i've heard that it is a good idea to plant marigolds around a garden but i forgot why
Why plant marigolds around a garden?
Because animals dont like the smell and will stay away from your garden.
Reply:they're pretty aren't they?
Reply:Not only are these flowers easy to grow and beautiful with all the different colors, they put off a smell that some animals and bugs do not like! Great, a flower that mulititasks!
Reply:Marigolds smell bad so they keep rabbits and other pests from eating your vegetables.
Reply:because they look nice
Reply:They repel snakes!! The odor causes the snakes to change direction. Good luck---
Reply:If your planting fruits and vegetables it helps keep the rabbits and deer away. Another good way to keep them away is get cut hair from the barber shop and put it around the edge.
Reply:Apparently, they repel harmful insects and attract useful ones.
See my source for more info.
Hope this helps!
Reply:Basic Answer they keep insects away and they look lovely
Reply:One word:
Nematodes
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
What plants, (mostly herbs) from the choices below, would grow best indoors lavender and mint?
Parsley, Cayenne/Capsicum, Siberian Ginseng, Oregano, sweet marjoram, bay, dill, thyme, rosemary, sage, calendula/pot marigold, basil, parsley, Greek oregano, chives, coriander, cilantro, Garlic, onions
thanks*-*
What plants, (mostly herbs) from the choices below, would grow best indoors lavender and mint?
I grew mint indoors last year and it loved it and then i put it ouside and it just took over...
I would try a combo of mint,sage,basil and parsley, they seem to grow well together.
Lavender seems to grow well with,dill,thyme and rosemary. At least thats what has been the norm in my and my mothers gardens. Hope that kinda helps!
Reply:All can be started inside, but you want to eventually move them outside where they will get full sun. All herbs grow best in full sun, not a sunny window. You could keep them in a Three-Season room for a bit, but again, for better plant health and better growth and longevity, you will need to move them outside, even if they are in containers.
Reply:check on-line sources to see the amount of sunlight each needs. Some can thrive under florescent light. Some don't hold up well to direct sunlight, such as german chamomile. I grew some and it didn't fair well in the Arkansas heat of late spring/ early summer.
thanks*-*
What plants, (mostly herbs) from the choices below, would grow best indoors lavender and mint?
I grew mint indoors last year and it loved it and then i put it ouside and it just took over...
I would try a combo of mint,sage,basil and parsley, they seem to grow well together.
Lavender seems to grow well with,dill,thyme and rosemary. At least thats what has been the norm in my and my mothers gardens. Hope that kinda helps!
Reply:All can be started inside, but you want to eventually move them outside where they will get full sun. All herbs grow best in full sun, not a sunny window. You could keep them in a Three-Season room for a bit, but again, for better plant health and better growth and longevity, you will need to move them outside, even if they are in containers.
Reply:check on-line sources to see the amount of sunlight each needs. Some can thrive under florescent light. Some don't hold up well to direct sunlight, such as german chamomile. I grew some and it didn't fair well in the Arkansas heat of late spring/ early summer.
Who owns a pair of marigold rubber gloves?
how many have u got and what coloutr are they
Who owns a pair of marigold rubber gloves?
several and many many different colours
Reply:Hello! I not fan of gloves but I wanted to say Hello to you as well ;)x
Reply:I have one pair of pink gloves but they aren't Marigold brand.
Reply:Me! I do!
Reply:wow stop asking that!!
Reply:You know who.
Who owns a pair of marigold rubber gloves?
several and many many different colours
Reply:Hello! I not fan of gloves but I wanted to say Hello to you as well ;)x
Reply:I have one pair of pink gloves but they aren't Marigold brand.
Reply:Me! I do!
Reply:wow stop asking that!!
Reply:You know who.
Do you think Rosemary or Marigold is a better name fo a witch in my story???
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
Do you think Rosemary or Marigold is a better name fo a witch in my story???
Good witch? Then Willow Wand.
Bad witch? Belladonna.
Reply:marigold (calendula) words have healing power; sacrifice out of love if necessary rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) protection and healing ; be positive.............those are the keynotes as provided by ted andrews nature speak, so is your character positive or a martyr? i actually like calendula as a name. most people wouldn't even know what it meant, but the "informed " would get a kick out of it. good luck with the story, and when/where can we read it?
Reply:rosemary
Reply:I like Rosemary, too. Marigold sounds too frivolous.
Reply:Very creative names...but they both seem a little too happy if you're naming an evil witch. I'd go with something a little more sinister/mysterious for a bad witch. Millicent or Grethel or something along those lines.
Otherwise, I like Rosemary better than Marigold, but, then I suppose it depends a bit on the character and type of story you're putting together, too.
Reply:Rosemary is a good name for a bad witch. Marigold is good for a good witch. I think Rosemary sounds good for a bad witch is because of the movie Rosemary's baby. But I was watching the Wicker man over the weekend and all of the women on summers isle were named after some kind of plant name, which I've noticed you have done with Rosemary/Marigold. They were named after flowers, trees, plants all kinds of different plant names. It was pretty cool. Hope you have fun with your search! Maybe research plant life and find something that is kind of a sinister plant. Maybe her first name could be poison and her middle name ivy? Just a thought....Have fun!
Reply:Either name is good for either type of which, depending on how you play it. Consider the character and go with the one that comes up more frequently. You may also want to fight the stereotypes and make either of these evil character names. Notice how many people associated these names with "good witch" characteristics? A good book provides an element of surprise.
Reply:How about "Lucifer" for a bad witch? the other names r good for good witch
Reply:I would let the characters speak to me and tell me what they think they should be called (if they do speak to you) otherwise go to babynames.com and they can give you the meanings behind the names you chose and then you can see if they fit the personalities of your characters you are writing about.
Reply:rosemary.
Reply:I'm assumming she is a good witch. I like Marigold. You don't hear that name often.
Reply:I'm liking Marigold better if its a good witch. Rosemary doesn't do anything for me either way.
Reply:Rosemary
Reply:Joan, Peggy for kind one %26amp; Joyce, Norma for cruel ones.the best is Norma.
Reply:Rosemary for a bad witch...and Marigold for a good witch...Marigolds are much more dainty kind of like the good witch's
Reply:I think the opposite of the others.. Rosemary sounds sweet and good to me and Marigold could be a little sinister and mysterious.
Reply:Lucy or Lucinda for a good witch. (It means "light.") Hazel, Beulah or Wilhelmina for bad witches. Of the two you have, I like Rosemary. Marigold sounds too sweet.
Reply:They both would be alright for a good witch but not for an evil witch.
Reply:They both sound like nice witch names. (Good witches) If you're going for a mean or bad witch, I would use something like Hazel.
Reply:FOR SOME REASON I LIKE THE NAME " REGINA "FOR A WITCHS NAME JUST A SUGGESTION.
Reply:Rosemary
Reply:i think Theodora is a much better name for a witch
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Do you think Rosemary or Marigold is a better name fo a witch in my story???
Good witch? Then Willow Wand.
Bad witch? Belladonna.
Reply:marigold (calendula) words have healing power; sacrifice out of love if necessary rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) protection and healing ; be positive.............those are the keynotes as provided by ted andrews nature speak, so is your character positive or a martyr? i actually like calendula as a name. most people wouldn't even know what it meant, but the "informed " would get a kick out of it. good luck with the story, and when/where can we read it?
Reply:rosemary
Reply:I like Rosemary, too. Marigold sounds too frivolous.
Reply:Very creative names...but they both seem a little too happy if you're naming an evil witch. I'd go with something a little more sinister/mysterious for a bad witch. Millicent or Grethel or something along those lines.
Otherwise, I like Rosemary better than Marigold, but, then I suppose it depends a bit on the character and type of story you're putting together, too.
Reply:Rosemary is a good name for a bad witch. Marigold is good for a good witch. I think Rosemary sounds good for a bad witch is because of the movie Rosemary's baby. But I was watching the Wicker man over the weekend and all of the women on summers isle were named after some kind of plant name, which I've noticed you have done with Rosemary/Marigold. They were named after flowers, trees, plants all kinds of different plant names. It was pretty cool. Hope you have fun with your search! Maybe research plant life and find something that is kind of a sinister plant. Maybe her first name could be poison and her middle name ivy? Just a thought....Have fun!
Reply:Either name is good for either type of which, depending on how you play it. Consider the character and go with the one that comes up more frequently. You may also want to fight the stereotypes and make either of these evil character names. Notice how many people associated these names with "good witch" characteristics? A good book provides an element of surprise.
Reply:How about "Lucifer" for a bad witch? the other names r good for good witch
Reply:I would let the characters speak to me and tell me what they think they should be called (if they do speak to you) otherwise go to babynames.com and they can give you the meanings behind the names you chose and then you can see if they fit the personalities of your characters you are writing about.
Reply:rosemary.
Reply:I'm assumming she is a good witch. I like Marigold. You don't hear that name often.
Reply:I'm liking Marigold better if its a good witch. Rosemary doesn't do anything for me either way.
Reply:Rosemary
Reply:Joan, Peggy for kind one %26amp; Joyce, Norma for cruel ones.the best is Norma.
Reply:Rosemary for a bad witch...and Marigold for a good witch...Marigolds are much more dainty kind of like the good witch's
Reply:I think the opposite of the others.. Rosemary sounds sweet and good to me and Marigold could be a little sinister and mysterious.
Reply:Lucy or Lucinda for a good witch. (It means "light.") Hazel, Beulah or Wilhelmina for bad witches. Of the two you have, I like Rosemary. Marigold sounds too sweet.
Reply:They both would be alright for a good witch but not for an evil witch.
Reply:They both sound like nice witch names. (Good witches) If you're going for a mean or bad witch, I would use something like Hazel.
Reply:FOR SOME REASON I LIKE THE NAME " REGINA "FOR A WITCHS NAME JUST A SUGGESTION.
Reply:Rosemary
Reply:i think Theodora is a much better name for a witch
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Did Kurt Cobain ever sing the song Marigold?
There is a rare Nirvana b-side called Marigold. It was written and sung by Dave Grohl. Apparently a version exists with Kurt Cobain singing it. Anyone know about it? I have looked and looked but can't find it and you will make me really happy if you can find it.
Did Kurt Cobain ever sing the song Marigold?
I hear he started doing one called...."Pushing up the Daisy's"
Reply:dunno bu he did sing daisy
Did Kurt Cobain ever sing the song Marigold?
I hear he started doing one called...."Pushing up the Daisy's"
Reply:dunno bu he did sing daisy
How fast do marigolds grow after planting them?
marigolds usually sprout after 6 weeks depending on your conditions seeds need plenty of sunshine to grow marigolds are kind of quick just remember after flowering always dead head so you can plant the seeds next spring you will get alot of seeds in the head so you never have to buy marigold again
How fast do marigolds grow after planting them?
feed them I did have seeds and grow my self and they start growing very well flower start coming now in two weeks feed them once a week (Miracle grow ) you will see soon result.
Reply:I assume you mean from seed?? Packets generally have days till bloom on the back...in general marigolds take 30-45 days.
Reply:within 30 days -the more sun and deadheading, the more blooms. don't forget to plants the spent blooms for more plants.
Reply:Immediately
Reply:6 weeks or so... afterwards though they need little attention.
How fast do marigolds grow after planting them?
feed them I did have seeds and grow my self and they start growing very well flower start coming now in two weeks feed them once a week (Miracle grow ) you will see soon result.
Reply:I assume you mean from seed?? Packets generally have days till bloom on the back...in general marigolds take 30-45 days.
Reply:within 30 days -the more sun and deadheading, the more blooms. don't forget to plants the spent blooms for more plants.
Reply:Immediately
Reply:6 weeks or so... afterwards though they need little attention.
What plant growing lights work best for marigolds?
i need to know and where i can get them
What plant growing lights work best for marigolds?
Lowe's offers a good selection of bulbs that are called gro lights. Made especially for growing plants. You can also buy a special fixture for a florecent style bulb. You probably want to give the marigolds at least 6-8 of light a day. They are a plant the requires full sun. Make sure to keep them moderately moist. Don't over water them, but don't let them dry completely either. Good Luck!
Reply:You can go to any hardware store and ask for a full spectrum light bulb that will fit into a lamp you plan on using.
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What plant growing lights work best for marigolds?
Lowe's offers a good selection of bulbs that are called gro lights. Made especially for growing plants. You can also buy a special fixture for a florecent style bulb. You probably want to give the marigolds at least 6-8 of light a day. They are a plant the requires full sun. Make sure to keep them moderately moist. Don't over water them, but don't let them dry completely either. Good Luck!
Reply:You can go to any hardware store and ask for a full spectrum light bulb that will fit into a lamp you plan on using.
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Did anybody read the book "Once Upon A Marigold" ?
I need a summary for it. Whoever tells the reasonable answer will be chose best answer. I read have of it. But my report is due TOMORROW! So please help me.
Did anybody read the book "Once Upon A Marigold" ?
nope
Did anybody read the book "Once Upon A Marigold" ?
nope
Can you grow baby breath from its dried flowers like marigolds?
Yes, you can if you can get them while they are dried on the plant and get them early! Your best luck with babies breath is just buy you some seeds and start them...then..plant them in a sunny location. They like the after noon shade too.... According where you live Baby's Breath will re-seed and come back every year ... : )
Hope this helps you~
~Good luck..
Hope this helps you~
~Good luck..
Could I grow oats, and some of the herbs/plants below in Canada?
Kelp, Alfalfa, Parsley, Cayenne/Capsicum, Siberian Ginseng, Oregano, sweet marjoram, bay, dill, thyme, rosemary, sage, calendula/pot marigold, mint
I live about 4-8 hours away from Vancouver, in British Columbia, Western canada. thanks*-*
Could I grow oats, and some of the herbs/plants below in Canada?
I live in the Okanagan and grow just about all these. some don't last the winter though so you have to replant in the spring
Reply:absolutely.
Depending on exactly where you are you may find that some have to be replanted every year eg basil, rosemary, calendula,parsley while others are perennial ( plant once) eg thyme, oregano,
the reasons for having to be replanted vary from it getting to cold for the plant to survive ( eg rosemary ) or that the plant is a biannual ( eg parsley)
A good Canadian website is
http://www.icangarden.com/
Have fun in the garden
Reply:Bay and rosemary need to be brought in for the winter. Dill is an annual, parsley benefits from being planted annually although it last through the winter.
Reply:yes
Reply:you didn't say which way you live from Vancouver. If its east you more than likely are zone 3/4, if you live north you may still be in zone 5. Have enjoyed your Buchard and Minter gardens, they are beautiful
I live about 4-8 hours away from Vancouver, in British Columbia, Western canada. thanks*-*
Could I grow oats, and some of the herbs/plants below in Canada?
I live in the Okanagan and grow just about all these. some don't last the winter though so you have to replant in the spring
Reply:absolutely.
Depending on exactly where you are you may find that some have to be replanted every year eg basil, rosemary, calendula,parsley while others are perennial ( plant once) eg thyme, oregano,
the reasons for having to be replanted vary from it getting to cold for the plant to survive ( eg rosemary ) or that the plant is a biannual ( eg parsley)
A good Canadian website is
http://www.icangarden.com/
Have fun in the garden
Reply:Bay and rosemary need to be brought in for the winter. Dill is an annual, parsley benefits from being planted annually although it last through the winter.
Reply:yes
Reply:you didn't say which way you live from Vancouver. If its east you more than likely are zone 3/4, if you live north you may still be in zone 5. Have enjoyed your Buchard and Minter gardens, they are beautiful
What do my Windsor Newton gouache colors correspond to on the color wheel?
I know this may sound ridiculous but I bought 12 tubes of gouache and I was wondering what each one was on the color wheel. I figured out some but I'm unsure of others.
Here is what I have figured out:
Primary Yellow - (Yellow)
Primary Blue - (Blue)
Primary Red - (Red)
Turquoise Blue (Blue Green)
Here is what I'm unsure of:
Golden Yellow
Marigold Yellow
Orange Lake Deep
Magenta
Light Purple
Periwinkle Blue
Brilliant Green
Permanent Green Light
Again, I know this sounds ridiculous but please help me out.
Thanks
What do my Windsor Newton gouache colors correspond to on the color wheel?
