New Piedmont Master Gardener Projects

The Organization ’s Work PMG has been building a solid repute in the community of interests since our introduction in 1989 . The organization ’s body of work has always reflected the egress of the solar day . In recent long time , as the association has raise and as environmental and societal concerns have bear upon both global and local communities , PMG has broadened its undertaking to call these issue more directly , within the scope of its horticultural education mission ....

December 4, 2024 · 3 min · 536 words · Brian Wheeler

Odontioda ( Red Rum Orchid )

Epiphytic orchidaceous plant with 8 column inch , linear leaves and compressed pseudobulb . Long racemes up to 18 inches , produce blossom any time of year . Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix ( using fine - gradation barque ) in little containers . Requires filter light and high-pitched humidity in summer , less water and full lighter in winter . Google Plant Images : click here ! Characteristics Requirements Plant Care Fertilizing Light Watering Planting Prior to fill a container with soil , wet potting territory in the dish or place in a tub or lawn cart so that it is evenly moist ....

December 4, 2024 · 9 min · 1758 words · Daniel Morris

Rhododendron ( Hardy Hexe Greenwood Hybrid Azalea )

Bill Guttormsen of Canby , Oregon start breeding the Greenwood hybrids in 1960 . The stock includes Kurume , Glenn Dale , and Gable hybrid . Compact , rounded , evergreen plant azalea that was developed to prosper in temperate clime and is hardy to 0 degrees F. Flowers are borne in showy trusses from mid to late outpouring . Plant as you would any of the other azaleas : high and in well - drained , acid soil , rich with organic matter ....

December 4, 2024 · 21 min · 4303 words · Joshua Butler

Rhododendron hybrida ( Damozel Glenn Dale Azalea )

unsloped to widely spreading , evergreen azalea developed in the main for moth-eaten validity along the mid - Atlantic states . Single , funnel - shaped , moody yellowish - pink blossom with purplish - red blotches and lily-white bases , 2 column inch all-embracing . Flowers are borne in showy corbel of 1 to 4 per cluster . Bloom metre is tardy April in warmer areas and as late as early June in cooler climates ....

December 4, 2024 · 19 min · 3892 words · Leon Reid

Rhododendron kaempferi ( Pink Treasure Torch Azalea )

Rhododendron kaempferi , or flashlight azalea , is a cold - sturdy , semi - evergreen shrub , usually improbable and encompassing . The Kaempferi crossbreed were cover from R. kaempferi as well as R. ‘ Malvatica ’ and R. “ Maxwelli . ’ parting are glossy , lance - shaped to ovate , 1 1/2 to 2 inches long . Flowers are carry in showy truss of 2 to 4 per clump ....

December 4, 2024 · 21 min · 4375 words · Whitney Johnson

Tips for Solving Garden Problems

We all make mistakes , but most of us would prefer not to learn every gardening lesson the hard way . When five gardening professionalsshared some garden mistakes they ’ve made or had to fix in the yesteryear , they included some helpful tips and conjuring trick they used to clear those common garden trouble . From empower in the right-hand tools to putting some extra planning into your planting , find oneself out what they recommend below ....

December 4, 2024 · 6 min · 1227 words · Ian Waters

"Agriculture must be the priority of the next government"

Today , Secretary of the Eastern Highlands Agricultural Society , Solepa Aganisafa , said that the next government formed after the 2022 National General Elections must make Agriculture its top priority . In the last full term of Parliament , he said we had two politics , but agriculture was never a priority . preceding and present , successful governments never badly prioritized the Agriculture sphere . There have been instances of lost chance and misplacement of resource due to Government indecisiveness and bureaucratic red tape in the past ....

December 3, 2024 · 3 min · 537 words · Tiffany Chase

Arundinaria amabilis ( Tea Stick Bamboo )

This variety has staight culm with small nodes and blockheaded wall . Its wood is used decoratively or for utilitarian items such as fishing pole . This African offset of small to medium size of it has shoots that appear in spring . Its straight legion subdivision have even been put to use as water pipes . Bamboo is a common term for a large number of gargantuan pasturage that include many unlike species and mixed bag ....

December 3, 2024 · 9 min · 1773 words · Michael Johnson

Broccoli vs Cauliflower: 13 Differences That Actually Matter

Broccoli and cauliflower , two cruciferous vegetables that look similar yet disagree in a throng of means , have sparked debate among food enthusiasts and nutritionists alike . From their appearance and relish to their nutritionary capacity and culinary enjoyment , each offers unique property that cater to dissimilar taste and dietetical motivation . This article cut into into the 13 key differences that matter when choosing between Brassica oleracea italica and cauliflower ....

December 3, 2024 · 7 min · 1344 words · Sean Ruiz

Fuchsia ( Frau Emma Tauper Fuchsia )

Double white and red corolla with sepal of coral red . Blooms in early summer to early August . The fuchsia has oval , fleeceable leaf and produce fruit that are eatable but not appetising . Mulch heavily where winters are cold . Prune back dead or broken outgrowth in springtime , especially on plants that were left outside in areas with soft winters . cool summertime temperature make Fuchsias a favourite for the Pacific Northwest ....

December 3, 2024 · 23 min · 4872 words · Jennifer Caldwell

Growing a Plethora of Peppers

Pepper Varieties Peppers consist the most diverse and varied tribe within the nightshade family with regard to color , shape and flavor . Peppers can be sweet , quick or red-hot , their shapes range from long and pointed to the conversant brusque , squat blocky appearance of the Melville Bell , and the array of color runs from fair weather yellow all the way to royal purple , with a rainbow in between ....

December 3, 2024 · 10 min · 1982 words · Danielle Solis

Growing Garlic for Beginners: The Definitive Guide

Sharing is caring ! There is a revolution taking place in the humankind of growing ail either as a business venture or own consumption , and I require to aid hoi polloi understand how to do it well and easy . Those who understand the intricacies of growing Allium sativum will have a competitive vantage that is hard to overstate , and I ’d wish to put up a racy theoretical account for cogitate about it ....

December 3, 2024 · 22 min · 4637 words · Jennifer Martinez

How to Maintain Humidity Levels in the Greenhouse in November: Essential Tips for Plant Health

How to Maintain Humidity Levels in the Greenhouse in November: Essential Tips for Plant Health As November Ussher in cooler temperatures and shorter day , maintaining appropriate humidity levels in your greenhouse becomes decisive for plant wellness . right humidness not only supports goodly growth but also serve prevent issues such as mold , mould , and pesterer infestation . Understanding how to manage humidity efficaciously during this transitional time of year will set the microscope stage for thriving plants throughout wintertime ....

December 3, 2024 · 4 min · 845 words · Bryan Black