How To Grow Crocosmia

Thewas origianlly a cutting from a plant that has been in our family over 100 years. They've stood the test of time and survived with little care, as abandoned homeplaces and cemeteries will attest.

Without a little guidance from seasoned veterans, they often choose seeds and plants that are more challenging than their budding skills can handle. Press them lightly into the mix.

They are practically pest-free and pretty forgiving of newbie mistakes. New plants are easy to propagate from your trimmings. I placed the pot on my desk and the light from my study lamp was enough for the little plants to sprout.

These plant profiles will feature time-tested seeds and plants that are easy to grow, but produce a great show. I plant the tubers about 3" deep (7.6cm) each spring in the containers, as soon as there is no chance of frost.

I've made tea from my rose hips and it was quite nice. It produces copious amounts of the palest pink blossoms that turn pure white as they mature. It takes up a large footprint in my garden.

Although native to tropical and southern Africa, many varieties are hardy to below freezing temperatures. Let the hose help separate them by running water through the clump.Make sure the pointed side faces the sky when planting.Refill the amended soil...

Don't divide more often; crocosmia blooms most profusely when slightly crowded. After growth appears, water crocosmia thoroughly to saturate the soil every seven to 10 days.Spread 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch over the planting area after planting the...

Sprinkle the zinnia seeds between three and six inches apart and lightly cover them with soil. Zinnias are cheerful summer annuals that our grandmothers loved. They do need about an inch of water a week, and if they are container-grown, a bit more.

The 'mother' plant with the smaller babies surrounding it is how the common name 'hens and chickens' came about and the various sizes of the plants in a grouping is very attractive, either in the garden or in a container.

The seeds will be ripe when the pod starts to yellow and shrivel slightly, which is usually three weeks to a month. Let them dry inside for about a week and store them in the refrigerator.Seeds germinate best when they've had about 3 weeks of the cool...

A spot near a window is ideal so you can appreciate the hummingbirds it will attract.Water the seedlings well after you transplant them. Cut off seed pods before they can drop the seeds if your crocosmia is multiplying too rapidly to suit you.

If you use this technique you will never have a fallen tulip again.

If you're planting in a container, choose one with at least one drainage hole.Avoid western exposures for a rubber tree plant -- in addition to being intolerant of freezing temperatures, it suffers when temperatures climb to 115 degrees Fahrenheit and...

Since most varieties of tomatoes will produce fruit until the first frost, the sooner you can move plants into the garden, the more tomatoes you'll harvest.For gardeners who like to sow their own seeds, start inside mid-March in a sunny window.

After being picked, delicate plumeria flowers can be preserved for up to 24 hours by soaking them in water, or for up 48 hours by refrigerating them.Pick the plumeria flowers close to the bottom of the stem where they join the tree so as not to crush...

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You can use any color grapes for this recipe.Whisk the egg whites of two eggs with 1/8 teaspoon of lemon juice in a glass bowl. Working in batches of five or 10, drop the grapes in the egg mixture, blot them dry to remove the excess egg, then roll them...

Have ginger tea on its own or enjoy it with a wedge of lemon and a teaspoon of honey. Keep them in the refrigerator until then or dry them in a dehydrator.Ginger leaves make a wonderful garnish.

You can grow the mushrooms indoors or outdoors, as long as the mushrooms have the necessary humidity levels and growing temperature.Drill about 10 holes, spaced approximately 6 inches apart, staggered around the center section -- the space that reaches...

The plant will begin to turn itself toward the sun and will be in a better position when is planted and hung up.Choose a potting mix to fill it. Determinate patio type tomatoes are stocky and won't grow very tall (long).

Sometimes roses are so beautiful that you may wish they would last forever. Add the gel a little at a time, jiggling the container after each addition to settle the gel around the roses before adding more.Check the roses after three to five days.

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After it reaches its destination, water is added to form a healthy food supplement.The next time you are preparing potatoes, think about how diverse this wonderful vegetable is. If you consider yourself an average American, it is estimated that you consume...

Cover the pans with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or until the peas are completely cooled.Package the cooled black-eyed peas in pint- or quart-sized containers, whichever is most convenient for your cooking style.

Use the vine instead of the squash when handling the vegetable.Mix 6 parts water with 1 part household bleach, wipe the squash with the solution and allow to air dry. The water-bleach mixture will help prevent the squash from rotting.Place the butternut...

Secure the tubing with a small amount of silicon sealant -- allow the sealant to dry overnight.Fill the bottle halfway with water; it should be lukewarm to avoid killing the yeast.

Turn the machine on to remove the excess air and seal the bag. Return the sealed bags to the freezer for up to one year. The airtight bag locks in the flavor while keeping freezer odors out.