, white marigold, and red marigold seeds. Can you guys tell me how long these will take to grow, how long these will last, and the proper method to grow all 3 types of flowers. Thank you :)

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Answer by Freedom
They will take 1 to 2 weeks to germinate and then about 6 to 8 weeks to flower. They will flower up until the frost kills them.
They need full sun and water about every 3 days. Fertilization is optional. If you want to fertilize, you will get bigger flowers.

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]]> http://understandplants.com/how-to-grow-certain-types-of-flowers/feed/ 4 What outdoor flowers are good to plant in November? http://understandplants.com/what-outdoor-flowers-are-good-to-plant-in-november/ http://understandplants.com/what-outdoor-flowers-are-good-to-plant-in-november/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 12:27:29 +0000 admin http://understandplants.com/what-outdoor-flowers-are-good-to-plant-in-november/ Continue reading →]]> Question by Jenna: What outdoor flowers are good to plant in November?
I live in Everett,Washington and would like to add some color to my deck. I was interested in knowing what the best outdoor flowers would be to plant.

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Answer by Arlene
If you get snow and cold you can’t plant anything till temperatures are at least above 40 – 45 degrees.

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]]> http://understandplants.com/what-outdoor-flowers-are-good-to-plant-in-november/feed/ 1 How can I make money off of my superior gardening ability? http://understandplants.com/how-can-i-make-money-off-of-my-superior-gardening-ability/ http://understandplants.com/how-can-i-make-money-off-of-my-superior-gardening-ability/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:43:56 +0000 admin http://understandplants.com/how-can-i-make-money-off-of-my-superior-gardening-ability/ Continue reading →]]> I don’t have enough land to own a farm or any large scale cultivation project. My original idea was to grow bonsai trees, but a 4 year old tree goes for $20. I don’t see how anyone in the world can make any sustainable income off of that.

I can grow anything from cacti to flowers to a full blown tree (don’t have enough space for a tree).

Any ideas on how I can turn my gardening ability into a business?

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