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2021年01月06日
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For some plants, including tropical crops like chillies and aubergines, an early start is the best way you’ll get them to produce a worthwhile crop. However, early seed sowing will require some patience. Low light levels and high temperatures indoors can produce weak seedlings, prone to ‘damping off’. Prevent issues by thoroughly cleaning everything that will come into contact with seeds or seedlings. Use good peat-free seed compost – it’s worth spending a bit more for a good brand.
Discover 10 seeds to sow in January, below. 1.Pelargoniums Flowers June to October/November. Sow thinly in small seed trays using seed compost + 10 per cent grit; barely bury the seeds. Temperature 24°C (75°F); germination takes 3-12 days.
2.Sweet peas Flowers May/June to August. Sow seeds 6cm deep in ‘tubes’ or 7cm pots using seed compost + 10 per cent grit. Temperature 12°C (55°F), unheated greenhouse or cold frame; germination 10-14 days.
3.Dahlias Flowers July to October/November. Sow 1-2 seeds in cells or small pots using seed compost + 10 per cent vermiculite. Temperature 18-21°C (65-70°F), germination takes approximately 5-20 days.
4.Delphinium Flowers June and July. Sow delphiniums thinly in trays of seed compost + 10 per cent vermiculite; barely cover with vermicul¬¬ite. Temperature Keep in fridge for three weeks, then 15-21°C (59-70°F); germination takes 7-28 days.
5.Basil Harvest May to October. Sow thinly on the surface of pots or trays of seed compost; cover with vermiculite. Temperature 15-25°C (59-77°F); germination takes 14-21 days depending on temperature.
6.Begonias, tuberous and bedding types Flowers July to October/November. Sow thinly on the surface in trays of seed compost with a thin layer of vermiculite. Temperature 19-24°C (66-77°F); germination slow, 15-60 days, light essential.
7.Chillies and aubergines Harvest July to October. Sow 2-3 seeds thinly per small individual pot using seed compost + 10 per cent silver sand. Cover to own depth with vermiculite. Temperature 21-27°C (70-80°F); germination 3-10 days.
8.Petunias Flowers late June to September. Sow thinly on the surface in small trays of seed compost + 10 per cent vermiculite and lightly dust with vermiculite to barely cover. Temperature 24-27°C (75-80°F); germination 14 days, light essential.
9.Iceland poppies Flowers June to October. Sow 2-3 seeds on the surface of each small individual pot of seed compost + 20 per cent fine grit. Temperature 12°C (55°F) in a cold frame; germination takes 14-21 days.
10.Coleus Foliage display June onwards. Sow thinly in pots or a tray using seed compost + 10 per cent vermiculite, covering to its own depth. Temperature 19-24°C (65-75°F); germination 10-20 days depending on temperature.
Early sowing dos and don’ts • Do clean everything that will come into contact with seeds or seedlings, including pots, dibbers and drip trays • Do use new compost. It needs to drain freely yet hold just enough moisture – peat-free seed compost is ideal • Do reserve a bright, warm windowsill for sowing, where the temperature stays fairly steady • Do sow seeds even more thinly than usual, so that seedlings will have space to grow – overcrowding will encourage damping off • Do give germinating seeds plenty of air by opening ventilators even if it seems a waste of heat • Do wipe away condensation in propagators once or twice daily • Do check seeds and seedlings daily, so that you can take remedial action before problems develop • Don’t use too much heat – results are a bit slower but there’s less risk of legginess and more damping off
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莹723
2021年01月03日
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Spring blossom is a celebration of winter’s end, and a reminder that summer is just around the corner. Pretty pink and white flowers burst into bloom, providing an early source of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators, before falling from their boughs like confetti. While there are many other spring-flowering shrubs and trees, it’s generally the flowers of fruiting trees belonging to the Rosaceae family including apples, cherries, peaches and pears, which are referred to as blossoms – the flowers which precede their fruit. Browse our gallery of 10 gorgeous blossoming fruit trees, below.
1.Malus ‘Royalty’ A striking upright ornamental crab apple with magenta flowers. Glossy foliage that turns deep red in autumn. The small red fruits make a fine crab apple jelly, or left alone provide a good food source for birds in winter.