Below is a link to W%26amp;N Gouache colour chart - it's laid out just like the colour wheel from Lemon Yellow up to Linden Green (which would be next to Lemon Yellow on its left). The rest are earth colours so won't be on the wheel.
Check your colours in the order they appear on the chart, that's where they'll be on the wheel.
http://www.winsornewton.com/products.asp...
The previous answerer's idea of painting your own colour wheel will help make your colour theory very easy to understand.
Reply:Paint a swatch of each and compare to the color wheel you are using. They won't all match colors on the wheel but you will see where they fit in the scheme of colors, i.e. cool or warm, shade,or tint etc.
Johannes Itten "The Elements of Color" will help with color theory and Itten's 12 part color circle is excellent.
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Here is what I have figured out:
Primary Yellow - (Yellow)
Primary Blue - (Blue)
Primary Red - (Red)
Turquoise Blue (Blue Green)
Here is what I'm unsure of:
Golden Yellow
Marigold Yellow
Orange Lake Deep
Magenta
Light Purple
Periwinkle Blue
Brilliant Green
Permanent Green Light
Again, I know this sounds ridiculous but please help me out.
Thanks
What do my Windsor Newton gouache colors correspond to on the color wheel?
Below is a link to W%26amp;N Gouache colour chart - it's laid out just like the colour wheel from Lemon Yellow up to Linden Green (which would be next to Lemon Yellow on its left). The rest are earth colours so won't be on the wheel.
Check your colours in the order they appear on the chart, that's where they'll be on the wheel.
http://www.winsornewton.com/products.asp...
The previous answerer's idea of painting your own colour wheel will help make your colour theory very easy to understand.
Reply:Paint a swatch of each and compare to the color wheel you are using. They won't all match colors on the wheel but you will see where they fit in the scheme of colors, i.e. cool or warm, shade,or tint etc.
Johannes Itten "The Elements of Color" will help with color theory and Itten's 12 part color circle is excellent.
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Does anyone else own different colour and types of rubber gloves for different cleaning jobs?
Because i do and my girlfriend used to love seeing me in my rubber gloves, and aswell as cleaning we used them in the bedroom too, great feeling and would recommend it,
unfortunately we are not together anymore but i still cannot be with out my lovely rubber gloves, i use :
Yellow marigold's to wash the dishes
Pink lightweight rubber gloves for the bathroom
i also own a couple of boxes of latex gloves too for quick cleaning.
I admit it is abit quirky and kinky and only one person knew about my fetish but i thought i would share it now, and i also know what somepeople would think and say, but compared to what fetishes are out there this is totally harmless.
Does anyone else own different colour and types of rubber gloves for different cleaning jobs?
Not quirky at all, I just got a package with two different colors, I thought when I saw it, what a neat idea, I can use one in the kitchen and one in the bath. Before I always had the same color, kept separately. I have tossed way too many , I won't now.
Reply:It doesn't really sound much like a fetish, just a preference. I bet you like to keep your hands clean.
Reply:lolol Folks, I think we've got Monk on the line.
Reply:no, i use any colour, and leave them in the rooms that i use them in. good idea though.
Reply:No, I just use disposable gloves...:)
(cleaning purposes only)
Reply:bare hands do a better job
Reply:I have black gloves to clean the kitchen %26amp; yellow marigolds for the bathroom, I also keep a bolx of disposables to quick jobs..... can't say I find them sexually arousing though, but each to their own!
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Reply:Well I use rubber gloves frequently as I work in a cafe, so I wear yellow ones there.
At home I use yellow for dishwashing, pink for cleaning, yellow for gardening and green for other jobs.
Reply:I think it is totally a smart idea so you don't mix chemicals. Good thinking. It's not weird at all, I think I actually might try that!!!! Sry bout your gf.
Reply:Yep, purple for washing up, orange for the dog bowls, yellow for cleaning!!!
Reply:um, I dont have a fetish, and I dont care about colours. The reasons I used gloves and different colours is
a) to protect my hands and keep them young and soft
b) to protect my family's health by having one colour only for the bathroom, and one colour only for the kitchen
I also have different sponges for the bathroom and the kitchen in different colours so I can tell them apart.
Reply:howdy monk man my son will be like that one day lol
unfortunately we are not together anymore but i still cannot be with out my lovely rubber gloves, i use :
Yellow marigold's to wash the dishes
Pink lightweight rubber gloves for the bathroom
i also own a couple of boxes of latex gloves too for quick cleaning.
I admit it is abit quirky and kinky and only one person knew about my fetish but i thought i would share it now, and i also know what somepeople would think and say, but compared to what fetishes are out there this is totally harmless.
Does anyone else own different colour and types of rubber gloves for different cleaning jobs?
Not quirky at all, I just got a package with two different colors, I thought when I saw it, what a neat idea, I can use one in the kitchen and one in the bath. Before I always had the same color, kept separately. I have tossed way too many , I won't now.
Reply:It doesn't really sound much like a fetish, just a preference. I bet you like to keep your hands clean.
Reply:lolol Folks, I think we've got Monk on the line.
Reply:no, i use any colour, and leave them in the rooms that i use them in. good idea though.
Reply:No, I just use disposable gloves...:)
(cleaning purposes only)
Reply:bare hands do a better job
Reply:I have black gloves to clean the kitchen %26amp; yellow marigolds for the bathroom, I also keep a bolx of disposables to quick jobs..... can't say I find them sexually arousing though, but each to their own!
Reply:check this link its good
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Reply:Well I use rubber gloves frequently as I work in a cafe, so I wear yellow ones there.
At home I use yellow for dishwashing, pink for cleaning, yellow for gardening and green for other jobs.
Reply:I think it is totally a smart idea so you don't mix chemicals. Good thinking. It's not weird at all, I think I actually might try that!!!! Sry bout your gf.
Reply:Yep, purple for washing up, orange for the dog bowls, yellow for cleaning!!!
Reply:um, I dont have a fetish, and I dont care about colours. The reasons I used gloves and different colours is
a) to protect my hands and keep them young and soft
b) to protect my family's health by having one colour only for the bathroom, and one colour only for the kitchen
I also have different sponges for the bathroom and the kitchen in different colours so I can tell them apart.
Reply:howdy monk man my son will be like that one day lol
Can i plant flowers in late may & expect them to grow through winter & into spring?
I've already planted 'Alyssum' but was wondering... will 'Heartsease', 'Marigold', 'Snapdragons', 'Ageratum', 'shadeof white' %26amp; 'calendula' grow %26amp; bloom at this time? And what other flowers can i plant? Also, will 'pumpkins' (not squash) grow through winter as well? cuz im doing a vege garden!
thnx :)xx
Can i plant flowers in late may %26amp; expect them to grow through winter %26amp; into spring?
I think in large measure your answer might depend on your location/ZONE. Certainly a decent garden shop, local, will best advise what to grow, when best to plant, gestation/germination of seed, what best to plant as juvenile plants as opposed to seed, and what temps anything has a tolerance for.
No matter what you plant, unless you happen to be in a place like here in Florida, there will be months of dormancy, which does occur here as well. Perhaps a better question to ask at a garden center is, "What can I plant now, and will it SURVIVE a winter?"
Steven Wolf
Just my two "sense"
Reply:Annuals will last the season.
Bi-annuals flower in the second year.
Perennials come up year after year.
Some of the Hardy perennials, i.e.Pelegoniums, will flower on through a mild autumn and stay green through a mild winter.
thnx :)xx
Can i plant flowers in late may %26amp; expect them to grow through winter %26amp; into spring?
I think in large measure your answer might depend on your location/ZONE. Certainly a decent garden shop, local, will best advise what to grow, when best to plant, gestation/germination of seed, what best to plant as juvenile plants as opposed to seed, and what temps anything has a tolerance for.
No matter what you plant, unless you happen to be in a place like here in Florida, there will be months of dormancy, which does occur here as well. Perhaps a better question to ask at a garden center is, "What can I plant now, and will it SURVIVE a winter?"
Steven Wolf
Just my two "sense"
Reply:Annuals will last the season.
Bi-annuals flower in the second year.
Perennials come up year after year.
Some of the Hardy perennials, i.e.Pelegoniums, will flower on through a mild autumn and stay green through a mild winter.
Newly planted tomato plants, marigolds and the frost?
My newly planted spring annuals were subjected to frost last night. Today they are black, do I have to pull them up and start all over or will they survive?
Newly planted tomato plants, marigolds and the frost?
The marigolds may survive and petunias and portulaca will probably survive but those are probably the hardiest of the annuals. Your tomatoes will probably not make it but I would wait to see before I pulled them up.
Reply:The tomatos are history. They have those wall-o-water things you can use if you plant in May and there's still a danger of frost. Personally, I start my tomatos inside around the beginning of April and keep them inside until the last week of May or first week of June before putting them in the ground. The great thing about tomatos is they do well in pots.
I'm not sure about marigolds.
Reply:You do not state what planting zone you are in. That is key to any planting you want to do!
The tomatoes are done. They went into the ground a month to a month and a half to early!! The annuals may make it. The Marigold is generally hardy despite freeze and frost. Hand pick the dead leaves, buds, and discolored vegetation from all the annual plants now. You should be doing this weekly anyway.
I'll post this and hear all kinds of heat. From Planting Zone 4 and above never plant any Vegetable Plant until Mother's Day. A weekend beyond is better. Your local County Extension Agent will give you your zone, and, the last frost date for free (see County Extension Agent OnLine or Phone Book).
Sorry but you lost the plants to spring fever! Good Luck.
Reply:Once tomatoes freeze they are history, you will need to replant. Some of the flowers may live. Marigolds are kind of hearty, if it froze hard they should be pulled up too. I wait until May for Tomatoes.
Reply:Start afresh and protect against frost, or just wait a while longer.
Reply:Probably dead, both of these are not frost tolerant. Look at your local average last frost date, and always plant after that date, you usually can just cover your plants with leaves or mulch or milk cartons, that will protect them, just take it off the next day so they don't overheat.
Newly planted tomato plants, marigolds and the frost?
The marigolds may survive and petunias and portulaca will probably survive but those are probably the hardiest of the annuals. Your tomatoes will probably not make it but I would wait to see before I pulled them up.
Reply:The tomatos are history. They have those wall-o-water things you can use if you plant in May and there's still a danger of frost. Personally, I start my tomatos inside around the beginning of April and keep them inside until the last week of May or first week of June before putting them in the ground. The great thing about tomatos is they do well in pots.
I'm not sure about marigolds.
Reply:You do not state what planting zone you are in. That is key to any planting you want to do!
The tomatoes are done. They went into the ground a month to a month and a half to early!! The annuals may make it. The Marigold is generally hardy despite freeze and frost. Hand pick the dead leaves, buds, and discolored vegetation from all the annual plants now. You should be doing this weekly anyway.
I'll post this and hear all kinds of heat. From Planting Zone 4 and above never plant any Vegetable Plant until Mother's Day. A weekend beyond is better. Your local County Extension Agent will give you your zone, and, the last frost date for free (see County Extension Agent OnLine or Phone Book).
Sorry but you lost the plants to spring fever! Good Luck.
Reply:Once tomatoes freeze they are history, you will need to replant. Some of the flowers may live. Marigolds are kind of hearty, if it froze hard they should be pulled up too. I wait until May for Tomatoes.
Reply:Start afresh and protect against frost, or just wait a while longer.
Reply:Probably dead, both of these are not frost tolerant. Look at your local average last frost date, and always plant after that date, you usually can just cover your plants with leaves or mulch or milk cartons, that will protect them, just take it off the next day so they don't overheat.
Marigold swordtail?
My Marigold is about 1.75 to 2 inches long with tail included. I've had him for a few months now and the only negative comment I have to make about my boy is his tail: or near lack thereof.
He's an adult (not fully grown yet i dont think) Marigold swordtail but his sword, at max, is about 5 millimeters long. For about a month after I got him I had him in a ten gl tank with two other marigold females and he quickly got down to 'business' so im assuming he's healthy. (Hes now in a 25 gl with the two females and another male) His tail HAS shown some growth since his purchase but its still absolutely puny. Any possible reasons?
Ps. The other male Marigolds tail is about two millimeters larger but he's a bit larger too.
Peeksures:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/a...
My boy in the front, the other male in the back.^^
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/a...
My boy. ^^
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/a...
Marigold swordtail?
OK...lets clear the air. There are several species of fish known as swordtails. Xiphophorus helleri is only one of them. Some species have longer swords than others and to add to the confusion, some helleri have much longer swords than others. Want to make it more fun? there appear to be several sub species of X. Helleri and there is some thought that some of the various swordtail species can interbreed. Let's make in worse. In tight confinement you can have arrhenoid males. That is females that appear to be young males. Those never get quite all of the male traits. This is more common than people think with commercially produced swordtails.
Now, males get 4" standard length. That is tip of the nose to the tip of the fleshy part of the tail. NOT including any lart of the tale fin. In highly developed males the sword can be as much as 2.5" on it's own.
Also, some sword tails are bred for color and some for finnage and some for both. Often to get really good color you have to give a bit on finnage and visa-versa until the strain is very stable. That is the case with swordtails right now because the commercial breeders don't take enough care to fix traits.
So where does that leave you? Marigolds usually have shorter swords than say green or red swordtails. On top of that he MIGHT be a she in drag, in which case "he" will never have a long sword. You mentioned that he got down to business, but did you get babies from that or was it just all show? That will answer the sex question.
And... swordtails can live quite a few years. The older they get the longer the sword unless something has damaged it. Your fish appears to be rather young to me.
Either way, nice looking fish.
Best of luck sorting all this out lol.
Reply:He'll max out around 3 inched. Its just genetics, each swordtail has a different tail. Some males have no sword tail. It has nothing to do with breeding or health. I've got a male with a 1.5 inch sword, biggest I've ever seen, and another with a normal half inch sword.
edit-- :) they are very healthy looking, I love the dark stones with the bright fish. Very nice clear pictures too.
Reply:because they are not all identical copies. Humans, dogs, fish..they all have slightly diffrent features. Some people are tall and some are short.
The other male might also be nipping at his sword. You should have 3 females to each male to prevent fighting and territory desputes. Plants will help too. preferably live, but plastic are fine.
Reply:Oh! www.freewebs.com/ben-leong would help you!
Reply:well maybe he was attacked or he has a birth defect........ if he is doing ine and is living like all the other fishies then there is nothing wrong with him and he just has a small fin... kind of like nemo in the movie finding nemo.... he has a small fin but nothing is wrong with him
my rodents
He's an adult (not fully grown yet i dont think) Marigold swordtail but his sword, at max, is about 5 millimeters long. For about a month after I got him I had him in a ten gl tank with two other marigold females and he quickly got down to 'business' so im assuming he's healthy. (Hes now in a 25 gl with the two females and another male) His tail HAS shown some growth since his purchase but its still absolutely puny. Any possible reasons?
Ps. The other male Marigolds tail is about two millimeters larger but he's a bit larger too.
Peeksures:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/a...
My boy in the front, the other male in the back.^^
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/a...
My boy. ^^
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/a...
Marigold swordtail?
OK...lets clear the air. There are several species of fish known as swordtails. Xiphophorus helleri is only one of them. Some species have longer swords than others and to add to the confusion, some helleri have much longer swords than others. Want to make it more fun? there appear to be several sub species of X. Helleri and there is some thought that some of the various swordtail species can interbreed. Let's make in worse. In tight confinement you can have arrhenoid males. That is females that appear to be young males. Those never get quite all of the male traits. This is more common than people think with commercially produced swordtails.
Now, males get 4" standard length. That is tip of the nose to the tip of the fleshy part of the tail. NOT including any lart of the tale fin. In highly developed males the sword can be as much as 2.5" on it's own.
Also, some sword tails are bred for color and some for finnage and some for both. Often to get really good color you have to give a bit on finnage and visa-versa until the strain is very stable. That is the case with swordtails right now because the commercial breeders don't take enough care to fix traits.
So where does that leave you? Marigolds usually have shorter swords than say green or red swordtails. On top of that he MIGHT be a she in drag, in which case "he" will never have a long sword. You mentioned that he got down to business, but did you get babies from that or was it just all show? That will answer the sex question.
And... swordtails can live quite a few years. The older they get the longer the sword unless something has damaged it. Your fish appears to be rather young to me.
Either way, nice looking fish.
