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Introduction to Flower Bulbs - Summer and Spring-Flowering Bulb

by: Kirk Gordon

Bulb flowers are popular in the Dutch culture (Netherlands), however, they are native to central Asia. Dahlias are said to be native to Mexico, Hippeastrum is from South America, Freesias and calla lilies are native to South Africa.

Although bulbs are not native to the Netherlands, the professional Dutch horticulturalists are the primary reason why bulbs are as popular as they are. They also get credit for being pioneers in breeding specialized bulbs with distinctive, vibrant shades of colors. The Netherlands cultivate some of the finest bulb flowers available. Because the Netherlands have an ideal climate for bulb production, they grow a lot of bulbs and are pretty good at it, too. Certain parts of the Netherlands is even known as the "bulb region."

In general, bulbs are categorized into two categories - the "spring-flowering bulbs" and the "summer-flowering bulbs." Spring-flowering varieties are generally planted during fall while the latter (summer-flowering bulbs) are planted during the spring. Lilies (Orientals, Tigers, Asiatic) are an exception to the seasonal varieties as they can be planted in either spring or fall.

Bulbs are geophytes including flower-producing bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes with underground storage systems. In "true bulbs," nutrients are stored in the fleshy parts of the plants’ underground storage organs. Tulips, iris, lilies, narcissi and hyacinths are examples of "true bulbs."

Different varieties of geophytes have different types of storage organs. Iris (rhizomes), Crocus (croms), and Dahlias (tubers) are good examples of the variety of geophytes available.

Flower bulbs like daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, tulips and lilies are hardy varieties that can survive winter to bloom again the following season. Tender bulb varieties like canna, dahlia and gladiolus are also fairly rugged, however, they are unlikely to survive winter in the ground and may need to be removed and brought indoors until the next flowering season.

Some varieties of flower bulbs are adaptable enough to grow well in various types of environments. For example, some bulbs can grow fairly well indoors in a bowl of marble chips. Although bulbs do well indoors, to really see them in all their glory, bulbs should be planted outdoors.

Flower bulbs are known for their vibrant shades of colors including blue, pink, purple, yellow, orange and black. They variety of flower bulb species and cultivars available is endless, allowing Gardeners to have a wide array of options to choose from to create a dazzling, colorful garden.

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Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower

Britney Spears Born In The Month Of The Narcissus Flower

by: Wesley Berry

Born in the month of December, pop starlet Britney Spears' birth flower is the Narcissus, a flower that is known by several different names, and has many meanings. The narcissus is most commonly known as the daffodil, but is often called the jonquil in the Southern states. It is a consummate symbol of spring and new beginnings, but also stands for friendship and domestic happiness. Its name, Narcissus, when further explained, may give this flower yet another connotation.

Narcissus comes from the Greek word "narkissos," derived from "narkao," which means to be stupefied. The decision to use the name narcissus may have been inspired by either of the following:

* The bulb of the flower is poisonous and has a narcotic effect.

* The myth of Echo and Narcissus, in which Narcissus is a handsome boy who will be immortal and beautiful as long as he never gazes upon...

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Introduction to Flower Bulbs - Summer and Spring-Flowering Bulb

Introduction to Flower Bulbs - Summer and Spring-Flowering Bulb

by: Kirk Gordon

In general, bulbs are categorized into two categories - the "spring-flowering bulbs" and the "summer-flowering...

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Spring Break

Spring Break

by: Mark Stone

"Spring break!" The mere mention of the phrase would conjure distinct visions of fun for any particular age group in American history. For well-heeled college students at least as far back as the 19th Century, the spring holiday was a casual time to recuperate from academic stresses. For those who came of age in the late 1950s and early 60s, Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello defined and inspired a more established spring break ritual. Young adults today, who have never known life without MTV, experience spring break as an aggressively produced and marketed event that has all the flash of a rock concert, major sporting event, and fashion show, all rolled into one annual beach blast.

Over the years, spring break revelers have made a home for themselves at many different beach locales. The Frankie and Annette crowd could be found primarily at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Daytona Beach and Panama City Beach, also in Florida,...