2.Malus domestica ‘Arthur Turner’ One of the best flowering apples, Malus ‘Arthur Turner’ has outstanding pink flowers followed by golden apples that are excellent for cooking and baking. A large, upright tree that is suitable for training as a cordon or espalier. Three ways to train a fruit tree
3.Prunus ‘Pink Shell’ Prunus ‘Pink Shell’ is a small, spreading ornamental cherry with delicate, cup-shaped pink flowers and pale green leaves that turn orange in autumn. Excellent for early pollinators.
4.Prunus ‘Spire’ Prunus ‘Spire’ is a compact and upright ornamental cherry that produces an impressive show of pink flowers from late March. Its colourful foliage begins bronze, turning yellow and green in summer, followed by red in autumn.
5.Prunus ‘Tai-Haku’ An ancient cultivar, this great white cherry bears white blossoms much larger than most ornamental cherries, up to 6cm wide. Gorgeous bronze foliage turns green in summer. A large, wide tree that’ll need plenty of room.
6.Prunus avium ‘Regina’ An excellent variety of cherry, ‘Regina’ produces clouds of pure-white blossom in spring, followed by large, crimson cherries with superb flavour in summer. Great for a small garden.
7.Prunus incisa ‘Kojo-no-mai’ Reaching up to 2m, this compact ornamental cherry is ideal for a small garden. Showy white flowers blushed pink burst from attractive twisted branches. Excellent red and orange autumn colour.
8.Prunus persica ‘Avalon Pride’ The beautiful peach tree Prunus persica ‘Avalon Pride’ has showy pink flowers early in the spring season, followed by large, juicy peaches in summer. Resistant to peach leaf curl. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot for planting in autumn.
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莹723
2020年12月30日
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You may love leaving your home all done up until New Year's Day or for as long as fresh greenery stays healthy. Or you may be in the camp of immediately taking your Christmas tree down on December 26. But there's actually some interesting history behind packing it up. To help you figure out when to say goodbye to your evergreen, we're breaking down everything there is to know about dismantling your Christmas tree right here.
——When do you take down your Christmas tree? Does it have to be by a certain day? Some people take their tree down the day after Christmas; others wait until the first or second week of January. There are Christmas fanatics who are willing to start decorating as soon as the plates are cleared from the Thanksgiving table (if not before then) and will do everything they can to keep their Christmas tree up for as long as possible. After all, according to experts, putting your holiday decorations up early could make you happier, so leaving them up could have the same effect.
——Is there history behind when to take down your Christmas tree? If you keep Christ in Christmas, this may inform your decision a bit. According to Catholic religion, you should hold off taking down your Christmas tree until January 7. While that might seem like a bit of a stretch, prepare to have your mind blown. Many people believe that the 12 days of Christmas are the days leading to December 25 (that’s thanks to popular songs and movies tending to misrepresent it). But in Catholicism, the 12 days actually start on December 25 and last through January 6, which is known as Epiphany (aka when the Three Wise Men came to visit Jesus). Once Epiphany is over, it’s time to toss the tree.
————When should you take down your Christmas tree to avoid a fire hazard? Here’s the kicker that’s imperative to keep in mind. If you opt for a real Christmas tree, you need to consider how long it will last before drying out. Most home and garden centers will tell you that five weeks is where it starts to become a fire hazard.
But if you want to keep your Christmas tree alive as long as you can and religiously water it every day, you can likely stretch it to a sixth week— just be sure to keep a close eye on the needles. If you notice they’re turning yellow or brown or feel crunchy to the touch, it’s time to take your Christmas tree out to the curb. If that thought shatters your heart, there’s always a solution: artificial Christmas trees or potted Christmas trees you can replant.
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2020年12月29日
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• Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Happy Garden' • Common name: Amarylis • Family: Amaryllidaceae • Plant Type: House plant
Hippeastrum, or amaryllis, are most commonly grown as flowering houseplants, and are often given as gifts at Christmas. The bulbous plants hail from South Africa, and bear four to six large flowers on a tall, light green hollow stem. It’s easy to force amaryllis bulbs to flower indoors over Christmas, and once they’ve finished flowering they can be stored and encouraged to flower the following year.