Best of luck sorting all this out lol.
Reply:He'll max out around 3 inched. Its just genetics, each swordtail has a different tail. Some males have no sword tail. It has nothing to do with breeding or health. I've got a male with a 1.5 inch sword, biggest I've ever seen, and another with a normal half inch sword.
edit-- :) they are very healthy looking, I love the dark stones with the bright fish. Very nice clear pictures too.
Reply:because they are not all identical copies. Humans, dogs, fish..they all have slightly diffrent features. Some people are tall and some are short.
The other male might also be nipping at his sword. You should have 3 females to each male to prevent fighting and territory desputes. Plants will help too. preferably live, but plastic are fine.
Reply:Oh! www.freewebs.com/ben-leong would help you!
Reply:well maybe he was attacked or he has a birth defect........ if he is doing ine and is living like all the other fishies then there is nothing wrong with him and he just has a small fin... kind of like nemo in the movie finding nemo.... he has a small fin but nothing is wrong with him
my rodents
What type of animals interact with marigolds and where can i find a source that shows me about marigolds?
as in website where i could find this info
What type of animals interact with marigolds and where can i find a source that shows me about marigolds?
What kind of interaction are you looking for? positive (as in pollination), or negative (as in pests)?
1) Spider mites interact negatively
2) Marigolds may keep nematodes out of your soil.
3) Questionable for rabbit repellent
4) Last (%26amp; maybe least):marigolds %26amp; puppies
Reply:marigolds are usually planted around a garden to keep insects and parasite away. The don't like the smell. Animals probably won't like the smell either
Reply:Hummingbirds and bees interact with many types of flowers. I believe marigolds are among them.
Just do an Internet search on Marigolds. You should be able to find this information on your own.
Reply:I hope this is useful.
What type of animals interact with marigolds and where can i find a source that shows me about marigolds?
What kind of interaction are you looking for? positive (as in pollination), or negative (as in pests)?
1) Spider mites interact negatively
2) Marigolds may keep nematodes out of your soil.
3) Questionable for rabbit repellent
4) Last (%26amp; maybe least):marigolds %26amp; puppies
Reply:marigolds are usually planted around a garden to keep insects and parasite away. The don't like the smell. Animals probably won't like the smell either
Reply:Hummingbirds and bees interact with many types of flowers. I believe marigolds are among them.
Just do an Internet search on Marigolds. You should be able to find this information on your own.
Reply:I hope this is useful.
Did Nirvana do Marigold in rehearsals for the unplugged performance?
A handwritten setlist also mentions "Screen," "Old Age," and "Marigold," but it is not known which songs were actually rehearsed.
http://www.nirvanaguide.com/1993.php
http://www.nirvanaguide.com/1993.php
Any information on marigolds?
I always liked Marigolds %26amp; would like to grow some when the weather breaks out. What's the best care and recommendation for them?
Any information on marigolds?
well i been growing marigolds for 2 summers,i like them a lot usually i start with the seeds from last year,i get a germination kit from any store,well i live in northern illinois,so i plant them indoors usually after tha second week of march,plant them,water them,not in excess!,just moist,put them in a bright window and check the date of the last spring frost in your area,so you can plant them outside according to it,i hope this helps you, good luck!
Reply:Great tough plant they are drought tolerant and I believe there is a newly developed triploid variety that does not need deadheading. Otherwise deadheading is the only demand. They will self sow too if you leave the dried heads on the soil. Bugs don't like them so planting them among the bug tasties is a good idea.
Reply:Go ahead and get flats of seedlings. They're not expensive, maybe a dollar for 6 plants. Break up each plant into a single flower (with roots) and plant them 6 inches apart. By mid summer they will fill in. They're asy to care for, just give them an inch of water once a week. I don't use fertilizer but you can if you want, because it's an annual so it's ok to stress it out in order to get extra blooms. Deadhead often, but leave a few heads on because the seed head is very pretty. I keep the deadheads in a bowl in my hallway til they dry up, because I like the smell.
Reply:This is one of my favorite outdoor flowers. I buy flats from a garden center just after the last frost. Plant as directed that will come with your marigolds. I tend to space them a little closer together than advised to they fill in quickly. It it doesn't rain at least twice a week, then sprinkle preferably in the early morning or early evening.
Reply:I have started planting my marigold seeds from last year-I just take the flower heads from the old seeds and spread them around-this plant is sooooo. . EASY to grow-so I throw the seeds in pots and put them outside throw a layer of dirt in the pots and I water them and watch them grow-I always have plenty of pots of marigolds because they grow well, bloom beautiful,smell good, and I always have more seeds for next year!!! Good Luck!
Reply:I planted some from seed several years ago and they will re-seed and come up every year in our area, I just curmble the flower heads when they turn to seed and scatter them back in the flower bed, they are hardy !
Reply:Marigold is very easy to grow and little care is needed. See this site for better description.
Reply:If you are planning on starting them from seeds right on the package are the directions on what time of the year to plant them and everything else you need to maintain your marigolds.
Any information on marigolds?
well i been growing marigolds for 2 summers,i like them a lot usually i start with the seeds from last year,i get a germination kit from any store,well i live in northern illinois,so i plant them indoors usually after tha second week of march,plant them,water them,not in excess!,just moist,put them in a bright window and check the date of the last spring frost in your area,so you can plant them outside according to it,i hope this helps you, good luck!
Reply:Great tough plant they are drought tolerant and I believe there is a newly developed triploid variety that does not need deadheading. Otherwise deadheading is the only demand. They will self sow too if you leave the dried heads on the soil. Bugs don't like them so planting them among the bug tasties is a good idea.
Reply:Go ahead and get flats of seedlings. They're not expensive, maybe a dollar for 6 plants. Break up each plant into a single flower (with roots) and plant them 6 inches apart. By mid summer they will fill in. They're asy to care for, just give them an inch of water once a week. I don't use fertilizer but you can if you want, because it's an annual so it's ok to stress it out in order to get extra blooms. Deadhead often, but leave a few heads on because the seed head is very pretty. I keep the deadheads in a bowl in my hallway til they dry up, because I like the smell.
Reply:This is one of my favorite outdoor flowers. I buy flats from a garden center just after the last frost. Plant as directed that will come with your marigolds. I tend to space them a little closer together than advised to they fill in quickly. It it doesn't rain at least twice a week, then sprinkle preferably in the early morning or early evening.
Reply:I have started planting my marigold seeds from last year-I just take the flower heads from the old seeds and spread them around-this plant is sooooo. . EASY to grow-so I throw the seeds in pots and put them outside throw a layer of dirt in the pots and I water them and watch them grow-I always have plenty of pots of marigolds because they grow well, bloom beautiful,smell good, and I always have more seeds for next year!!! Good Luck!
Reply:I planted some from seed several years ago and they will re-seed and come up every year in our area, I just curmble the flower heads when they turn to seed and scatter them back in the flower bed, they are hardy !
Reply:Marigold is very easy to grow and little care is needed. See this site for better description.
Reply:If you are planning on starting them from seeds right on the package are the directions on what time of the year to plant them and everything else you need to maintain your marigolds.
What flower,(or plant) besides Marigolds, repels bees & yellow jackets?
I use a library computer so I'm not on the internet all the time. I missed the answer(s) to this question
What flower,(or plant) besides Marigolds, repels bees %26amp; yellow jackets?
Marigolds do not repel bees. Bees are attracted to all flowering plants! It is what they do!! We would not have any fruits or vegetables if bees did not like flowers!!
Good Luck!
poison ivy
What flower,(or plant) besides Marigolds, repels bees %26amp; yellow jackets?
Marigolds do not repel bees. Bees are attracted to all flowering plants! It is what they do!! We would not have any fruits or vegetables if bees did not like flowers!!
Good Luck!
poison ivy
I'm trying to grow Marigolds in an old toilet bowl in my front yard, but they don't seem to want to take. Why?
I thought it'd be a good way to brighten up the trailer park, but they keep dying. Too much water, maybe?
Oh well. No good deed goes unpunished, I guess.
I'm trying to grow Marigolds in an old toilet bowl in my front yard, but they don't seem to want to take. Why?
Well you're using an old toilet (why yould you have that in your fornt yard anyway?)
Reply:The ones that I saw like this actually still were in their pots down in the bowl, and I guess had someway for them to "Flush" the water out if it rained allot. (Had drainage built in, pebbles in the bottom of the tray, drain holes, etc.)
Reply:take the flowers out, and use the toilet yourself so you will have an out house
Reply:Liar, liar, pants on fire.
Reply:i say the Marigolds dont like the idea of growing in a old toilet, Give them something with a bit of respect and I bettcha they will grow to perfection. I really dont think the "toilet" will brighten up a trailer park sorry
Reply:Even Marigolds have some self respect
Reply:Did you add dirt to the toilet bowl for the marigolds to grow in? Or did you just throw seeds in it with out dirt?
Reply:Is there good drainage? Or did you just fill the toilet full of soil? You need a screen, or pebbles or something to allow water to flow out, not just sit there.
Reply:Maybe You Have them in the Shad
Marigolds need Sunlight.
don't over water
and give them fertilizers
Reply:You're trying to grow WHAT in a WHAT that is sitting in your Front WHATTTTTT?
How about ditching the toilet and planting the Marigolds in the ground?
Reply:you need to break out the bottom with a hammer so theyll drain properly. if the water just sits in there and stagnates it will make your plants rot.
Reply:the shade from your mobilehome is causing your flowers to die. Relocate the toilet to the flat roof.
Use lawn chairs to sit on top and view. Take the hole in your yard,and half-bury a bathtub with a Mary statue for maximum effect.
Oh well. No good deed goes unpunished, I guess.
I'm trying to grow Marigolds in an old toilet bowl in my front yard, but they don't seem to want to take. Why?
Well you're using an old toilet (why yould you have that in your fornt yard anyway?)
Reply:The ones that I saw like this actually still were in their pots down in the bowl, and I guess had someway for them to "Flush" the water out if it rained allot. (Had drainage built in, pebbles in the bottom of the tray, drain holes, etc.)
Reply:take the flowers out, and use the toilet yourself so you will have an out house
Reply:Liar, liar, pants on fire.
Reply:i say the Marigolds dont like the idea of growing in a old toilet, Give them something with a bit of respect and I bettcha they will grow to perfection. I really dont think the "toilet" will brighten up a trailer park sorry
Reply:Even Marigolds have some self respect
Reply:Did you add dirt to the toilet bowl for the marigolds to grow in? Or did you just throw seeds in it with out dirt?
Reply:Is there good drainage? Or did you just fill the toilet full of soil? You need a screen, or pebbles or something to allow water to flow out, not just sit there.
Reply:Maybe You Have them in the Shad
Marigolds need Sunlight.
don't over water
and give them fertilizers
Reply:You're trying to grow WHAT in a WHAT that is sitting in your Front WHATTTTTT?
How about ditching the toilet and planting the Marigolds in the ground?
Reply:you need to break out the bottom with a hammer so theyll drain properly. if the water just sits in there and stagnates it will make your plants rot.
Reply:the shade from your mobilehome is causing your flowers to die. Relocate the toilet to the flat roof.
Use lawn chairs to sit on top and view. Take the hole in your yard,and half-bury a bathtub with a Mary statue for maximum effect.
What should I make for dinner?
Here is what I have to work with-
Fridge-
Butter
Bacon Lardons
Milk
Little bit of cheddar
Parmesan
Carrot
6 small mushrooms
Half a spring onion
Half a swede
Cucumber
Rocket
Cherry tomatoes
Freezer-
Peas
Mashed potato
Chicken goujons
Chicken pies
Vanilla ice cream
Cupboard-
Baked beans
Tinned chicken curry
Jar sweet pepper and tomato pasta sauce
Rice
Barley
Half handful dry spaghetti
Brown bread
Brown lentils
Peanut butter
Dried tortelloni (not very nice)
Marmite
Lime jam
Corn flakes
Garlic
Packet vegetable cup-a-soup
small packet onion cup-a-soup
Salt
Pepper
OXO beef stock
Marigold vegetable bouillon stock
Fresh basil (though could be fresher!)
Paprika
Dried Rosemary
Oregano
Saffron
2 bananas
3 strawberries
2 apples
Lots satsumas
Handful grapes
I had pasta for lunch, chicken pie last night, and chicken goujons the night before.
What should I make for dinner?
I would make a salad with bacon and bread in it. Put the brown bread garlic and bacon in the oven to cook, or in a pan then mix with rocket, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion and sprinkle parmesan on the top. fruit salad to follow maybe?
Reply:peanut butter and banana sandwich. with a side of onion cup of soup!
Reply:I should make it on time
Reply:You need some eggs.
Reply:Cup a soup
cheese and tomato toastie with salad
fresh fruit salad
bit late but this can be rustled up in a few mins.
Reply:you shouldn't eat after 9 o'clock so whatever you do. do it now!!!!!
Reply:Use your imagination darling, you.ve got so much to work with. Just throw your fav foods together and stew then have some rice as side
Reply:chilie
Reply:Can you get some eggs? If so, you could make great omlettes with the ingredients in the fridge and serve with brown bread toast. I always like breakfast for supper.
Reply:If you can't figure out what to eat, don't.
Reply:a salad
Reply:clam chowder
Reply:It's Friday night - surely that means a kebab?! Job Done!
Reply:CHICKEN TETRAZZINI, CALIFORNIA STYLE
2 to 3 c. diced chicken or turkey,
cooked
4 to 6 slices bacon, cut up in small
pieces
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. toasted almond slivers
1 can pitted olives
--SAUCE:--
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sherry
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. spaghetti (more or less)
1/2 to 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Saute' bacon until almost crisp. Add onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Saute' until limp, but not brown. Add chicken, pimiento and olives and continue to cook about 5 minutes more. Make sauce by heating butter with flour to make light roux, add milk and sherry and stir while heating to thicken. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper. After mixture comes to a boil and thickens, add Cheddar cheese to melt. Combine sauce with chicken mixture and add toasted almonds. Cook spaghetti according to package directions to al dente stage. Drain and combine with chicken mixture. Pour into one 9 x 13 baking dish or two 8 inch baking dishes. Can refrigerate or freeze at this point. Before baking, bring to room temperature and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees to heat through and brown on top.
BANANA CREAM DESSERT
1/2 c. low-fat milk
1 c. peeled, sliced, frozen bananas
Put both ingredients in blender or food processor and blend on high until thick and creamy.
Fridge-
Butter
Bacon Lardons
Milk
Little bit of cheddar
Parmesan
Carrot
6 small mushrooms
Half a spring onion
Half a swede
Cucumber
Rocket
Cherry tomatoes
Freezer-
Peas
Mashed potato
Chicken goujons
Chicken pies
Vanilla ice cream
Cupboard-
Baked beans
Tinned chicken curry
Jar sweet pepper and tomato pasta sauce
Rice
Barley
Half handful dry spaghetti
Brown bread
Brown lentils
Peanut butter
Dried tortelloni (not very nice)
Marmite
Lime jam
Corn flakes
Garlic
Packet vegetable cup-a-soup
small packet onion cup-a-soup
Salt
Pepper
OXO beef stock
Marigold vegetable bouillon stock
Fresh basil (though could be fresher!)
Paprika
Dried Rosemary
Oregano
Saffron
2 bananas
3 strawberries
2 apples
Lots satsumas
Handful grapes
I had pasta for lunch, chicken pie last night, and chicken goujons the night before.
What should I make for dinner?
I would make a salad with bacon and bread in it. Put the brown bread garlic and bacon in the oven to cook, or in a pan then mix with rocket, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion and sprinkle parmesan on the top. fruit salad to follow maybe?
Reply:peanut butter and banana sandwich. with a side of onion cup of soup!
Reply:I should make it on time
Reply:You need some eggs.
Reply:Cup a soup
cheese and tomato toastie with salad
fresh fruit salad
bit late but this can be rustled up in a few mins.
Reply:you shouldn't eat after 9 o'clock so whatever you do. do it now!!!!!
Reply:Use your imagination darling, you.ve got so much to work with. Just throw your fav foods together and stew then have some rice as side
Reply:chilie
Reply:Can you get some eggs? If so, you could make great omlettes with the ingredients in the fridge and serve with brown bread toast. I always like breakfast for supper.
Reply:If you can't figure out what to eat, don't.
