Posted on Feb 17, 2010 under dried pods |
The conditions that poppies prefer to be grown in, are areas with at least 6 hours of sunlight they prefer a median loam type of soil with a sand base. If they are planted in soil containing clay it needs to be able to drain properly and still retain moisture.
The soil itself can be acidic, and the plant will still thrive in different temperatures, this plant can endure temperatures as low as 23°. Which makes them perfect for many gardeners in Europe, Canada and the United States.
The poppies can be planted from seed, however transplanting seedlings often does not work needed grow slowly or will die. For the gardener planting poppies it needs to have good drainage and retain moisture, planting the seeds must be done after the last frost. Planting the seeds before the last frost can damage the seeds and cause them not to grow.
When the weather exceeds 80° the blooms from the poppy will begin to fade and if they are not kept cool with water and that would end their blooms for the season.
Since the poppy is a type of wild flower it can tolerate moderate amounts of water as long as the soil can remain moist and over watering can cause the poppy to die. In many areas gardeners do not need to water the poppy, unless it is a drought season and then watering should be moderate.
Poppy seed oil or Oleum papaveris and it would be botanically known is extracted from the seeds of the garden or opium poppy and is a high quality oil during the first pressing of the seeds. There is also a second pressing that obtains a less quality oil that is not food grade oil, but it is also useful oil.
Countries such as France, Germany and India use the poppy oil for salads and other foods as it is comparable with sunflower oil and is not as apt to turn rancid as olive oil. In India and other countries there is a poppy cake made by many of the poor.
For artists the advantage of using this oil is that it has a greater drying power then raw linseed oil and is favored by artists that use oil paints, because it does not leave a yellow tint like linseed oil would. It does have a slower drying time than linseed oil, which dries in 3 to 5 days, so it is not used in the first layer of painting but rather in the top most coats of the painting, taking 5 to 7 days to dry.
This type of oil is also used in soaps, because after dehydrogenation it is a source of linoleic acid, it is also used in making liniments, and as a solvent of iodine in iodised oil. It is also used in varnish making and for burning oil lamps.
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Posted on Feb 14, 2010 under how to dry flowers |
Flowers ranks among the simplest and least expensive gift items available to us. They come in different colors, sizes and shapes. Flowers can be gifted as a single piece, as combinations like bouquets, wreaths and similar arrangements or combined with other gift articles.Different types of flowers suit different occasions. While roses represent love and affection, white lilies are best suited for funerals. It is also customary to design funeral wreaths in the form of tear drops using diamond shaped flowers.The business of growing flowers and delivering them at the doorsteps of customers is a huge one because of the importance of flowers as gifts as well as decorative pieces. While roses are the all time favourites, carnations, daisies, lilies, orchids and tulips are also in huge demand. All these flowers portray different allegories and suit different occasions. However, dried flowers like larkspur, cassia, amaryllis, lavender, hydrangea and artificial silk flowers are also used to convey feelings and best wishes. Some artificially manufactured silk flowers are gorgeous to look at and may last for long periods too.Flowers are the most beautiful creations of nature. It seems that they are created with a view to give happiness and color to our lives. Natural flowers come in thousands of colors. Flowers symbolise mirth and warmth. Most commonly found flowers have some kind of symbolism attached to them. Flower wreaths adorned the heads of tribal chiefs and ancient kings, but were later replaced by crowns made of precious metals.Flowers adorn the pride of place in the lives of us too. Many of us however, are forced to rely on flower deliveries to fulfil our needs. For modern people like us, flowers are best suited as gifts or mantelpieces. Roses are traditionally used to express love and wreaths and bouquets made by mixing and matching different kind of flowers having unique colors expresses a variety of positive emotions in one go.These are the days of baskets gift. Flowers, arranged neatly to a pattern in an exquisitely weaved wicker basket would fill the days of the receiver with joy, and gratitude towards you. Designer flower arrangements are also seen as perfect gifts. Such arrangements are made on unique bases which add to their desirability quotient. They are better suited as centre pieces for holiday and celebrations arrangement and have the potential of being the cynosure of all eyes.Buying such perfect baskets gift has become a cakewalk with the advent of a handful of internet based florists. A very limited number of them create their own combinations with symbolisms and meanings attached to them. These symbolisms may be based on national history, present conditions of the intended recipient and our present social situations. Such allegories help people to empathise with one another.Let me remind you that the flower deliveries you make should match the mood, the occasion, the social status and more than anything else, the tastes of the recipient. Otherwise, your carefully made gesture would be lost on him and your esteem may fall in his or her eyes.
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Posted on Aug 08, 2009 under how to dry flowers |
The Transvaal daisy, also known as gerbera jamesonii, or gerber daisy, grows natively in South Africa and comes in yellows, oranges, reds and pinks. Plant Transvaal daisies in temperate climates, as they are not very hearty, with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Posted on Jun 21, 2009 under how to dry flowers |
Pressing flowers requires placing the buds on top of a newspaper or magazine and placing a heavy book, such as a phone book, on top of the flower to dry. Press flowers to use as keepsakes with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on flowers.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
Duration : 0:2:1
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
Removing the flowers from a lavender stem involves drying them out in a cool, dark place and shaking the stems over a container to loosen the dried buds. Remove lavender flowers from the stem with tips from a lavender-farm owner in this free video on lavender.
Expert: Lila Avery-Fuson
Bio: Lila Avery-Fuson owns and runs a Lavender farm with her husband and daughter in Paso Robles, California.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves
Duration : 0:1:14
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
CLEMSON SPINELESS ..This spineless variety of okra is the most popular. The 4—5′ tall plants produce medium-green pods measuring 3″—9″ long. Okra is used as the thickening agent in Cajun gumbo, but it also can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted, steamed, canned, or pickled. Use dried pods in flower arrangements!
Soil & Water: Okra prefers moderately rich soil. Its low water requirements make it an easy plant to grow.
Planting & Growing: Okra is heat loving. Sow seeds outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed, when the soil temperature has reached 70°F. It’s a good succession plant after early, spring-maturing crops. Expect good yields on this 4′-tall, bushy plant.
Harvesting & Storage: Pick okra pods when they are 2″—3″ long for tenderness. They are best tasting when eaten the same day. Some people develop a contact dermatitis while handling okra; avoid the itchiness by wearing a long-sleeved shirt and gloves.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
Drying out gourds, squash and pumpkin is simple by cutting the vegetable from the vine when it is mature, storing it in a paper bag or hanging it from a hook, and keeping it in a warm, dry place until they are completely dried out. Cut a hole in the bottom of larger gourds to dry them out more efficiently with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
Duration : 0:2:14
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Posted on Apr 16, 2009 under silk flowers |
When arranging silk flowers, use at least three of each type or color of flower to create balance, to add interest and to develop a focal point for the bouquet. Use any combination of silk flowers, which are available for any species of flower, with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Posted on Apr 14, 2009 under silk flowers |
When buying silk flowers in bulk, search the Internet for reputable companies that offer wholesale pricing, and always order samples before making a large order. Find bulk silk flowers online with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Posted on Mar 29, 2009 under silk flowers |
Arranging silk flowers is done best by letting the vase determine which flowers to use, as a small vase can display a few simple stems well while a larger vase can handle larger, more elaborate arrangements. Arrange silk flowers, which are available in any type of bloom, with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on garden maintenance. …
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