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46 Clues Your Partner is Having an Affair

46 Clues Your Partner is Having an Affair

by: Dr. Robert Huizenga

Some of these signs of a cheating spouse are "tongue in cheek" while others are tell tale signs that commonly appear with a cheating husband or cheating wife. There is no copyright. Feel free to forward to those who might be interested. But please don't change anything.

Signs of a Cheating Spouse:

1) You find birth-control pills in her medicine cabinet, and you've had a vasectomy.

2) Mutual friends start acting strangely toward you. (They either know about the cheating or have been told stories about what a horrible wife or girlfriend you are.)

3) Your cheating husband or wife stops confiding in you and seeking advice from you.

4) Sets up a new e-mail account and doesn't tell you about it.

5) He leaves the house in the morning smelling like Irish Spring and returns in the evening smelling like Safeguard.

6) She joins the gym and begins a rigorous...

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Bet You Didn?t Know . . . All Waters Are Not Created Equal

by: K.C. Craichy

Water fortifies our systems and our cells. Without it, we couldn't survive. And it has been linked to many health benefits, from removing toxins from the system to improving brain function. Those 8 to 12 glasses of water a day are certainly critical . . . but if the water we drink isn't "clean," we're not doing our bodies much good.

Contaminants, from chlorine to aluminum, in our tap water supply have caused many consumers to abandon their taps for bottled water. But bottled waters have their own hazards. The acidic pH in many plastic bottled waters causes the plastic to leach into the water, particularly if the bottles have been sitting in a warehouse for a long time.

It's important to drink waters that have a pH of 7.0 and higher, and preferably housed in glass bottles or safer plastics such as PET or PETE. Here are some excellent spring and artesian...

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Spring Cleaning - Time to Tackle Your Closet

Spring Cleaning - Time to Tackle Your Closet

by: Susanne Myers

Spring is on it?s way and even though it may already be tempting to spend the day outside, take a few hours to clean out your closet. You?ll be glad you did when it is finally time to dig out those t-shirts and shorts.

Before you start:

Try to have all your clothes washed and in your closet before you start, so you have a good idea of what you actually own at this point. Wear some comfortable cloths and turn on some up beat music. Grab a couple of rags and some all-purpose cleaner to wipe off shelves and rods in your closet. Grab a couple of large trash bags and a few empty laundry baskets.

Start out by sorting everything into three piles.

Things you will throw away or use as rags.
Things you will give away.
Things to keep.

Make these piles outside of your closet. With the closet empty, take some time to wipe all the...

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Praying for Self-Confidence

by: Skye Thomas

There are many different aspects involved in creating our sense of self-confidence. Most of us are quite aware of the big obvious pieces like whether or not our childhoods created a strong foundation to build upon or not. We know that a string of broken hearts can begin eroding what confidence we may have had and that a loving supportive spouse can be our greatest asset in the belief that we can do anything we set...

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3 Website Positioning Tactics Guaranteed to Boost Your Traffic

by: Michael Turner

There are many tactics you can use to increase traffic to your website. However, three particularly effective suggestions include search engine optimization, keyword articles, and trading links with other web pages. When you incorporate these three strategies into your overall Web site strategy you will be sure to increase your traffic.

Tip #1 Search Engines and Optimization

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How to Find a Cheap Debt Consolidation Loan

by: John Mussi

If you're shopping around for a cheap debt consolidation loan, then you're going to want to try to find the one that has the lowest interest rate that you can get.

The interest that you pay will depend largely on the collateral that you can offer to secure your cheap debt consolidation loan, as well as your credit history and the amount that you want to borrow.

With a bit of legwork and...

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Finding Cheap Hotel Rates

by: Jay Moncliff

The days of showing up at a hotel and paying whatever price is posted are over simply because it is so easy to find cheap and discounted hotel rates online. Some people still call up a hotel to make reservations and pay whatever the rate is, however people are wising up to the many cheap hotel rates to be found online and since saving money is always a motivating factor many people are shopping and booking online and...

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Ways to Find a Cheap Loan

by: John Mussi

If you're in the process of trying to find a cheap loan, you might find it frustrating and wonder if you're ever going to find the loan that you want.

If you haven't already, you might want to consider applying for a cheap loan online instead of using a traditional lender? online lenders can usually offer a competitive if not better loan, and may feature a variety of repayment options as well as a convenient application...

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