Reply:a salad
Reply:clam chowder
Reply:It's Friday night - surely that means a kebab?! Job Done!
Reply:CHICKEN TETRAZZINI, CALIFORNIA STYLE
2 to 3 c. diced chicken or turkey,
cooked
4 to 6 slices bacon, cut up in small
pieces
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. toasted almond slivers
1 can pitted olives
--SAUCE:--
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sherry
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. spaghetti (more or less)
1/2 to 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Saute' bacon until almost crisp. Add onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Saute' until limp, but not brown. Add chicken, pimiento and olives and continue to cook about 5 minutes more. Make sauce by heating butter with flour to make light roux, add milk and sherry and stir while heating to thicken. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper. After mixture comes to a boil and thickens, add Cheddar cheese to melt. Combine sauce with chicken mixture and add toasted almonds. Cook spaghetti according to package directions to al dente stage. Drain and combine with chicken mixture. Pour into one 9 x 13 baking dish or two 8 inch baking dishes. Can refrigerate or freeze at this point. Before baking, bring to room temperature and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees to heat through and brown on top.
BANANA CREAM DESSERT
1/2 c. low-fat milk
1 c. peeled, sliced, frozen bananas
Put both ingredients in blender or food processor and blend on high until thick and creamy.
Is it possible to cross-breed flowers of different species?
When it comes to gardening, would it be possible to cross-breed flowers of different species? For example, could it be possible to cross a rose and a marigold? Or other flowers? If so, how would one go about doing so?
Is it possible to cross-breed flowers of different species?
Its very much possible. It just depends on what type of cross. As an example I'll take orchids. In the genus Paphiopedillum you can basically cross any species of the genus with another and the offspring are viable, an example of a cross would be P. callosum x P. chamberlainianum the resultant hybrid is known as P. alcipe . Then there are even genus level crosses, Brassia x Miltonia , the new genus is known as Miltassia , these crosses can become quite complex. But in the end the crosses only work up to a certain level, these are all orchids and it would be impossible to cross them with a rose or a tulip and vice-versa.
Hope this helps
Reply:Not sure about the above flowers i think there own kind.
When you do cross bread or mix there seeds they will not smell great but they last longer for the most part.
The term is called hybrids and they will not seed or have a new generation of flowers.
Reply:As with most living things, members of the same species cannot reproduce. When they do, their offspring are typically incapable of reproduction (sterile). A mule is a great example in the animal kingdom. I don't believe hybrid plants can reproduce either.
Reply:it is not possible in garden as such but it is possible in the laboratory- with the help of somatic hybridisation which is fusion of 2 cells with the help of a chemical- polyethylene glycol. the plantlet can be developed through tissue culture there after.
Is it possible to cross-breed flowers of different species?
Its very much possible. It just depends on what type of cross. As an example I'll take orchids. In the genus Paphiopedillum you can basically cross any species of the genus with another and the offspring are viable, an example of a cross would be P. callosum x P. chamberlainianum the resultant hybrid is known as P. alcipe . Then there are even genus level crosses, Brassia x Miltonia , the new genus is known as Miltassia , these crosses can become quite complex. But in the end the crosses only work up to a certain level, these are all orchids and it would be impossible to cross them with a rose or a tulip and vice-versa.
Hope this helps
Reply:Not sure about the above flowers i think there own kind.
When you do cross bread or mix there seeds they will not smell great but they last longer for the most part.
The term is called hybrids and they will not seed or have a new generation of flowers.
Reply:As with most living things, members of the same species cannot reproduce. When they do, their offspring are typically incapable of reproduction (sterile). A mule is a great example in the animal kingdom. I don't believe hybrid plants can reproduce either.
Reply:it is not possible in garden as such but it is possible in the laboratory- with the help of somatic hybridisation which is fusion of 2 cells with the help of a chemical- polyethylene glycol. the plantlet can be developed through tissue culture there after.
Who owns a pair of marigold rubber gloves?
how many have u got and what coloutr are they
Who owns a pair of marigold rubber gloves?
2 pairs and there yellow.
Reply:who? What and where?
Reply:got a very sexy black pair that i know you would like
Reply:Not me, I own a pair of red.
My friend has hot pink!
Reply:One pair and they are yellow, I don't use them to wash up or do housework I use them to open bottle tops.
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Who owns a pair of marigold rubber gloves?
2 pairs and there yellow.
Reply:who? What and where?
Reply:got a very sexy black pair that i know you would like
Reply:Not me, I own a pair of red.
My friend has hot pink!
Reply:One pair and they are yellow, I don't use them to wash up or do housework I use them to open bottle tops.
shoes stock
The effects of gamma rays man and the moon marigolds?
how old are all of the characters??? i cant find this info anywhere i need to know it for a project plz help
The effects of gamma rays man and the moon marigolds?
i saw this when i was like 10, but there was a mom and two daughters, right? i would expect the mom to be middle-aged and the two daughters about high school age.
Reply:It's like a young high school girl.
The effects of gamma rays man and the moon marigolds?
i saw this when i was like 10, but there was a mom and two daughters, right? i would expect the mom to be middle-aged and the two daughters about high school age.
Reply:It's like a young high school girl.
How can I keep rabbits from eating my marigolds and vegetables?
Shoot them... duh
How can I keep rabbits from eating my marigolds and vegetables?
If you have a canine let it roam the garden. If a feline, pray for weight and vigor.
For a more passive approach, I recommend chicken wire fencing to a height of 2' minimum and depth of 2' minimum. And keep vigil for areas in the fence that have been gnawed upon. Daily.
Reply:I seen a rabbit in a flower patch once; smokin' crack! lol.
Reply:keep it in a cage
How can I keep rabbits from eating my marigolds and vegetables?
If you have a canine let it roam the garden. If a feline, pray for weight and vigor.
For a more passive approach, I recommend chicken wire fencing to a height of 2' minimum and depth of 2' minimum. And keep vigil for areas in the fence that have been gnawed upon. Daily.
Reply:I seen a rabbit in a flower patch once; smokin' crack! lol.
Reply:keep it in a cage
What Might Be Eating the Leaves (Only) on My Marigolds?
I just planted a few flats of marigolds and a bunch of other annuals and perineals. I have had problems in the past with weedhoppers in my grass in the past. I don't see any right now but wondered what an expert might think. Thank for your help. Also if it is weedhoppers what do I use to eradicate?
What Might Be Eating the Leaves (Only) on My Marigolds?
Usually marigolds are pretty bug resistant....sounds like a hungry varmint!!
Reply:Maybe slugs and snails. Look for a shiny slime substance on the plants. You can also go out after dark with a flashlight and look on the plants for these critters.
Reply:caterpillars or grasshoppers
What Might Be Eating the Leaves (Only) on My Marigolds?
Usually marigolds are pretty bug resistant....sounds like a hungry varmint!!
Reply:Maybe slugs and snails. Look for a shiny slime substance on the plants. You can also go out after dark with a flashlight and look on the plants for these critters.
Reply:caterpillars or grasshoppers
Is it true that if you plant marigolds close to your doors of your house?
that it will keep bugs out of your house. Is this true???
Is it true that if you plant marigolds close to your doors of your house?
I planted some last year by my door I still had lotts of bugs
Reply:They have pyrethrins in them, in which alot of bug sprays contain...I plant them around my garden to repel certain insects..and I seen here it keeps bees away..My bees love them and land on them all the time pollinating for me...It may keep alot of bugs from entering that immediate area..but not toally bug proof your house..Some will still get around marigolds depending on the species..here is a picture of my veggie garden and if you notice the gold looking flowers at the bottom of this picture..they are marigolds...Marigolds will repel SOME bugs away from the area but not all of them
Reply:Questions on: Marigolds
Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service
Scroll down and read the rest.
Q. I was told that marigolds keep mosquitoes away
A: It doesn't work so don't get your hopes up.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...
I like you have heard the same stories even planting it around the garden for insects nastursums as well
Perhaps you actually heard of this;
Pyrethrins are derived from the flower of the pyrethrum plant, Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. They kill fleas, ticks, mites, and other insects and are popular among pet owners who prefer to use all-natural products.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
Reply:I don't know how well it works, but many old time gardeners put a row of marigolds all around their vegetable patch to keep bugs away.
If it doesn't work, at least they will look nice.
Reply:I've never heard that before,but it's worth a try. It is known that marigolds do keep certain bugs away. I have planted them in my vegetable garden . Good luck.
Reply:i do believe this to be true
Reply:Here is a list of companion planting that shlould answer your question
http://www.ghorganics.com/page2.html
Reply:Yes, marigolds are a natural bug repellant. Obsolutely.
Reply:It's the scent/smell/odour of marigolds that is the deterent to bugs. They may help, like they do in my garden, but I wouldn't rely on them for total bug control. The bugs will be thriving before the blossoms open and release their FRAGRANCE.
The Muse
Reply:Of course! Marigolds are well known for staying away mosquitoes and other things like flies etc. Many people buy baskets of them for picnics to use on tables for such a purpose. Also often you will find them intermixed with vegetable crops to help aid in cutting down the number of nuisances that might affect your plants. Plus marigolds are very very easy to grow.
Reply:Not bugs but bees. The bees hate the smell of marigolds. I do this every year. Especially mixed with other plants on my deck.
kung fu
Is it true that if you plant marigolds close to your doors of your house?
I planted some last year by my door I still had lotts of bugs
Reply:They have pyrethrins in them, in which alot of bug sprays contain...I plant them around my garden to repel certain insects..and I seen here it keeps bees away..My bees love them and land on them all the time pollinating for me...It may keep alot of bugs from entering that immediate area..but not toally bug proof your house..Some will still get around marigolds depending on the species..here is a picture of my veggie garden and if you notice the gold looking flowers at the bottom of this picture..they are marigolds...Marigolds will repel SOME bugs away from the area but not all of them
Reply:Questions on: Marigolds
Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service
Scroll down and read the rest.
Q. I was told that marigolds keep mosquitoes away
A: It doesn't work so don't get your hopes up.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...
I like you have heard the same stories even planting it around the garden for insects nastursums as well
Perhaps you actually heard of this;
Pyrethrins are derived from the flower of the pyrethrum plant, Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. They kill fleas, ticks, mites, and other insects and are popular among pet owners who prefer to use all-natural products.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
Reply:I don't know how well it works, but many old time gardeners put a row of marigolds all around their vegetable patch to keep bugs away.
If it doesn't work, at least they will look nice.
Reply:I've never heard that before,but it's worth a try. It is known that marigolds do keep certain bugs away. I have planted them in my vegetable garden . Good luck.
Reply:i do believe this to be true
Reply:Here is a list of companion planting that shlould answer your question
http://www.ghorganics.com/page2.html
Reply:Yes, marigolds are a natural bug repellant. Obsolutely.
Reply:It's the scent/smell/odour of marigolds that is the deterent to bugs. They may help, like they do in my garden, but I wouldn't rely on them for total bug control. The bugs will be thriving before the blossoms open and release their FRAGRANCE.
The Muse
Reply:Of course! Marigolds are well known for staying away mosquitoes and other things like flies etc. Many people buy baskets of them for picnics to use on tables for such a purpose. Also often you will find them intermixed with vegetable crops to help aid in cutting down the number of nuisances that might affect your plants. Plus marigolds are very very easy to grow.
Reply:Not bugs but bees. The bees hate the smell of marigolds. I do this every year. Especially mixed with other plants on my deck.
kung fu
Does anyone have a clue when the Marigold resturant in Lakeview will be open?
My guess is when they finish setting up and turn the sign around and it says "OPEN" and hopefully the door will be unlocked and we can go inside! It should be good food though, I can hardly wait either :)
What flower,(or plant) besides Marigolds, repels bees & yellow jackets?
I use a library computer so I'm not on the internet all the time. I missed the answer(s) to this question I'll try to be back during the w/e to see what's happening!
What flower,(or plant) besides Marigolds, repels bees %26amp; yellow jackets?
Citronella plant! inexpensive and sold at Lowe's/home depot/hardware stores
Reply:marigolds don't repel bees.. sorry.
Bees like flowers.. if it is a flowering plant, chances are a bee will be attracted.
Reply:marigolds do not repel bees! In fact, they attract them (anything with nectar attracts bees...)..........
Reply:I don't know about plants, but Rescue Yellowjacket Traps are great for Yellowjackets. They will not, however, catch bees, paper wasps, or other types of wasps.
The product does not contain pesticides if you are concerned about keeping your garden 'natural'. It contains an attractant that lures yjs to the trap, and they die because they cannot escape.
You can find them in larger stores such as Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, and smaller garden supply stores as well.
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What flower,(or plant) besides Marigolds, repels bees %26amp; yellow jackets?
Citronella plant! inexpensive and sold at Lowe's/home depot/hardware stores
Reply:marigolds don't repel bees.. sorry.
Bees like flowers.. if it is a flowering plant, chances are a bee will be attracted.
Reply:marigolds do not repel bees! In fact, they attract them (anything with nectar attracts bees...)..........
Reply:I don't know about plants, but Rescue Yellowjacket Traps are great for Yellowjackets. They will not, however, catch bees, paper wasps, or other types of wasps.
The product does not contain pesticides if you are concerned about keeping your garden 'natural'. It contains an attractant that lures yjs to the trap, and they die because they cannot escape.
You can find them in larger stores such as Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, and smaller garden supply stores as well.
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What are some seeds I can use for my science project?
I need some seeds that are bigger than the size of a marigold's seed.
What are some seeds I can use for my science project?
sunflower
pinto bean
pumpkin
squash
Reply:Fast growing brassica is a good seed to use because it grows quickly and easily. If you google it I'm sure you can find a place to order some and examples for experiments. It's famous for being a developed plant specifically for experiments
Reply:A good one is an avocado seed. I think everyone has to grow one of these at some time in their life...it's written down somewhere.
Have your mom or dad buy an avocado and pull the fruit away from the seed. Then take the seed and put four toothpicks in it all around the seed and hang it in a drinking glass so that the bottom of it is submerged in water.
LOL I never got past this stage..it always got slimy with neglect at this point, but the site below tells you what to do to continue growing it.
Reply:wheat
gram bean look out in kitchen or got to grosary shop plenty seed will be available.
What are some seeds I can use for my science project?
sunflower
pinto bean
pumpkin
squash
Reply:Fast growing brassica is a good seed to use because it grows quickly and easily. If you google it I'm sure you can find a place to order some and examples for experiments. It's famous for being a developed plant specifically for experiments
Reply:A good one is an avocado seed. I think everyone has to grow one of these at some time in their life...it's written down somewhere.
Have your mom or dad buy an avocado and pull the fruit away from the seed. Then take the seed and put four toothpicks in it all around the seed and hang it in a drinking glass so that the bottom of it is submerged in water.
LOL I never got past this stage..it always got slimy with neglect at this point, but the site below tells you what to do to continue growing it.
Reply:wheat
gram bean look out in kitchen or got to grosary shop plenty seed will be available.
How do you know about plants?
Where did you all get this information that I ask for..? :o) Sometimes I wonder if I'm following advice from a master Horticulturist, or a fifth-grader with a marigold in a styrofoam cup on the winowsill... Lol...
How do you know about plants?
I have studied Horticulture since high school. and i read alot of books on plants, all kind of plants. I am also a Master Gardener. I usually dont read anything i cant learn something from. So there goes any smut reading for me. One thing is to let people know where you live like what zone. or part of the country. or what your winters and summer are like. this help me to help you better. OH plant he marigold outside in the garden or a larger pot.
Reply:Hi:
I am a landscaper and designer. I get my answers from my personal experiences with the world of landscaping and plants. I also have studied them and research plants from all over the world. Many people that answer questions come from all walks of life. Correct information is the key to helping others and also a love and a passion for what you are doing.
One never knows when you ask a question if it is truly the right answer. Your goal is to read the answer and see if it makes sense to you. Hope this helps. I will link you to the site map of my website. Browse through and see if there is any information that may help you with plant specimens or the world of landscaping. Have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:How do I, personally, get all this info about plants?
I've been gardening for 35 years. In the winter, when I don't actually have my hands in the dirt, I bring home piles of books from the library, and read about different topics in gardening. Permaculture, companion planting, organic home remedies, disease and pest ID and control, or specific to additions I'm planning...be it fruit crops, cover crops, herbs, trees, whatever catches my eye.
