Author Archives: flowersoul

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10921493-neonicotinoid-pesticides-tied-to-crashing-bee-populations-2-studies-find

We now carry several single color zinnias (pink and red for starters). Go to the web site: www.flowersoul.com to see pictures of a few of them. Unfortunately this blog will not allow me to load them here as the files … Continue reading →

Here is a link to get the new USDA planting zones just released. http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

A friend of mine was talking about starting her seeds indoors this week and she said that she uses egg shells to plant the seeds. She fills them with soil puts the seeds in and lets them grow. When it’s … Continue reading →

This is some interesting information on the history of sunflowers that I am hoping you all may enjoy. One of the most recognizable blooms both in art and in all our gardens! It is an NPR link. www.flowersoul.com has several … Continue reading →

Time to start thinking about the garden. Here is a nice refresher! http://player.vimeo.com/video/27920977?title=0&%3bbyline=0&%3bportrait=0href=

A very useful site covering all kinds of topics. Worth bookmarking I think: http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/index.html

Coffee, so what’s the deal with coffee grounds? The bottom line? It’s good for the soil and great for plants. It is a green fertilizer that contains apprx 1.45 nitrogen. It also contains calcium, magnesium and trace minerals. It is … Continue reading →