Hippeastrum ‘Happy Garden’ bears multiple heads of red flowers with a green-white centre. For best results, grow at room temperature, around 20°C in a well-lit room, ideally in full sun. Water sparingly at first, then increase the amount as the flower stems develop.
——How to grow Hippeastrum 'Happy Garden' • Plant size 60cm height 25cm spread • Aspect South facing, west facing • Sun exposure: Full sun • Hardiness: Half hardy • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
——Is Hippeastrum 'Happy Garden' poisonous? Hippeastrum 'Happy Garden' can be toxic. Toxic to: Toxic to Cats Toxic to Dogs ——Plants that go well with Hippeastrum 'Happy Garden' Hippeastrum ‘Red Lion’ Amarylis
Narcissus papyraceus Paperwhite narcissus
Euphorbia pulcherrimum Poinsettia
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莹723
2020年12月25日
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The Christmas season means a lot of things: Shopping for Christmas presents, decorating the tree, watching all the Hallmark Channel movies, and spending time with family. This year, we may be spending less time with family than we'd like. But that doesn't mean that we don't still need to plan out a holiday meal.
If you're looking to make things just a little bit fancier, this is what you've been looking for. From the filet mignon main course to rich Christmas side dishes infused with tons of flavor, this menu will leave your family beyond satisfied. Appetizers:Three-Cheese Fondue INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 3/4 c. dry white wine 1 1/4 c. heavy cream 8 oz. cream cheese 8 oz. Gruyére, grated (about 2 cups) 6 oz. Emmenthaler, grated (about 1 1/2 cups) Pinch freshly grated nutmeg and black pepper Cable-Kint Breadsticks, for serving Roasted potatoes and Broccolini, blanched green beans, grapes, apples, and pears, for serving
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add wine and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, 5 to 6 minutes. 2. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, Gruyère, and Emmenthaler. Cook, whisking, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth (make sure not to let it stick and scorch). Increase heat to medium-high and cook, whisking, until steaming and pourable, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in nutmeg and pepper. 3. Transfer mixture to a fondue pot and serve with Cable-Knit Breadsticks, potatoes, Broccolini, green beans, grapes, apples, and pears alongside. Main Course:Filet Mignon with Shallot Butter
INGREDIENTS 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 small shallot tsp. dried rosemary 1/4 tsp. dry red wine 2 tbsp. butter (no substitutions) 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 beef tenderloin (filet mignon) steaks DIRECTIONS 1. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium. Add shallot and rosemary; cook 2 minutes or until shallot is golden, stirring. Add wine. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until most of wine has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. In small bowl, combine butter and shallot mixture. Stir in parsley. Refrigerate. 2. Wipe out skillet; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Heat on medium-high until very hot. Season steaks with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place steaks in skillet. Cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn over; cook 3 minutes or until desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium-rare). Transfer to plate; let stand 5 minutes. 3. To serve, top steaks with red wine–shallot butter. Side Dishes:Root Vegetable Gratin
INGREDIENTS 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 3 medium turnips, peeled and sliced 2 shallots, sliced 2 c. chicken stock 1 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. all-purpose flour Kosher salt black pepper 2/3 c. panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled 1 c. chopped hazelnuts 2 tbsp. chopped rosemary DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Layer sweet potato, turnips, and shallots in 8 (10-ounce) gratin dishes. Whisk together stock, cream, and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Pour cream mixture over vegetables. Bake, covered with foil, on a baking sheet, until vegetables are just tender, 40 to 45 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, oil, cheese, hazelnuts, and rosemary. Remove foil and top gratins with breacrumb mixture. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Dessert:Pine Tree Cake
INGREDIENTS 1 recipe Chocolate Chip Cake 1 recipe White Vanilla Frosting 1 1/2 c. white nonpareils 1 c. large flake coconut 1/2 c. each green, vibrant green, blue, and turquoise candy melts 12 (6") bamboo skewers Candy: white sprinkles, crushed white rock candy DIRECTIONS 1. Make Chocolate Chip Cake. Trim domed tops of two of the layers. Place one trimmed layer on a cake stand or serving platter and top with 2/3 cup frosting. Repeat, then place domed layer on top. Frost sides with 1 1/3 cups White Vanilla Frosting; leave top unfrosted. Chill 30 minutes. 2. Spread nonpareils on a small rimmed baking sheet. Carefully lift cake from the top and bottom and roll the sides in nonpareils to coat. Return to the cake stand or serving platter and frost the top with remaining frosting. Sprinkle coconut on top. 3. Melt candy melts in separate glass bowls in the microwave. Mix together some of the colors to make different shades of green and greenish blue. Spoon colors into separate small zip-top bags and snip a 1/8-inch hole in one corner of each bag. 4. Place bamboo skewers, 3 inches apart, on parchment- lined baking sheets. Working in a back and forth motion, drizzle melts over the skewers to create trees (be sure to leave 3 inches of the skewer uncovered). Repeat with all colors until you have 12 trees, all different sizes and colors. 5. Immediately decorate trees with candy. Chill until set, 25 to 30 minutes. 6. Gently lift trees from parchment and insert skewers into cake to create forest.