Reply:Library books,magazines,books I own My grandmother,love of plants just trial and error if something doesn't grow either do two things try something new with that plant or a new plant.Over the years what I like and what I can grow well are not always the same thing.So what does well stays and multiplies and what doesn't goes out to make room for something new.Life is a garden tend it well.lol.
Reply:gardening for fifty years plus.... Master Gardener... experience in finding answers.... lived in zone 5, zone 7 and coastal NC.... have grown things in forest loam, red clay and sand.... read, study, explore, experiment.... have greenhouse for tropicals and seedstarting.... if I don't know, I'll find you an answer or point you to one....
Reply:Practical application and an interest and love of plantlife plus a hardcopy library of books about all species of plants.
Reply:I have a BS, two masters and am a registered landscape architect. and have been gardening for many years.
Reply:went to school and studied it. Also Hortus books, buy it know it live it enjoy it
Reply:YA JUST COME TO KNOW, YA KNOW?!!??
GOOD JOB, KIMBERLY!!!
Reply:Google it
How do you know about plants?
I have studied Horticulture since high school. and i read alot of books on plants, all kind of plants. I am also a Master Gardener. I usually dont read anything i cant learn something from. So there goes any smut reading for me. One thing is to let people know where you live like what zone. or part of the country. or what your winters and summer are like. this help me to help you better. OH plant he marigold outside in the garden or a larger pot.
Reply:Hi:
I am a landscaper and designer. I get my answers from my personal experiences with the world of landscaping and plants. I also have studied them and research plants from all over the world. Many people that answer questions come from all walks of life. Correct information is the key to helping others and also a love and a passion for what you are doing.
One never knows when you ask a question if it is truly the right answer. Your goal is to read the answer and see if it makes sense to you. Hope this helps. I will link you to the site map of my website. Browse through and see if there is any information that may help you with plant specimens or the world of landscaping. Have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:How do I, personally, get all this info about plants?
I've been gardening for 35 years. In the winter, when I don't actually have my hands in the dirt, I bring home piles of books from the library, and read about different topics in gardening. Permaculture, companion planting, organic home remedies, disease and pest ID and control, or specific to additions I'm planning...be it fruit crops, cover crops, herbs, trees, whatever catches my eye.
Reply:Library books,magazines,books I own My grandmother,love of plants just trial and error if something doesn't grow either do two things try something new with that plant or a new plant.Over the years what I like and what I can grow well are not always the same thing.So what does well stays and multiplies and what doesn't goes out to make room for something new.Life is a garden tend it well.lol.
Reply:gardening for fifty years plus.... Master Gardener... experience in finding answers.... lived in zone 5, zone 7 and coastal NC.... have grown things in forest loam, red clay and sand.... read, study, explore, experiment.... have greenhouse for tropicals and seedstarting.... if I don't know, I'll find you an answer or point you to one....
Reply:Practical application and an interest and love of plantlife plus a hardcopy library of books about all species of plants.
Reply:I have a BS, two masters and am a registered landscape architect. and have been gardening for many years.
Reply:went to school and studied it. Also Hortus books, buy it know it live it enjoy it
Reply:YA JUST COME TO KNOW, YA KNOW?!!??
GOOD JOB, KIMBERLY!!!
Reply:Google it
I am living in europe and would like to know when can I start growing marigolds?
any time it's warm, they are a hardy plant
I am living in europe and would like to know when can I start growing marigolds?
Here in the UK I start my seeds off indoors in March, this is plenty early enough, any sooner and they grow too big too quickly. Alternatively you could plant them outside in late May / early June.
Reply:Sow your seed outside in April/May. Or sow in trays in Feb/March.
I am living in europe and would like to know when can I start growing marigolds?
Here in the UK I start my seeds off indoors in March, this is plenty early enough, any sooner and they grow too big too quickly. Alternatively you could plant them outside in late May / early June.
Reply:Sow your seed outside in April/May. Or sow in trays in Feb/March.
Can Guppies and swordtail marigolds mate?
I really want to know because i have 1 male swordtail and 1 female guppy and a male guppy. Can the male swordtail mate with the guppy? there live bearers. Can they cross breed?
Can Guppies and swordtail marigolds mate?
swordtails and guppies cannot crossbreed. guppies are from the genus Poecilia, swordtails are from the genus Xiphophorus, they are essentially different entirely, however they both belong to the family Poeciliidae.
when fish belong to different genus, its almost always impossible for them to crossbreed.
Reply:No, they won't breed, but you should get another female in there with the male. It's best to keep at least 2 females for each male. Less stress for the female that way.
Reply:I am pretty sure, that they stay with their own kind.
Reply:can you and a orangutang breed?... ........ theres youre answer
Reply:There has been a case of it. But the fry were deformed and died shortly after being born.
Reply:No guppies and swordtails are not known to hybridize. However guppies and mollies have as have swordtails and platies.
Reply:nope
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Can Guppies and swordtail marigolds mate?
swordtails and guppies cannot crossbreed. guppies are from the genus Poecilia, swordtails are from the genus Xiphophorus, they are essentially different entirely, however they both belong to the family Poeciliidae.
when fish belong to different genus, its almost always impossible for them to crossbreed.
Reply:No, they won't breed, but you should get another female in there with the male. It's best to keep at least 2 females for each male. Less stress for the female that way.
Reply:I am pretty sure, that they stay with their own kind.
Reply:can you and a orangutang breed?... ........ theres youre answer
Reply:There has been a case of it. But the fry were deformed and died shortly after being born.
Reply:No guppies and swordtails are not known to hybridize. However guppies and mollies have as have swordtails and platies.
Reply:nope
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Do marigolds actually help keep bugs away from your vegetables?
I've always planted marigolds as companion plants to my veggies because my parents always did. The theory is that they help keep bugs away from the veggies. Does this theory have any validity?
Do marigolds actually help keep bugs away from your vegetables?
I've always done this, too, and it seems to help. If nothing else, the marigolds look nice amoung the vegetable plants and it certainly doesn't hurt anything to have them there.
Unfortunately, in my experience anyway, the marigolds don't keep rabbits away. There was a recent discuss here about that. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1...
Reply:never heard of them keeping bugs away, but have heard, and from what I understand it's true....they keep rabbits away so they dont chew up your other plants.
Reply:They do, but they have a major drawback. Marigolds are a favored breeding plant of red spider mites. If you plant them near your garden you run the risk of infecting the garden with red spider! I personally don't use them for that reason.
Reply:This bit of folk lore was finally tested on broccoli crops at some University. The rows without any marigolds had the highest yields.
Reply:I heard this too.I'll tell you though -I can't stand the smell of them.I think they keep animals away too.
Reply:Marigolds are relatively pest free and many people interplant them in their vegetable gardens to deter insect pests. While the data is lacking as to whether marigolds actually deter insect pests, they definitely attract beneficial insects such as lacewings, ladybeetles, and parasitic wasps. A vegetable garden with some planted flowers is also more attractive and this makes it more enjoyable to work in.
Recent research indicates that marigolds contain compounds toxic to root knot and other plant-parasitic nematodes (microscopic round worms that damage plant roots). Root knot nematodes are not native to our area, but can be brought in with infected plant materials. The research showed that marigolds, especially certain varieties of French marigolds, significantly reduced root knot nematode populations the following year. Varieties of French marigolds shown to have nematocidal properties are: Bolero, Bonita Mixed, Goldie, Gypsy Sunshine, Petite, Petite Harmony, Petite Gold, Scarlet Sophie, Single Gold, and Tangerine.
Reply:Yes
Reply:yes. it is something to do with the smell.
Reply:I have heard of it...Nasturtians are supposed to do the same thing. A lot of the Mennonite in our area agree with this.
Reply:Yes they have worked for all my friends and guess what? I kid you not, I put them out between the flower and vegetable beds and every year the bugs eat the marigold to the roots and my other flowers too. It is a complete puzzle to me.
Do marigolds actually help keep bugs away from your vegetables?
I've always done this, too, and it seems to help. If nothing else, the marigolds look nice amoung the vegetable plants and it certainly doesn't hurt anything to have them there.
Unfortunately, in my experience anyway, the marigolds don't keep rabbits away. There was a recent discuss here about that. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1...
Reply:never heard of them keeping bugs away, but have heard, and from what I understand it's true....they keep rabbits away so they dont chew up your other plants.
Reply:They do, but they have a major drawback. Marigolds are a favored breeding plant of red spider mites. If you plant them near your garden you run the risk of infecting the garden with red spider! I personally don't use them for that reason.
Reply:This bit of folk lore was finally tested on broccoli crops at some University. The rows without any marigolds had the highest yields.
Reply:I heard this too.I'll tell you though -I can't stand the smell of them.I think they keep animals away too.
Reply:Marigolds are relatively pest free and many people interplant them in their vegetable gardens to deter insect pests. While the data is lacking as to whether marigolds actually deter insect pests, they definitely attract beneficial insects such as lacewings, ladybeetles, and parasitic wasps. A vegetable garden with some planted flowers is also more attractive and this makes it more enjoyable to work in.
Recent research indicates that marigolds contain compounds toxic to root knot and other plant-parasitic nematodes (microscopic round worms that damage plant roots). Root knot nematodes are not native to our area, but can be brought in with infected plant materials. The research showed that marigolds, especially certain varieties of French marigolds, significantly reduced root knot nematode populations the following year. Varieties of French marigolds shown to have nematocidal properties are: Bolero, Bonita Mixed, Goldie, Gypsy Sunshine, Petite, Petite Harmony, Petite Gold, Scarlet Sophie, Single Gold, and Tangerine.
Reply:Yes
Reply:yes. it is something to do with the smell.
Reply:I have heard of it...Nasturtians are supposed to do the same thing. A lot of the Mennonite in our area agree with this.
Reply:Yes they have worked for all my friends and guess what? I kid you not, I put them out between the flower and vegetable beds and every year the bugs eat the marigold to the roots and my other flowers too. It is a complete puzzle to me.
How much water do marigolds need?
amount of water, watering tips
How much water do marigolds need?
1 inch soak welll 1nce a week
How much water do marigolds need?
1 inch soak welll 1nce a week
What are optimal growth conditions for Marigolds?
please describe temperature, humidity, amount to be watered, how often to be watered. 10 Points will be given for best answer..please leave your sources
What are optimal growth conditions for Marigolds?
Check this out:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6780_grow-marigo...
Reply:These are the best plants that survive any temperature from 40-100degree's as long as when dry they are watered every two days will do it, don;t need to feed and the seeds after dried fall to ground and make more plants and also take the dried flower and save seeds which are under dried flower for next year, plant near vegetables and great to keep away bad insects from veggies. i've had all variaties large and small , this year I grew French vanilla marigolds and are beautiful and bulky these are like a bouquet of flowers.
Reply:I have grown marigolds from seed every year and from experience they seem to grow in most conditions with the exception of very cold and frosty places. They can withstand longish periods of drought as long as they are well established in the first place.
I normally plant mine out in the garden in Spring, (after sowing the seeds a couple on months before and keeping them in a greenhouse), I remove the first flower off each plant to help promote stronger and bushier plants. For the first couple of weeks I water them well about every three - four days if it is particularly warm or sunny after that I gradually reduce the watering. (Always give them a good soaking if you have to water them as this helps the roots to go deeper and develop).
One thing to remember is to regularly dead head the flowers as this helps them to produce more, I normally complete this chore every couple of days.
Apart from that they pretty much look after themselves.
Good luck.
What are optimal growth conditions for Marigolds?
Check this out:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6780_grow-marigo...
Reply:These are the best plants that survive any temperature from 40-100degree's as long as when dry they are watered every two days will do it, don;t need to feed and the seeds after dried fall to ground and make more plants and also take the dried flower and save seeds which are under dried flower for next year, plant near vegetables and great to keep away bad insects from veggies. i've had all variaties large and small , this year I grew French vanilla marigolds and are beautiful and bulky these are like a bouquet of flowers.
Reply:I have grown marigolds from seed every year and from experience they seem to grow in most conditions with the exception of very cold and frosty places. They can withstand longish periods of drought as long as they are well established in the first place.
I normally plant mine out in the garden in Spring, (after sowing the seeds a couple on months before and keeping them in a greenhouse), I remove the first flower off each plant to help promote stronger and bushier plants. For the first couple of weeks I water them well about every three - four days if it is particularly warm or sunny after that I gradually reduce the watering. (Always give them a good soaking if you have to water them as this helps the roots to go deeper and develop).
One thing to remember is to regularly dead head the flowers as this helps them to produce more, I normally complete this chore every couple of days.
Apart from that they pretty much look after themselves.
Good luck.
Why do marigolds always mean bad things?
I've noticed for a while that marigolds have always meant bad things. Why? i'm not sure if there is a true reason but i would appreciate it if anyone would tell me what they about it...
Why do marigolds always mean bad things?
Are you talking about "The Language of Flowers" that governs the secret messages gentlemen might convey to young ladies they were courting during Victorian (and perhaps earlier) times? Marigolds did carry various unhappy meanings such as "Grief... Vulgar minds... Jealousy... Prophetic Prediction.... Despair." It's traditional, but as far as I know, pretty arbitrary. I know Lavender also has a meaning of "distrust", yet it is a lovely plant, beautiful to look at, beautiful to smell, and has many healing properties.
Not too many people actually know and practice the "Language of Flowers" any more. And it never meant to guide what could be planted in a garden. Because of its ability to repel nematodes, it is often planted in vegetable garden, around the edges, or interspersed with various veggies such as potatoes and tomatoes. So plant marigolds with abandon in your kitchen garden and let them send messages to the pests, rather than using them to send messages to your lady love.
Reply:Nothing bad at all. They repel some insects, mosquitos included, they are pretty and easy to grow, flower in mid summer and stay in flower until well after frost.
Reply:Not So at all.
Reply:I have never heard of such a thing about marigolds.
Reply:I've never heard of that before. To a gardener, marigolds are a good friend. They repel certain insects and are very pretty among the beds. On top of all that, you can eat them too.
Marigolds don't mean bad things. They are a good thing.
Reply:not that I know of they are great little flowers good for keeping bugs away because of there smell
horns
Why do marigolds always mean bad things?
Are you talking about "The Language of Flowers" that governs the secret messages gentlemen might convey to young ladies they were courting during Victorian (and perhaps earlier) times? Marigolds did carry various unhappy meanings such as "Grief... Vulgar minds... Jealousy... Prophetic Prediction.... Despair." It's traditional, but as far as I know, pretty arbitrary. I know Lavender also has a meaning of "distrust", yet it is a lovely plant, beautiful to look at, beautiful to smell, and has many healing properties.
Not too many people actually know and practice the "Language of Flowers" any more. And it never meant to guide what could be planted in a garden. Because of its ability to repel nematodes, it is often planted in vegetable garden, around the edges, or interspersed with various veggies such as potatoes and tomatoes. So plant marigolds with abandon in your kitchen garden and let them send messages to the pests, rather than using them to send messages to your lady love.
Reply:Nothing bad at all. They repel some insects, mosquitos included, they are pretty and easy to grow, flower in mid summer and stay in flower until well after frost.
Reply:Not So at all.
Reply:I have never heard of such a thing about marigolds.
Reply:I've never heard of that before. To a gardener, marigolds are a good friend. They repel certain insects and are very pretty among the beds. On top of all that, you can eat them too.
Marigolds don't mean bad things. They are a good thing.
Reply:not that I know of they are great little flowers good for keeping bugs away because of there smell
horns
When can I introduce baby frys into the tank?
I have marigold platy frys. They are a little over 2 weeks old now. What age can I introduce them into the tank without being eaten?
When can I introduce baby frys into the tank?
i have breed fish millions of times and i usually wait until the fish are a little bigger then the head of your fish, just to be safe. It can't hurt to wait a little longer, but it can hurt to rush this.
Make sure you have plenty of hiding places for the babies, floating plants, hallow rocks, that kind of stuff.
Reply:When they are big enough not to fit inside the other fishies mouths.
Reply:i would say a month old maybe?call a vetrinarian and ask them
Reply:depending on the other size of the fish. I keep mine in their own tank until they are atleast double in size. lots of coverage when you do release them.
Reply:put them in once they are more than 8mm-1cm smaller than the largest adult platy.
