I said “Tuesday.” I didn’t say what time Tuesday. On to the news!
Two Inches for Tulips
A new study out of Cornell suggests that, for optimum flowering and perennialization (if the varieties in question go that way), tulips should only be planted with the tips two inches below the surface, contrary to conventional wisdom. Cornell bulb expert Bill Miller recommends “top planting”—loosen the soil two inches down, lay in the bulbs, and then cover them in two to four inches of mulch. According to the report, ” too little mulching may make bulbs susceptible to ‘animals making off with them,’ while over-mulching reduces the number of blooms each bulb can produce.” This is an article I would recommend reading all the way through.
Job Openings at Erie County Botanical Gardens, Cornell Plantations
I direct you to this blog post at eartothegroundpro.com not out of a desire to drive traffic (really!) but because they are compiled there. Note: the Cornell link doesn’t always work—it will say it is unavailble, which it isn’t—so take note of the job number and search the database if you end up being dumped there (sorry—I’ve tried to make a good link several times.) Or you could try copying and pasting this address (don’t just click): https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10162/jobdetail.ftl. If you still can’t find it reply to this email and I’ll help.
Kid Stuff
DuneCraft, a company that produces kits for kids to grow plants, has collected a few awards for toys such as Hydroponic Fly Traps and Spit Balls. These kits are so neat—you really have to check them out, especially if you are in retail. Let me know what you think! Dunecraft.com. Thanks to Ellen Wells at Green Profit for directing our attention.
Garden Walk Buffalo Calls for Artwork
Again I point you to my blog, because Garden Walk Buffalo doesn’t have the contents of this press release on line anywhere! HINT HINT!
Homeowners Finally Advised Not to Send Leaves to Landfill in Trash Bags
This made me smile, because of course we all know that composted leaves are like black gold, but wow—NPR is reporting it? It’s made the mainstream! Now if we can get Fox News on board, we’ll have the left AND the right! Total coverage.
More About the Science of Autumn Colors
From the USDA. A way less alarming take on the phenomenon than we’ve had lately.
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