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莹723
2020年12月20日
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When it comes to baking up sweet homemade treats, there's really no time like Christmas. There are a lot of Christmas desserts to choose between when planning out your holiday baking schedule. You can make Christmas cakes, gingerbread houses or dozens of other gingerbread recipes, you can make pies, and even creative eggnog recipes.
The presentation options are endless too. Lay them out on a nice Christmas tray, stick them in a festive vase, or fill a clear bottle with sprinkles or fake snow to hold them steady.
1.Chocolate Peppermint Cake Pops A chocolate peppermint cake, mixed with a cream cheese frosting, and finished with dark chocolate and crushed candy canes? Yep, sounds like a treat we don't want to miss!
2.Snowmen Cake Pops Decorate this Frosty-inspired sweet with different snowmen faces.
3.Tri-Colored Christmas Cake Pops One bite of this dessert reveals a beautiful white, green, and red cake hidden inside.
4.Pretty Present Pops There's no sweeter gift than a tray or two of these personalized presents.
5.Cake Pops Four Ways Pick your poison! This blogger offers recipes for snowmen, reindeer, Christmas tree, and ornament cake pops.
6.Christmas Tree Cake Pops Make these trees like a normal cake pop, except form it into a cone instead of a ball. Then decorate however you'd like with colorful candies!
7.Red, Green, and White Christmas Cake Pops Keep it simple with these Christmas-colored cake pops—and feel free to be generous with the sprinkles!
8.Christmas Character Oreo Cake Pops Kids will love these Oreo cake pops because of the cast of adorable characters they can choose from.
9.Candy Cane Cake Pops Is there any better decoration during the holidays than candy canes? These red and white cake pops prove there's no competition.
10.Easy Christmas Cake Pops It might look intricate, but this idea is actually super simple thanks to store-bought Christmas candy.
Do it now, and enjoy your christmas~!
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2020年12月16日
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•Botanical name: Chlorophytum saundersiae 'Starlight' •Common name: Weeping anthericum •Family: Asparagaceae •Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Flower colour: White Foliage colour: Variegation •Key features: •Dramatic foliage •Flowers
A close relative of the spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, Chlorophytum saundersiae bears the same starry white flowers on long stems and long, grass-like foliage. However, this African native is tougher and can be grown outdoors all year. ‘Starlight’ is a variegated cultivar with cream leaves and deep green margins. In the summer months it produces sprays of white flowers that give plants a light, airy appearance. For best results grow Chlorophytum saundersiae ‘Starlight’ in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade. Congested clumps can be divided in spring to produce new plants.
How to grow Chlorophytum 'Starlight' •Plant size 100cm height 45cm spread •Aspect South facing, west facing •Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun •Hardiness: Hardy •Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy Is Chlorophytum 'Starlight' poisonous? Chlorophytum 'Starlight' has no toxic effects reported.