Reply:Do they have folliage to hide in? Floating plants? They are still mighty tasty to the larger fish.
Reply:They should be big enough to not get eaten. Make sure there is plenty of thick plants (real or fake) that they can hide in.
When can I introduce baby frys into the tank?
i have breed fish millions of times and i usually wait until the fish are a little bigger then the head of your fish, just to be safe. It can't hurt to wait a little longer, but it can hurt to rush this.
Make sure you have plenty of hiding places for the babies, floating plants, hallow rocks, that kind of stuff.
Reply:When they are big enough not to fit inside the other fishies mouths.
Reply:i would say a month old maybe?call a vetrinarian and ask them
Reply:depending on the other size of the fish. I keep mine in their own tank until they are atleast double in size. lots of coverage when you do release them.
Reply:put them in once they are more than 8mm-1cm smaller than the largest adult platy.
Reply:Do they have folliage to hide in? Floating plants? They are still mighty tasty to the larger fish.
Reply:They should be big enough to not get eaten. Make sure there is plenty of thick plants (real or fake) that they can hide in.
What else can I add to my 20 gallon tank?
I have 7 Julie Cories (they love playing in the bubble stream); 3 red wag platies %26amp; 3 marigold swordtails.
I'd like to add one more group of fish like 5 zebra danios or a type of tetra, maybe cardinal.
would that be the max i could add? or can i add even that?
What else can I add to my 20 gallon tank?
I would say just stick with the tetras or 2-3 tiger barbs. In theory you can have as many fish as you want, the only thing that changes is how frequently you you need to do water changes. The fishes waster contains ammonia witch will kill the fish at high levels. When you do a water change you remove the ammonia, not all of it, but it's enough to keep your fish alive. The carbon in your filter also helps to absorb ammonia that's why you have it. Now what I'm getting at is that you can have more fish in your tank, but you have to make sure that all your fish have enough room to swim, and that you do more frequent water changes if you do get more fish.
Here is a great site for you to check out, it covers a lot of commonly asked questions.
http://www.markspetfish.com/
Also if you go to the barbs section you will find some information on the tiger barbs.
Sounds though like you have a nice, and coloful setup :)
Reply:buy some fish that swim at the top of the tank and you'll be just fine.
Reply:Your tank is full, but if you haven't cared about overstocking until now why would you suddenly start caring? You must know this tank is overstocked.
Reply:you could add a max of 5 neon or even tiger barbs, just something small or one big thing
Reply:girl u do u
Reply:You are at the maximum. I would not reccomend buying anymore fish.
Reply:the tank is full, but if you seriously want more fish, try neon tetras.
I'd like to add one more group of fish like 5 zebra danios or a type of tetra, maybe cardinal.
would that be the max i could add? or can i add even that?
What else can I add to my 20 gallon tank?
I would say just stick with the tetras or 2-3 tiger barbs. In theory you can have as many fish as you want, the only thing that changes is how frequently you you need to do water changes. The fishes waster contains ammonia witch will kill the fish at high levels. When you do a water change you remove the ammonia, not all of it, but it's enough to keep your fish alive. The carbon in your filter also helps to absorb ammonia that's why you have it. Now what I'm getting at is that you can have more fish in your tank, but you have to make sure that all your fish have enough room to swim, and that you do more frequent water changes if you do get more fish.
Here is a great site for you to check out, it covers a lot of commonly asked questions.
http://www.markspetfish.com/
Also if you go to the barbs section you will find some information on the tiger barbs.
Sounds though like you have a nice, and coloful setup :)
Reply:buy some fish that swim at the top of the tank and you'll be just fine.
Reply:Your tank is full, but if you haven't cared about overstocking until now why would you suddenly start caring? You must know this tank is overstocked.
Reply:you could add a max of 5 neon or even tiger barbs, just something small or one big thing
Reply:girl u do u
Reply:You are at the maximum. I would not reccomend buying anymore fish.
Reply:the tank is full, but if you seriously want more fish, try neon tetras.
How should I paint my bedloft?
My boyfriend and I are building a bedloft for my dorm room, and I'm having a hard time deciding how to paint it. I've picked the colors (a medium/dark blue, marigold, and a rich crimson-y pink).
Any suggestions for what to do with it?
How should I paint my bedloft?
solid unless you like whimsy
Reply:Paint flat color then use a water based clear finish and stripe it . Looks cool and it is subtle.
Reply:Use a brush and paint. Paint it.
Any suggestions for what to do with it?
How should I paint my bedloft?
solid unless you like whimsy
Reply:Paint flat color then use a water based clear finish and stripe it . Looks cool and it is subtle.
Reply:Use a brush and paint. Paint it.
Something stripped all the leaves from my freshly-planted marigolds overnight!?
No other pants were touched, and I couldn't see any evidence of bugs, but the flowers weren't eaten, just the foliage. Anyone know what could have done it?
Something stripped all the leaves from my freshly-planted marigolds overnight!?
Slugs and snails are my guess.
It's their season (which lasts from March till late October, nasty things!)
Get slug-killing-pellets.
If it's the rabbits: Netting will work.
Reply:Sounds like slugs or snails. I use the beer method to get rid of them. Place a shallow contained near the area of your plants. Bury it to the rim and pour a small amount of beer (do not use lite beer, never works) in the container. The slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer, go for a drink and drown. Dump the old beer and slugs every couple of days and add fresh beer. A more expensive way to do this is to purchase packets of yeast, mix with water, and pour it in the container. Works the same way.
Reply:Rabbits love marigolds.
Reply:I'm guessing snails. The liquid snail poison is best because your pets won't be interested in eating any of it.
Reply:people.
Toothpaste
Something stripped all the leaves from my freshly-planted marigolds overnight!?
Slugs and snails are my guess.
It's their season (which lasts from March till late October, nasty things!)
Get slug-killing-pellets.
If it's the rabbits: Netting will work.
Reply:Sounds like slugs or snails. I use the beer method to get rid of them. Place a shallow contained near the area of your plants. Bury it to the rim and pour a small amount of beer (do not use lite beer, never works) in the container. The slugs are attracted to the yeast in the beer, go for a drink and drown. Dump the old beer and slugs every couple of days and add fresh beer. A more expensive way to do this is to purchase packets of yeast, mix with water, and pour it in the container. Works the same way.
Reply:Rabbits love marigolds.
Reply:I'm guessing snails. The liquid snail poison is best because your pets won't be interested in eating any of it.
Reply:people.
Toothpaste
Do marigolds reseed themselves every year?
I have planted some seeds out of a package and was wishing to know if these will reseed themselves or not.
I have already thrown the package away, so dont know if they do or not?
Thanks for your answers!
Do marigolds reseed themselves every year?
when the flowers die pick them of then pull it apart thats were the seeds are and you can plant them next time
Reply:Just to be on the safe side I would Pull a few seed heads off let them dry and replant them
Reply:Mine never did, but you just have to pull the dead heads off %26amp; save them to replant. This is especially good if there is one color you like better than the other.
Reply:Once the flowers die pinch 'em off and tear it apart . Seeds are narrow , black stems with white at the top. Unusual seeds but i would dry them and store in fridge until next year.
Reply:let dry the biggest one from the top .keep it or you can plant same day
Reply:In the fall or early spring when the flower stocks have dried take the flower head kinda crack it open and either spread the seeds around or store them until spring and put in the dirt then my self seed regularly and I do it both ways.
Reply:They will if you let the flowers dry out and fall. Or you save the finished flower, dry and save for next year.
I have already thrown the package away, so dont know if they do or not?
Thanks for your answers!
Do marigolds reseed themselves every year?
when the flowers die pick them of then pull it apart thats were the seeds are and you can plant them next time
Reply:Just to be on the safe side I would Pull a few seed heads off let them dry and replant them
Reply:Mine never did, but you just have to pull the dead heads off %26amp; save them to replant. This is especially good if there is one color you like better than the other.
Reply:Once the flowers die pinch 'em off and tear it apart . Seeds are narrow , black stems with white at the top. Unusual seeds but i would dry them and store in fridge until next year.
Reply:let dry the biggest one from the top .keep it or you can plant same day
Reply:In the fall or early spring when the flower stocks have dried take the flower head kinda crack it open and either spread the seeds around or store them until spring and put in the dirt then my self seed regularly and I do it both ways.
Reply:They will if you let the flowers dry out and fall. Or you save the finished flower, dry and save for next year.
Do any women take there marigold OR any nomal rubber gloves off insideout?
HI DO ANY WOMEN TAKE MARIGOLD RUBBER GLOVES OR NOMAL RUBBER GLOVES OFF INSIDE OUT
Do any women take there marigold OR any nomal rubber gloves off insideout?
used to. but now run my hands still with gloves on, under the cold tap and they remove easily.
Reply:Yes - all the time
Reply:My wife takes her marigold gloves off
Reply:not me
Reply:seriously is there any other way idd really like to know lol
Reply:isn't this a little sexist.... are you trying to say that us blokes aren't allowed to wear rubber gloves???
oooops......my secret's out !!!
*blush*
Reply:yes .......... is there any other way
Reply:Thats how you are suppossed to do it.
Reply:dont use them my hands are not afraid of hard work
Reply:cant wear them
Reply:My wife does.
Reply:I do not use gloves. God made dirt and dirt don't hurt
Reply:Yes
Reply:Never. Take each finger and thumb off--one at a time.
Reply:always
Reply:If I haven't had them on too long then you can pull them off at the finger tips. But if you have been wearing them and your hands have sweat ed then I pull them off inside out and to get them back I turn the cuffs back and then blow them up that's the job done
Reply:Of course! I have to wear gloves for a lot of what I do at work and I always take them off inside out. It keeps all the crud off my hands. Peel them off so they are inside out and you have a nice tidy package to throw away.
Reply:yea!
my dog recently cut his face, so had to put cream on, have to wear gloves and when i pull them off they come off inside out!
Reply:No I don't wear washing up gloves but for you I will and take them off inside out if you want me to!!!
hee.............hee............hee.......
Reply:inside out
Reply:I usually just wash the gloves off while I still have them on... then there is no reason to take them off inside out.
Reply:don't wear them!
Reply:yes that's the correct way to do it.
Reply:yes, some do it.
Reply:yes all the time'''
Reply:I don't even use gloves...
Do any women take there marigold OR any nomal rubber gloves off insideout?
used to. but now run my hands still with gloves on, under the cold tap and they remove easily.
Reply:Yes - all the time
Reply:My wife takes her marigold gloves off
Reply:not me
Reply:seriously is there any other way idd really like to know lol
Reply:isn't this a little sexist.... are you trying to say that us blokes aren't allowed to wear rubber gloves???
oooops......my secret's out !!!
*blush*
Reply:yes .......... is there any other way
Reply:Thats how you are suppossed to do it.
Reply:dont use them my hands are not afraid of hard work
Reply:cant wear them
Reply:My wife does.
Reply:I do not use gloves. God made dirt and dirt don't hurt
Reply:Yes
Reply:Never. Take each finger and thumb off--one at a time.
Reply:always
Reply:If I haven't had them on too long then you can pull them off at the finger tips. But if you have been wearing them and your hands have sweat ed then I pull them off inside out and to get them back I turn the cuffs back and then blow them up that's the job done
Reply:Of course! I have to wear gloves for a lot of what I do at work and I always take them off inside out. It keeps all the crud off my hands. Peel them off so they are inside out and you have a nice tidy package to throw away.
Reply:yea!
my dog recently cut his face, so had to put cream on, have to wear gloves and when i pull them off they come off inside out!
Reply:No I don't wear washing up gloves but for you I will and take them off inside out if you want me to!!!
hee.............hee............hee.......
Reply:inside out
Reply:I usually just wash the gloves off while I still have them on... then there is no reason to take them off inside out.
Reply:don't wear them!
Reply:yes that's the correct way to do it.
Reply:yes, some do it.
Reply:yes all the time'''
Reply:I don't even use gloves...
What are some good tips to keep insects away from my marigolds?
I don't like to particularly use pesticides.
What are some good tips to keep insects away from my marigolds?
There are some bugs that love marigolds, earwigs eat them up! An easy, effective and cheap way I have used is beer bait. Pour some cheap beer into a shallow dish, (actually empty, clean tuna cans work the best) and put near the plant that the bugs are eating. The next morning, there will be all sorts of dead bugs in the dish. Dump it out, clean it and put more beer in! Works every time!
Reply:Every time I have ever tried to grow marigolds they have been half eaten by bugs. I said I would never plant them again but I had some given to me this year so I tried again. I was spraying my roses with ortho spray for fungus and bugs and figured what the heck, it can't hurt so I sprayed my marigolds. They are beautiful and bushy, the prettiest I have ever had and no bugs on them at all.
Reply:spray soapy water on them. (use liquid detergent like Palmolive). I don't remember the proportions, but I think it's a teaspoon of detergent in a regular spray bottle full of water. Bugs hate the smell of the detergent
Reply:Marigolds are naturally an insect repellent. They have their own chemical defense systems.
Go here for a list of different plants to repell different insects.
http://www.lawnsusa.com/natural-insect-r...
What are some good tips to keep insects away from my marigolds?
There are some bugs that love marigolds, earwigs eat them up! An easy, effective and cheap way I have used is beer bait. Pour some cheap beer into a shallow dish, (actually empty, clean tuna cans work the best) and put near the plant that the bugs are eating. The next morning, there will be all sorts of dead bugs in the dish. Dump it out, clean it and put more beer in! Works every time!
Reply:Every time I have ever tried to grow marigolds they have been half eaten by bugs. I said I would never plant them again but I had some given to me this year so I tried again. I was spraying my roses with ortho spray for fungus and bugs and figured what the heck, it can't hurt so I sprayed my marigolds. They are beautiful and bushy, the prettiest I have ever had and no bugs on them at all.
Reply:spray soapy water on them. (use liquid detergent like Palmolive). I don't remember the proportions, but I think it's a teaspoon of detergent in a regular spray bottle full of water. Bugs hate the smell of the detergent
Reply:Marigolds are naturally an insect repellent. They have their own chemical defense systems.
Go here for a list of different plants to repell different insects.
http://www.lawnsusa.com/natural-insect-r...
About marigolds - do you need to pinch off the blooms when they start to wilt?
Yep, dead head them up to the end of the growing season. When it gets close to fall quit doing that and let the heads remain on the plant. Let the plants winter over with out cutting them. In the spring when everything starts to green up bend the plants over to shake out the seeds, that way you`ll get another crop out of them and won`t have to re plant anything. I have been doing this every year for 4 growing seasons with one 6 pack of marigolds and now have a 2x6 flower bed of nothing but marigolds.
About marigolds - do you need to pinch off the blooms when they start to wilt?
yes you do , it will help promote more buds
Reply:If you want continious blooms it is best to dead head as soon as a bloom starts looking wilted or brown.
Reply:Yes, you should if you want your plant to produce continuous and beautiful blooms. Also, when you get your plants, you should pinch off the buds right before they bloom. This will make your plants produce more buds, and, therefore, more blooms and bushier plants. Yours will be the envy of the neighborhood.
Reply:yeah you should...keeps the plant blooming longer just drop them in your flower bed and you will get blooms off them either next year or toward the end of the summer
shoe horns
About marigolds - do you need to pinch off the blooms when they start to wilt?
yes you do , it will help promote more buds
Reply:If you want continious blooms it is best to dead head as soon as a bloom starts looking wilted or brown.
Reply:Yes, you should if you want your plant to produce continuous and beautiful blooms. Also, when you get your plants, you should pinch off the buds right before they bloom. This will make your plants produce more buds, and, therefore, more blooms and bushier plants. Yours will be the envy of the neighborhood.
Reply:yeah you should...keeps the plant blooming longer just drop them in your flower bed and you will get blooms off them either next year or toward the end of the summer
shoe horns
What's the best way to press flowers within a 3 week time-frame?
Heya. I need to press dry some flowers, Lavandula officinalis (lavender) and Calendula officinalis (marigold) as part of an assignment due in 3 weeks time. What's the best method to use if you need to transfer them into an artbook and have them stay/stick without damaging the delicate flower heads? What type of materials will I need, and will plain blotting paper be ok? Part of the stem will also be dissected, will I need to use another method to dry that part?
Thank you! ^_^
What's the best way to press flowers within a 3 week time-frame?
