Bearded Iris Rebloomers and Garden Trade Tips
Bearded irises are coming into bloom with many rebloomers possible. Be aware of rhizome plants from local nurseries and iris specialists and watch for dahlia auctions for diverse, unusual varieties. Mary Harbert offers guidance on finding quality rebloomers and notes advances in four season iris flowering.
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Southern California Iris Society
Marvin Harbert
Harbert
California
Mary Harbert
Dahlia Society
March weather and records in a medieval mood
A collage notes March facts like Jim Thorpe’s death on March 28 1953 the Eiffel Tower opening March 30 1889 and Ponce de Leon’s Florida discovery March 27 1513 plus a long forecast list for U S regions with rain snow and mild spells.
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Jim Thorpe
Eiffel Tower
Great Lakes
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Planting Dahlia Roots in a Prepared Hole Method
Gardeners plant dahlia roots in a sunny bed with air movement using a hole soil or area soil method. The fastest approach fills large holes ten inches deep eight inches wide with pre watered soil then bone meal or flower fertilizer added before four inches of organic amendment and the original soil. The root is angled downward with the eye bud up a stake is placed and the soil is filled to two inches below grade then watered thoroughly.
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New England
New York
New Jersey
Middle Atlantic
Florida
Upstate
N.Y
Toronto
Montreal
Greater
Ohio Valley
Deep South
Gulf
Chicago
Southern
Great Lakes
Northern Great Plain
Central Great Plains
Texas-Oklahoma
Rocky Mountain Region
Southwest Desert
Big 3 Transplant Tips For Home Gardeners
Tomatoes peppers and cabbage dominate American gardens. Cabbage is hardy, can be planted about four weeks before the last frost. Transplants are available from bedding outlets and should be spaced 12 to 14 inches apart. Heads form after establishment. frost sensitive peppers and tomatoes require planting after the last frost. Bury several inches of tomato stem to encourage roots.
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America
Garden Club Notes and Events Across California
A beginner African violet class meets Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Alamitos Library for talks on plant diseases and repotting demos with starter plants on display. Costa Verde District clubs meet Wednesday April 2 at 10 a.m. at Redondo Beach’s Beachbum Bart’s with honored guests and slides of gardens. An artichoke note explains its botany, culinary value, and health associations.
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Alamitos
Cherry Streets
Costa Verde District
California Garden Clubs, Inc
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By Joe Littlefield
N. Dillon St
Los Angeles
Calif
Dahlia Soci
Iris
OLD Farmer’s Almanac
A. M
Phoenix
OLD Farmer’s Weather Forecasts
Pacific Northwest
Rietts
Yankee, Inc. Dubin
N.H
Stromwer
Eacle Gro
Stern
Hardy
Grant Cry Values
Atlantic Ave
Bixby Knolls Center
Garden Club
Beachbum Bart's
N. Harbor Drive
Redondo Beach
Alice Hirsch
CGC
Desert Empire District
Ruth Farrington
Riviera
Alice Wagenhals
American Airlines
Kitano
Cee Kay Hedge Shears
Weg Nee
Nem
Sa Leaf Bags
Andy
Big Andy
Nelson Crescent
Terrarium
Greator Terrariums
Spring ST
Long Beach
LA Palma
Compton
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