Q:im doing a research paper on florist's flowers vs. garden roses and i need more things that are different between the two

I once had a job that involved, in part, developing new cut flowers for the florist trade. The specifications were that the plant needed to have flower stems that could be cut 3 feet long; that the flowers could be shipped without dying in the process; and that the flowers should last at least 3 weeks in a vase. Ideally flowering of the plant could be controlled so that flowers could be produced at any time of year, in a variety of climates, that the plant would be resistant to insects and diseases that could damage the flowers, and would be available in an assortment of colors. If you were developing flowers for home gardeners, your selection criteria would be somewhat different. You would also want insect and disease resistance, but your emphasis would be much more for variety of colors, and fragrances, compact growth, flowering in one season, and things like tolerance of different soil types, drought tolerance, etc.. Things like long stems, shipping tolerance, and long vase life would not be nearly as important for a home gardener, as they would be for a florist. On the other hand, most home gardeners would want a variety of flowers, not just dozens of red roses for valentines day. A rose by any other name smells as sweet (probably not an exact quote from Shakespeare), but the flowers a florist uses have a different purpose than flowers a home gardener uses. I hope this helps.

Q:Is gardening becoming more popular or less?

Less

Q:Everyone around my church is always talking about the great advise they get when they call a Master Gardener. They almost sound like some kind of know all garden God. I'm new here and didn't want to sound dum by asking the church folk, so I am asking you. Where do I hire a Master Gardener and do you know how much thet charge for their service?

Sorry.I have never heard of a master gardener.I thought that gardening was something that was taken up when you could not get a proper job.

Q:Do you think it would be a good software to use? Its called Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer

Download google sketchup! Its free and u can design pools, chairs and even HOUSES!! They are full scale 2!!

Q:I have a little home garden not too big, n i want to grow some beautiful flowers in it. specially roses.. what to do ? what is the proceedure?

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Q:Hi, i have a 17 week old labrador. he has made incredibly progress in the 7 weeks that we have had him but there is a problem with him. he will listen perfectly to commands like come and sit indoor or in the garden but as soon as there are no walls around him he looses it. even if he is on the leash he will simply not listen when he is called, told to stop biting things ect.is it because he is still young and the bigger world is far more interesting for him and he will get better as he gets older or am i doing something wrong? thanks.

no he just probaly needs more time keep practicing puppys cant get it on the first time but e also probaly wants to explore he will learn as he gets older just be patiant with him

Q:Looking for a magazine that gives ideas for DIY improvements to increase the value of your house in various rooms

The best magazine is either Better Homes Gardens or Bob McGillicuddy's House Specials.

Q:I'm thinking about planting something in my gardening and my friends tell me that pH is important factor to consider when I'm trying to decide what to plant. What's so important about pH?

Buy a cheap ph tester and see what the natural ph is in your soil. Depending on what you'd like to grow, you can adjust your ph to suit your need by adding fertilizer. Most garden soil is fairly alkaline, so you shouldn't have to make any adjustments to grow things like Broccoli, cabbage, okra (easy to grow!) cucumber, and squash. On the other hand, you will probably need to make careful adjustments to grow acid loving foods and plants. Radishes, Swede, roses, rhubarb, and berries will fall into this category. Good luck, and enjoy!

Q:I sat in my car a few houses up and watched her planting or weeding her dumb garden.The thing that burns me up is that my lover told me his wife is gorgeous.She was anything but GORGEOUS!..She must have been 45 pounds over weight and sad looking.so now that I know what im up against im going to play my cards alot better becuase my lover has got it so good with me.why would a man lie about his wife to his mistress?

Sat in your car and watched your boyfriends wife. How sad and pathetic. Why would he lie to his mistress? Because he is a liar. Anyway..........

Q:What's a good zone 9 gardening book?

Better Homes and Garden prints one. Google their site for information on how to find the book.