What I always do is I take two tissues and place the flowers or plants between them, put heavy books above and below, and then put them in out side attic. I don't think pressing flowers usually takes more than a couple weeks. The marigold will definitely take longer than the lavender, so you might want to put a LOT of books on that one, because marigolds have such a thick sepal. You can place the whole flower in together, and tweezers are probably good for taking it from the tissue to the page. Only the thinner flowers are in danger of breaking by movement, so be careful with the lavender, you might even take the tissue directly above the page and carefully remove it and place it straight on your art book. what I've always done is to take decoupage glue and apply it in brush strokes with a wide paintbrush.
Reply:honestly? Put them in a dry room, not the living room cellar attic or room with cracks where moister might leak in and slow down the dry process, it would be best to hang them upside down, in a closed off, warm room. (keep a heater on in the room if you can!) after the flowers are dry place them in a heavy book, preferably the back of one, for about three days, then it should be safe to iron them to keep them flat!
Nicki Chaotic
Reply:You can press them quickly in a microwave oven too. Check this page at my site for some info on several ways to do it:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/mixing_med...
(... click on *Dried Nature* ...then scroll down to the section called "Quick-Drying Flowers %26amp; Plant Material--In a Microwave"...)
For any thicker wetter parts you want to press, just do them separately and adjust the time/etc since they won't dry out as quickly as the thinner parts.
HTH,
Diane B.
Reply:Generally, I've always pressed my flowers in big heavy books, I know that some one will not touch in at least 3 weeks.
Check out the web sites and hopefully they are helpful for your project.
Good luck.
Thank you! ^_^
What's the best way to press flowers within a 3 week time-frame?
What I always do is I take two tissues and place the flowers or plants between them, put heavy books above and below, and then put them in out side attic. I don't think pressing flowers usually takes more than a couple weeks. The marigold will definitely take longer than the lavender, so you might want to put a LOT of books on that one, because marigolds have such a thick sepal. You can place the whole flower in together, and tweezers are probably good for taking it from the tissue to the page. Only the thinner flowers are in danger of breaking by movement, so be careful with the lavender, you might even take the tissue directly above the page and carefully remove it and place it straight on your art book. what I've always done is to take decoupage glue and apply it in brush strokes with a wide paintbrush.
Reply:honestly? Put them in a dry room, not the living room cellar attic or room with cracks where moister might leak in and slow down the dry process, it would be best to hang them upside down, in a closed off, warm room. (keep a heater on in the room if you can!) after the flowers are dry place them in a heavy book, preferably the back of one, for about three days, then it should be safe to iron them to keep them flat!
Nicki Chaotic
Reply:You can press them quickly in a microwave oven too. Check this page at my site for some info on several ways to do it:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/mixing_med...
(... click on *Dried Nature* ...then scroll down to the section called "Quick-Drying Flowers %26amp; Plant Material--In a Microwave"...)
For any thicker wetter parts you want to press, just do them separately and adjust the time/etc since they won't dry out as quickly as the thinner parts.
HTH,
Diane B.
Reply:Generally, I've always pressed my flowers in big heavy books, I know that some one will not touch in at least 3 weeks.
Check out the web sites and hopefully they are helpful for your project.
Good luck.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
What are the longest Rubber Gloves you easily buy in the UK ?
I use the Bathroom Gloves by Marigold which are quite long but sometimes I wish they where just couple of inch's longer......for the really nasty jobs.
What are the longest Rubber Gloves you easily buy in the UK ?
you can buy the ones that you use when sticking your arm up a cows bottom
Reply:You buy them from the vets, the ones he uses to do internals on cows
Reply:you can get rubber gloves that go up to the elbow they are used in factories etc they are acid resistant try them health %26amp;safety stores.
Reply:Garden centres sell them. If not, try an ironmongers. I bought an acid resist pair (not that I was dealing with acid lol - needed long armed ones when clearing the pond), they were made of strong rubber and had small cotton inner gloves (allergy resist), good length - to the elbow - very durable.
Reply:KINKY! lol
Reply:Bit of a theme going on with your questions here Joa.
Have a thing about rubber gloves do we?lol
What are the longest Rubber Gloves you easily buy in the UK ?
you can buy the ones that you use when sticking your arm up a cows bottom
Reply:You buy them from the vets, the ones he uses to do internals on cows
Reply:you can get rubber gloves that go up to the elbow they are used in factories etc they are acid resistant try them health %26amp;safety stores.
Reply:Garden centres sell them. If not, try an ironmongers. I bought an acid resist pair (not that I was dealing with acid lol - needed long armed ones when clearing the pond), they were made of strong rubber and had small cotton inner gloves (allergy resist), good length - to the elbow - very durable.
Reply:KINKY! lol
Reply:Bit of a theme going on with your questions here Joa.
Have a thing about rubber gloves do we?lol
How does acid rain affect aquatic plants?
I'm doing some coursework for environmental science with the aim of investigating how acid rain concentration affects aquatic plants such as water marigold. I just need to know why acid rain results in the stunted growth. What does the acid do to the plant or the water to kill it?
Any answers would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
How does acid rain affect aquatic plants?
It helps plants grow.
Reply:acid dissolves the nutrients they really need like calcium, magnesium and potassium so their growth is stunted. plankton eat this and when there is too much they die.
Any answers would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
How does acid rain affect aquatic plants?
It helps plants grow.
Reply:acid dissolves the nutrients they really need like calcium, magnesium and potassium so their growth is stunted. plankton eat this and when there is too much they die.
I stay in Virginia , US.What plants can I grow indoors without them drying up or dying ?
I am new to this place. The climate here is so unpredictable. A few days it is sunny and most of the times it is cloudy. A marigold plant that I bought few weeks back is almost dying. What are the other plants that can be grown indoors with such a climate?
I stay in Virginia , US.What plants can I grow indoors without them drying up or dying ?
House Plants
Scroll down the screen for a list:
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants...
Reply:Pothos does great indoors. They like the sun so put it in reach. Ferns also do really good indoors but they can be a little tricky as to watering. What you do in place the stopper in the kitchen sink and fill halfway up with water mixed with plant food. Then place the potted fern in the water which should come halfway up the outside of the pot. Indoor ferns like to be from the bottom up so leave it there for an hour or so. And in house plants (except for African Violets and fuschias) loved to be sprayed with water.
Reply:Well first of all marigolds need full outdoor sun and lots of drainage.
There are tons of indoor plants to choose from, but if you are looking for an indoor plant with lots of flowers you may try an impatien. You will still need to put it in a bright windowsill but it doesn't require direct sun. I wintered impatiens like this a few years ago.. they do quite well.
Keep it watered, but be sure the pot has drainage. Seems that most pots come with saucers to set them in, or come as a single assembly. Those are a best bet when you are not sure if you are over watering.
Good luck!
Reply:I just got an orange tiger lily plant 2 weeks ago and it already looks dead after sitting on my back patio. But, as I was searching online to find plants that I could keep indoors that wouldn't need full sunlight, I came across articles about plants and indoor air quality. Apparently some plants are really good at filtering toxins of indoor air. So, you should check out this article on plants that grow well inside and clean your air.
http://www.movingtoanapartment.com/apart...
Reply:I'm in VA, too.
I grow Coleus, Peace Lily, African Violets, Angel Wing Begonia, Poinsettia, Diffenbachia, Pothos, Croton, Wax Plant and I have even had good luck keeping Impatiens in my home over the winter.
Reply:If you live in Arlington, VA try horsetails in your aquarium! But watch out for Sec. of Defense, Robert Gates....he hangs out around defense contracting plants...what a loser!
Reply:Just go to organicfarming.com
loops
I stay in Virginia , US.What plants can I grow indoors without them drying up or dying ?
House Plants
Scroll down the screen for a list:
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/houseplants...
Reply:Pothos does great indoors. They like the sun so put it in reach. Ferns also do really good indoors but they can be a little tricky as to watering. What you do in place the stopper in the kitchen sink and fill halfway up with water mixed with plant food. Then place the potted fern in the water which should come halfway up the outside of the pot. Indoor ferns like to be from the bottom up so leave it there for an hour or so. And in house plants (except for African Violets and fuschias) loved to be sprayed with water.
Reply:Well first of all marigolds need full outdoor sun and lots of drainage.
There are tons of indoor plants to choose from, but if you are looking for an indoor plant with lots of flowers you may try an impatien. You will still need to put it in a bright windowsill but it doesn't require direct sun. I wintered impatiens like this a few years ago.. they do quite well.
Keep it watered, but be sure the pot has drainage. Seems that most pots come with saucers to set them in, or come as a single assembly. Those are a best bet when you are not sure if you are over watering.
Good luck!
Reply:I just got an orange tiger lily plant 2 weeks ago and it already looks dead after sitting on my back patio. But, as I was searching online to find plants that I could keep indoors that wouldn't need full sunlight, I came across articles about plants and indoor air quality. Apparently some plants are really good at filtering toxins of indoor air. So, you should check out this article on plants that grow well inside and clean your air.
http://www.movingtoanapartment.com/apart...
Reply:I'm in VA, too.
I grow Coleus, Peace Lily, African Violets, Angel Wing Begonia, Poinsettia, Diffenbachia, Pothos, Croton, Wax Plant and I have even had good luck keeping Impatiens in my home over the winter.
Reply:If you live in Arlington, VA try horsetails in your aquarium! But watch out for Sec. of Defense, Robert Gates....he hangs out around defense contracting plants...what a loser!
Reply:Just go to organicfarming.com
loops
What plants do you wish you had never planted?
I have 4 plants I wish I had never planted, day lily, solidago, english marigold %26amp; mallow. What do you wish you had never planted?
What plants do you wish you had never planted?
A Maple I planted when I was eight. (I've got a photograph of myself holding its skinny little trunk. I was all dressed in dark red corduroy, very cool, thanks Mum).
The tree is now 40 feet high and my house is right behind it. I live in the dark and it's all my own fault! *lol*
Reply:Agree on the mint -- and some stupid green vine -- with white edges around the leaves -- was supposed to be a nice "complement". I've been killing it for years.
Also, I'm sorry the former owner planted "surprise lilies". I've dug out about 500 in three years, and they keep on re-populating and the stupid leaves come up in February and nearly kill everything else out.
Also am getting kinda sorry about the forsythia. I guess I think that nothing will ever grow, but it always does.
Reply:Verigated vinca minor, ugh. It's been terrible, but after 5 years I think I've finally gotten rid of it.
An old fashioned pink rambling rose, it is a horrible garden eating monster that tries to feed on the flesh of those who try to tame it. It blooms about a week or two a year and the rest of the time is spent sending out 25 foot long canes, trying to creating rooted babies, and destroying anything put out to control it. :(
Reply:I don't really regret anything I've planted. I think it's amazing that I can very nearly destroy a huge plot of mint and have it still come back (but usually in much smaller numbers). It is fun and a bit rewarding to take a shovel to a plot of vigorous bulbs and know that they will survive even if I remove 90% of them. I like their hardiness.
The things I regret are those that I did NOT plant like grass and BINDWEED! I really really hate bindweed (it's like wild minerature morning glories for those who don't know). I spend my summer trying to dig, pull, smother, etc. to no avail. Bindweed and Thistles...grrrrrrr.
Reply:Neighborus irritatus - a nasty weed that shows up where you do not want it, it knows no boundaries and it TAKES over. I consider it tops on the Noxious Weed List!
It does not respond well to Motherus irritatus 'White Trash' either (his mother, I mean).
It seems to have better response to Impatiens glandulifera (policeman's helmet). Hopefully he will be able to get the eviction papers done soon.
:)
Reply:A rose bush bought on sale susposed to be a climber but turned out to be a very unhappy tea rose,very tempermental,only get about 6 roses a year no matter what you do to it,about ready to throw it out.It just sits there most of the year with leaves and no roses its 3 years old.
Reply:Evening primrose (Oenothera) - very invasive with pale pink flowers, but my wife and granddaughter love them,
Lambs ears (Stachys) - somewhat invasive. Even the deer don't eat them.
Halls Japanese honeysuckle - again, too invasive.
Reply:Eucalyptus tree -
constantly need keeping in shape, shed bark everywhere, boring colour, leaves don't rot so have to be picked up, not good for wildlife, doesn't flower... need I go on?
Reply:Mint....it choked everything out.....and no matter what I do, it comes back.
I would think day lilies would be a plus in your garden.
Reply:lily because they overtake my garden i pulled some up by the roots last yr seems like they grew back this yr.i will pull some more up this yr.
Reply:Creeping Charlie. Every part that touches the ground roots and produces seed.
Reply:Ivy! AAAARRRGGGGGHHHHHH! It's slowly but surely taking over my front garden!!!! Heeeeeelp!
Reply:My leylandii tree! ;-)
Reply:I have two pampas grass plants near my pool. They have grown to enormous size and are taking over.
Reply:All the Dandelions in my lawns, I think my ex wife must have planted them. She's a wicked woman.
Reply:MINT.... can't get rid of it now.
What plants do you wish you had never planted?
A Maple I planted when I was eight. (I've got a photograph of myself holding its skinny little trunk. I was all dressed in dark red corduroy, very cool, thanks Mum).
The tree is now 40 feet high and my house is right behind it. I live in the dark and it's all my own fault! *lol*
Reply:Agree on the mint -- and some stupid green vine -- with white edges around the leaves -- was supposed to be a nice "complement". I've been killing it for years.
Also, I'm sorry the former owner planted "surprise lilies". I've dug out about 500 in three years, and they keep on re-populating and the stupid leaves come up in February and nearly kill everything else out.
Also am getting kinda sorry about the forsythia. I guess I think that nothing will ever grow, but it always does.
Reply:Verigated vinca minor, ugh. It's been terrible, but after 5 years I think I've finally gotten rid of it.
An old fashioned pink rambling rose, it is a horrible garden eating monster that tries to feed on the flesh of those who try to tame it. It blooms about a week or two a year and the rest of the time is spent sending out 25 foot long canes, trying to creating rooted babies, and destroying anything put out to control it. :(
Reply:I don't really regret anything I've planted. I think it's amazing that I can very nearly destroy a huge plot of mint and have it still come back (but usually in much smaller numbers). It is fun and a bit rewarding to take a shovel to a plot of vigorous bulbs and know that they will survive even if I remove 90% of them. I like their hardiness.
The things I regret are those that I did NOT plant like grass and BINDWEED! I really really hate bindweed (it's like wild minerature morning glories for those who don't know). I spend my summer trying to dig, pull, smother, etc. to no avail. Bindweed and Thistles...grrrrrrr.
Reply:Neighborus irritatus - a nasty weed that shows up where you do not want it, it knows no boundaries and it TAKES over. I consider it tops on the Noxious Weed List!
It does not respond well to Motherus irritatus 'White Trash' either (his mother, I mean).
It seems to have better response to Impatiens glandulifera (policeman's helmet). Hopefully he will be able to get the eviction papers done soon.
:)
Reply:A rose bush bought on sale susposed to be a climber but turned out to be a very unhappy tea rose,very tempermental,only get about 6 roses a year no matter what you do to it,about ready to throw it out.It just sits there most of the year with leaves and no roses its 3 years old.
Reply:Evening primrose (Oenothera) - very invasive with pale pink flowers, but my wife and granddaughter love them,
Lambs ears (Stachys) - somewhat invasive. Even the deer don't eat them.
Halls Japanese honeysuckle - again, too invasive.
Reply:Eucalyptus tree -
constantly need keeping in shape, shed bark everywhere, boring colour, leaves don't rot so have to be picked up, not good for wildlife, doesn't flower... need I go on?
Reply:Mint....it choked everything out.....and no matter what I do, it comes back.
I would think day lilies would be a plus in your garden.
Reply:lily because they overtake my garden i pulled some up by the roots last yr seems like they grew back this yr.i will pull some more up this yr.
Reply:Creeping Charlie. Every part that touches the ground roots and produces seed.
Reply:Ivy! AAAARRRGGGGGHHHHHH! It's slowly but surely taking over my front garden!!!! Heeeeeelp!
Reply:My leylandii tree! ;-)
Reply:I have two pampas grass plants near my pool. They have grown to enormous size and are taking over.
Reply:All the Dandelions in my lawns, I think my ex wife must have planted them. She's a wicked woman.
