March 31, 2018 |
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Weekly news from the National Gardening Association |
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 Orchids And Epsom Salts  |
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"Is it advisable or safe to use Epsom's Salts ( MgS04.7H20) for orchids. I was told by a grower that this will promote bloom and make the plants greener if I used a dilute solution twice a year. I grow mostly phalenopsis and paphs but have others as well which are planted in various media including sphagnum moss, bark and charcoal. I want to make sure that it will not harm my plants before trying it." - Read the answer |
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By the way, April is National Garden Month! |
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ARTICLES TO READ |
Growing GladiolusA classic cut flower, gladiolus produces tall flower spikes adorned with large, showy flowers. Often relegated to the cutting garden, gladiolus also suits the back of the border where the tall flowers can complement bushier plants. 
Early Spring Bloomer- The Oriental PoppySporting huge, cup-shaped blooms in early summer, the Oriental poppy is the most striking of the perennial poppies, and the delicate, papery flowers belie the plant's hardiness and durability. 
FoxglovesFoxglove bears tall, dramatic spikes of tubular flowers with speckled throats. Foxglove blooms in midsummer and adds elegance to a perennial border, woodland area, or shade garden. 
Wide World of Lettuce"Lettuce" is synonymous with "salad" for people all over the world. It's by far the world's most popular salad plant and has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. 
Tulip TipsThe jewels of the spring bulb garden, tulips are available in a huge range of flower shapes, sizes, and colors. 
Quick and Easy Spring GreensAfter a long winter of less-than-fresh vegetables, the thought of homegrown spinach, lettuce, mustard, and arugula makes my mouth water. |
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AWESOME NEW PHOTOS FROM THIS WEEK |
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NOTABLE DISCUSSIONS FROM OUR FORUMS |
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THE NUMBERS FROM LAST WEEK: |
| 1,146 members joined. 5,033 posts written in our forums. 2,823 photos posted to the plant database. 953 plants added to personal inventory lists. |