Plants that go well with Chlorophytum 'Starlight' Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’
Salvia ‘Love And Wishes’
Anemanthele lessoniana
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莹723
2020年12月15日
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In the depths of winter and early spring, the flamboyant blooms of amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are welcome. They’re easy to grow, and take between six to eight weeks to flower. Planted in mid-late September, they should produce their large trumpet flowers for Christmas. The rich red variety ‘Royal Velvet’ is great for decorating your home or to give as a gift: Like many bulbs, including lilies, all parts of amaryllis are poisonous to cats and dogs, so please grow them in areas they can’t reach.
You Will Need •Amaryllis bulb •Multi-purpose, peat-free compost •20cm diameter pot •Pot, for soaking
Step 1 Soak the amaryllis bulbs for a few hours to help rehydrate the roots and speed up the growth process. Step 2 Fill a pot with compost and sit the bulb on top. Don’t use a pot that’s too big: amaryllis do best when pot bound.
Step 3 Top up with compost and water in. Leave in a warm, dark place for a couple of weeks and don’t water further. Step 4 When a shoot emerges, bring inside to a warm, light spot and water regularly. Expect flowers in six to eight weeks.
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2020年12月10日
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With these cheery, brilliantly colored plants in your home, it will feel like Christmas everyday! In the wild, they typically bloom in December, which made them a natural to become a Christmas plant. With the right care, you will enjoy your plant in bloom for six weeks to two months. They also come in a myriad of types including some speckles or in fun shades of pink, green, oranges, yellows, and plum! Here’s what else you should know to enjoy your poinsettia all season long.
1.Pick the right plant. Look for plants that have tightly-closed tiny yellow flowers in the middle. They should be greenish. As they open, they turn yellow. Avoid any that are shedding pollen, which means it’s past its prime.
2.Protect your plant on the trip home. Cover your plant when bringing it home, especially if it’s below 40 degrees. Most nurseries will provide a plastic sleeve, but, if not, cover it with a bag. And don’t let it sit in the chilly car while you run errands!
3.Give your poinsettia a sunny window. Poinsettias are tropical so they love light and will tolerate full sun. And they’ll put up with almost any kind of light. In a very dark corner, however, they do tend to stretch and become leggy.
4.Keep your poinsettia watered. Poinsettias prefer consistent, light moisture. Add a cup or so of water every two to three days. Dump out any water that sits in the saucer or foil cover. The biggest mistake is to let them dry out for a day or so. The plant will begin dropping leaves to try to save its root system.
5.Are poinsettias toxic? If a stem is broken, poinsettias do emit a white, milky sap which can be irritating to mouths or skin if not washed off. And if your pet eats pieces of poinsettia, he or she will likely have GI upset and nothing worse (but always call your vet if you're worried!). Like any plant, it's still best to keep them out of the reach of curious pets and kids if there’s a risk they’ll take a nibble.
6.Should you save your poinsettia for next year? In warm climates, you can plant them outdoors. But for most of the country, poinsettias are notoriously finicky about reblooming. If you want to try, keep it in your sunniest window, maintain moisture, and place it outdoors after all risk of frost is past. Then in fall, bring it indoors and give it 12 hours of absolute darkness (not even exposed to a night light!) each night.
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2020年12月08日
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Sweet pea plugs can be glorious when planted in pots and containers, and will last for months. To grow sweet pea plugs in pots outdoors, they must first be hardened off and given some protection. A sheltered spot or a frame outside for a few weeks is ideal. To get the best blooms, a method exhibition growers use is to nip out the energy-sapping side shoots and tendrils. Discover how to grow sweet peas in pots from plugs, for a beautiful summer display, in just three easy steps.
You Will Need •Sweet pea plugs •Multi-purpose, peat-free compost •Loam-based compost •Pea sticks Total time: 20 minutes Step 1 Sweet peas thrive in pots. Choose a rich potting compost and mix in loam-based compost to provide extra water retention. Firm in the compost well.
Step 2 Use pea sticks, wire mesh or pea netting for support. Plant the plugs close to their supports. Individual plants grown as one plug can be carefully separated.
Step 3 Soak the newly planted plugs and once they start to grow away use a liquid feed regularly to encourage strong growth and continuous flowering.
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