Northwest bulb industry grows in Pacific Northwest
The Daily Review reports a multi million dollar Northwest bulb industry led by Mount Vernon’s Northwest Bulb Growers Association. American bulbs bloom earlier and larger, with bulbs rooted in soil longer for hardier plants. Tips emphasize sun exposure, drainage, peat moss, and a balanced dry fertilizer mix to aid growth and reduce soil problems.
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Joe Berger
Northwest Bulb Growers Association
Mount Vernon
Washington
Handsomely Flowered Peony Differs From Herbaceous Plants
A tree peony from China differs from the herbaceous peony in size habit and bloom. It takes seven years to flower from seed, but grafting onto herbaceous roots speeds bloom to three years. Grafted tree peonies are costly and slow to establish, with care guidelines from Toichi Domoto of Hayward for sun to wind protection, soil, planting depth, feeding, and winter care.
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Excellent Time to Plant Evergreen Shrubs This Week
This week is ideal for planting hardy evergreen shrubs as cool season rains aid root establishment. Conifers and ceanothus especially benefit from fall planting, while tender species like citrus should wait for spring. Drying and preserving harvested walnuts is also discussed with home storage tips.
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