Reply:MINT.... can't get rid of it now.
Is it true, that marigolds act as a natural pest deterent?
Ive planted them amongst my vegetables on a friends advice.
Is it true, that marigolds act as a natural pest deterent?
This technique takes advantage of the various ways different plants complement or protect one another, thereby promoting each others' healthy growth. Marigolds, for example, have a natural resistance to insects, and planting marigolds as a border around the garden, or among vegetables, seems to discourage both insect and animal pests in colorful fashion.
Reply:Yes, it's the smell that they don't like.
Reply:I`ve heard that deer %26amp;rabbits don`t like them.
Reply:Well, there is some benefit to interplanting them with tomatoes - but Marigolds ATTRACT earwigs, which eat all the foliage off the flowers and creep me out no end. I have never noticed any real deterrent effect.
Reply:yes it's true. however, next time, you may want to place pots of them in the garden. i think you'll find that they expand quite a bit. i once planted about a dozen plants in a 15 foot border and they completely filled it in. pots contain them better
Reply:I know my mother use to use them in her flower and vegetable garden to attract bees for pollination.
Reply:Marigolds are a great companion plant for tomatoes!
Marigolds put out an oil similar to tannin that deters Nematodes, a tiny little worm that eat root hairs.
If there are enough of them in your garden soil the Nematodes will cause stunted growth and yellowing of leaves.
Nematodes can build up in the soil over the years and can be found in lawns as well.
.
The aroma of Marigolds is supposed to bother a few other insects but I've seen no proof of this yet.
Reply:Yes they work great..and are good for the environment
Reply:yes
Reply:Yes
Reply:I have friends that grow their garden organically, and they swear by marigolds.
Reply:So they say......my cats still pee amongst the 'maters. :-((
Reply:It's true. A natural deterent against aphids and cutworms.
Reply:Yes, the aroma deters several types of pests.
Reply:yes - they work wonders! i do it every year and am still amazed!
Is it true, that marigolds act as a natural pest deterent?
This technique takes advantage of the various ways different plants complement or protect one another, thereby promoting each others' healthy growth. Marigolds, for example, have a natural resistance to insects, and planting marigolds as a border around the garden, or among vegetables, seems to discourage both insect and animal pests in colorful fashion.
Reply:Yes, it's the smell that they don't like.
Reply:I`ve heard that deer %26amp;rabbits don`t like them.
Reply:Well, there is some benefit to interplanting them with tomatoes - but Marigolds ATTRACT earwigs, which eat all the foliage off the flowers and creep me out no end. I have never noticed any real deterrent effect.
Reply:yes it's true. however, next time, you may want to place pots of them in the garden. i think you'll find that they expand quite a bit. i once planted about a dozen plants in a 15 foot border and they completely filled it in. pots contain them better
Reply:I know my mother use to use them in her flower and vegetable garden to attract bees for pollination.
Reply:Marigolds are a great companion plant for tomatoes!
Marigolds put out an oil similar to tannin that deters Nematodes, a tiny little worm that eat root hairs.
If there are enough of them in your garden soil the Nematodes will cause stunted growth and yellowing of leaves.
Nematodes can build up in the soil over the years and can be found in lawns as well.
.
The aroma of Marigolds is supposed to bother a few other insects but I've seen no proof of this yet.
Reply:Yes they work great..and are good for the environment
Reply:yes
Reply:Yes
Reply:I have friends that grow their garden organically, and they swear by marigolds.
Reply:So they say......my cats still pee amongst the 'maters. :-((
Reply:It's true. A natural deterent against aphids and cutworms.
Reply:Yes, the aroma deters several types of pests.
Reply:yes - they work wonders! i do it every year and am still amazed!
I am growing marigolds form seed for the first time and the seedlings have purple spots on the leaves ?
Also the stems are all purple. Is something wrong or is this normal?
I am growing marigolds form seed for the first time and the seedlings have purple spots on the leaves ?
Yeah, that is normal. Just wait it out and they should be fine. Seedlings do a lot of weird little things when they are germinating. Marigolds are pretty easy plants to grow, and not very touchy. So just sit back and let them go.
Good Luck.
Reply:Some varities of marigolds have purple blotches. Not tiny specs but pea sized or larger.
I am growing marigolds form seed for the first time and the seedlings have purple spots on the leaves ?
Yeah, that is normal. Just wait it out and they should be fine. Seedlings do a lot of weird little things when they are germinating. Marigolds are pretty easy plants to grow, and not very touchy. So just sit back and let them go.
Good Luck.
Reply:Some varities of marigolds have purple blotches. Not tiny specs but pea sized or larger.
What are the most fragrant type of Marigolds?
I'm looking to grow my own Marigolds from seeds indoors. I want to put them in my kitchen for the strong but not overpowering fragrance, and so I would like a type or breed that is the MOST fragrant. Does anyone know of one? Or could I pretty much just get any kind? Any input would be great, I know how to grow them I just am looking for a specific type because there exist so many crossbreeds.
What are the most fragrant type of Marigolds?
Most of the smell of Marigolds is concentrated in the foliage. The flowers themselves are almost odorless.
Signet marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia), also called gem marigolds, have citrus-scented foliage that is lacier than standard marigold foliage and a lighter shade of green. The blossoms are small and dainty, with a single rim of petals. Mexican mint marigold (T. lucida), also called Mexican tarragon marigold, has the scent of anise and can be used in cooking as a substitute for tarragon.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.ht...
Signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) varieties: 'Lemon Gem' and 'Tangerine Gem' have outstanding foliage fragrance.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/signet-mar...
Tagetes lemmonii (mountain marigold). Bushy perennial (to 3’), native to S. Ariz. canyons. Clusters of 1" yellow flowers from Sept.-Mar. Attracts butterflies, but its strong odor discourages browsers. However, Mountain Valley Growers calls its scent tangerine or lemon-mint.
T. lucida also known as mint-scented marigold, Mexican marigold mint, cloud plant or Mexican tarragon , has aromatic leaves that can be used as a substitute for French tarragon or as a stimulating tea.
http://butterflygardeners.com/marigold.h...
Reply:All marigolds have a strong scent and some people consider it an ODOUR. They work well to keep the bugs down in a garden.
The Muse
ice skates
What are the most fragrant type of Marigolds?
Most of the smell of Marigolds is concentrated in the foliage. The flowers themselves are almost odorless.
Signet marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia), also called gem marigolds, have citrus-scented foliage that is lacier than standard marigold foliage and a lighter shade of green. The blossoms are small and dainty, with a single rim of petals. Mexican mint marigold (T. lucida), also called Mexican tarragon marigold, has the scent of anise and can be used in cooking as a substitute for tarragon.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.ht...
Signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia) varieties: 'Lemon Gem' and 'Tangerine Gem' have outstanding foliage fragrance.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/signet-mar...
Tagetes lemmonii (mountain marigold). Bushy perennial (to 3’), native to S. Ariz. canyons. Clusters of 1" yellow flowers from Sept.-Mar. Attracts butterflies, but its strong odor discourages browsers. However, Mountain Valley Growers calls its scent tangerine or lemon-mint.
T. lucida also known as mint-scented marigold, Mexican marigold mint, cloud plant or Mexican tarragon , has aromatic leaves that can be used as a substitute for French tarragon or as a stimulating tea.
http://butterflygardeners.com/marigold.h...
Reply:All marigolds have a strong scent and some people consider it an ODOUR. They work well to keep the bugs down in a garden.
The Muse
ice skates
Will my marigolds keep the birds away?
I planted some marigolds right near my birdfeeders, but then i learned that they keep small animals away. will they keep the birds away too?
Will my marigolds keep the birds away?
No mostly they are found obnosious to bugs.
Reply:My friend I would concern myself more with squirrels than with the birds. Color attracts birds. Birdseed attracts the squirrels. Make sure you have a feeder that has a minimum of two or three cone and cup shaped deters. I found that a weekly application of Petroleum Jelly along the base also helped keep them away. Small animals will eat what is on the ground. That pesky squirrel will jump into the feeder!!
Reply:No. Marigolds are great companion plants for deterring insect pests (soil eelworm, aphids, blackfly) and also rabbits and deer but they don't affect birds for two reasons: birds are omnivorous and much prefer seeds and insects to plant leaves and secondly, birds don't really have a sense of smell so will not notice any pungent plants. Only Calendula marigolds and some pungent Tagetes marigolds deter insects; many modern French and African marigolds have no aroma.
Will my marigolds keep the birds away?
No mostly they are found obnosious to bugs.
Reply:My friend I would concern myself more with squirrels than with the birds. Color attracts birds. Birdseed attracts the squirrels. Make sure you have a feeder that has a minimum of two or three cone and cup shaped deters. I found that a weekly application of Petroleum Jelly along the base also helped keep them away. Small animals will eat what is on the ground. That pesky squirrel will jump into the feeder!!
Reply:No. Marigolds are great companion plants for deterring insect pests (soil eelworm, aphids, blackfly) and also rabbits and deer but they don't affect birds for two reasons: birds are omnivorous and much prefer seeds and insects to plant leaves and secondly, birds don't really have a sense of smell so will not notice any pungent plants. Only Calendula marigolds and some pungent Tagetes marigolds deter insects; many modern French and African marigolds have no aroma.
Flower website? Where I can show my boys what to expect from marigolds and sunflowers?
I've just helped my boys (ages 3 and 5) plant marigolds and sunflowers. I'd like to find a website that shows pictures of them (and maybe offers a timeline?) sprouting, budding, and blooming, so they will know the stages to look for.
Know a site?
Flower website? Where I can show my boys what to expect from marigolds and sunflowers?
Check out gardenweb.com, go to annuals section. Then post a question asking for your specifics, folks are generally very eager to be helpful.
Know a site?
Flower website? Where I can show my boys what to expect from marigolds and sunflowers?
Check out gardenweb.com, go to annuals section. Then post a question asking for your specifics, folks are generally very eager to be helpful.
What color would you paint your walls in the living room if you had chocolate brown leather furniture?
I am thinking of a marigold or butterscoth. What about a lighter burgundy color?
What color would you paint your walls in the living room if you had chocolate brown leather furniture?
If you got a photo of the room, post it in the Makeover Gallery at roomvues.com and get more suggestions from the roomvues community. It is hard to give you any real good advice without seeing what the room and furniture look like.
http://www.roomvues.com
Reply:I would choose a tangerine shade.
Reply:either a deep red/maroon, or a light cream... depending on your personality
Reply:Beige, Then any rugs or other accessories will be fine.
Reply:off white or cream maybe a yellowish color
Reply:Sherwin Williams has an awesome color called hemp and then you can do the trim (baseboards %26amp; crown molding) in satchel. Burgundy would be pretty as an accent wall but you will enjoy having lighter walls if you have dark furniture. Good luck!
Reply:Nice-or sage or tans too
Check HGTV.com for a great referance library of ideas
Reply:With dark furniture lighter walls look better. You don't want the room to be too dark. The butterscotch sounds nice or maybe a cafe au lait shade of beige. Nice and warm
Reply:personally, I like warm and cozy, so would go with a forest green
Reply:Any Earth Color
Reply:butterscotch sounds nice.
a golden-yellowish. even a beige.
or a dusty green-grey.
anything really would match!
what you can do is go on yahoo image search and look up 'brown living room furniture' and you will get pictures of brown living room sets and you can look at the color of the walls to get an idea of what you think looks good.
Reply:any of the muted jewel tones or earth tones would work - just depends on how adventerous you are
Reply:any type of off-white that is cream colored with a hint of beige in it.
Reply:Butterscotch or a light butter color would look beautiful. It would really set off your furniture. You could use a deep burgundy for curtains or else perhaps chocolate colored curtains -- either would fit in and really make the room "designer" looking.
Reply:Brown is considered a neutral color so you can use any color you like. Any of the colors you suggested are fine however, if you choose a darker color like the burgundy you might want to do it on one accent wall and tie it into the other walls through your rug and accessories and accents.
Reply:magnolia wif 1 brown wall xx
Reply:Something lighter, like "favorite tan" by sherwin williams:
http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_...
Reply:Love the marigold and butterscotch! My formal living room has a brown leather sofa, mahogany piano and other dark wood pieces. I painted the walls Glidden Manila Tan (though I didn't use the Glidden paint, just the color) and the trim is a creamy white (Bher Swiss Coffee). Check out this web site, it will help you visualize the colors for your room. http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_...
What color would you paint your walls in the living room if you had chocolate brown leather furniture?
If you got a photo of the room, post it in the Makeover Gallery at roomvues.com and get more suggestions from the roomvues community. It is hard to give you any real good advice without seeing what the room and furniture look like.
http://www.roomvues.com
Reply:I would choose a tangerine shade.
Reply:either a deep red/maroon, or a light cream... depending on your personality
Reply:Beige, Then any rugs or other accessories will be fine.
Reply:off white or cream maybe a yellowish color
Reply:Sherwin Williams has an awesome color called hemp and then you can do the trim (baseboards %26amp; crown molding) in satchel. Burgundy would be pretty as an accent wall but you will enjoy having lighter walls if you have dark furniture. Good luck!
Reply:Nice-or sage or tans too
Check HGTV.com for a great referance library of ideas
Reply:With dark furniture lighter walls look better. You don't want the room to be too dark. The butterscotch sounds nice or maybe a cafe au lait shade of beige. Nice and warm
Reply:personally, I like warm and cozy, so would go with a forest green
Reply:Any Earth Color
Reply:butterscotch sounds nice.
a golden-yellowish. even a beige.
or a dusty green-grey.
anything really would match!
what you can do is go on yahoo image search and look up 'brown living room furniture' and you will get pictures of brown living room sets and you can look at the color of the walls to get an idea of what you think looks good.
Reply:any of the muted jewel tones or earth tones would work - just depends on how adventerous you are
Reply:any type of off-white that is cream colored with a hint of beige in it.
Reply:Butterscotch or a light butter color would look beautiful. It would really set off your furniture. You could use a deep burgundy for curtains or else perhaps chocolate colored curtains -- either would fit in and really make the room "designer" looking.
Reply:Brown is considered a neutral color so you can use any color you like. Any of the colors you suggested are fine however, if you choose a darker color like the burgundy you might want to do it on one accent wall and tie it into the other walls through your rug and accessories and accents.
Reply:magnolia wif 1 brown wall xx
Reply:Something lighter, like "favorite tan" by sherwin williams:
http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_...
Reply:Love the marigold and butterscotch! My formal living room has a brown leather sofa, mahogany piano and other dark wood pieces. I painted the walls Glidden Manila Tan (though I didn't use the Glidden paint, just the color) and the trim is a creamy white (Bher Swiss Coffee). Check out this web site, it will help you visualize the colors for your room. http://sherlink.sherwin.com/swapp/color_...
How do you protect plants from birds who try to eat it?
Hi i have a nice marigold in my balcony and birds keep eating it. how do i make them stop?
How do you protect plants from birds who try to eat it?
you can hang or tie something very shiny like foil around the area it scares birds.. I just went to the $ .99 store and bought a couple of chimes, and hung them, the noise and movement also frighten them.
You can also go to any Walmart , Lowes etc etc. and buy a fake owl .. They're cheaper at Wal Mart.. Or like someone mentioned there is special netting and the birds can't get to the flowers. Good Luck ..
Reply:Put up some kind of barrier is best. Like netting or a decorative awning, or add spikes aroung and in the plant, they won't like that!
I have never heard of them messing with Marigolds though! Are you sure it's birds? Seen them? I know squirrels mess with most anything when they are hungry!
Reply:rubber Snake
skates
How do you protect plants from birds who try to eat it?
you can hang or tie something very shiny like foil around the area it scares birds.. I just went to the $ .99 store and bought a couple of chimes, and hung them, the noise and movement also frighten them.
You can also go to any Walmart , Lowes etc etc. and buy a fake owl .. They're cheaper at Wal Mart.. Or like someone mentioned there is special netting and the birds can't get to the flowers. Good Luck ..
Reply:Put up some kind of barrier is best. Like netting or a decorative awning, or add spikes aroung and in the plant, they won't like that!
I have never heard of them messing with Marigolds though! Are you sure it's birds? Seen them? I know squirrels mess with most anything when they are hungry!
Reply:rubber Snake
skates
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