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:How can I make sun-dried tomatoes using tomatoes from my home garden?

my neighbor just laid some out in a plastic baggie and kept them in the sun.

Q:My older brother's g/f is having a home and garden party and one of the things on the list of stuff is to dress a banana so i need some ideas fast cuz the party is thursday! HELP ME!!

Get a cocktail umbrella Barbie accessories. All banana's need to accessorize

Q:I was checking it out on line. It appears that you don't have to do the renovating to enter. However, you do have to submit materials and estimates and fill out an extensive entry form for each project. Just wondering if it is worth the effort. I need renovation in my bathroom and kitchen but couldn't afford it unless I won one of the prizes.

i could enter, till there replaced right into a fee. If I had time to prepare, i think of i could have a a million in 3 shot of hitting a house run- till they have an easily pitcher in there who's attempting to maintain me from hitting a homer. Then it may be 0% threat.

Q:I was thinking a weekend trip to a nursery or something near springfield il or st louis but am not sure what greenhouses around here are good.

Both areas have splendid nurseries. You're a good kid+

Q:Hi,I wanted to start a home garden right now. What crops could I plant? What herbs?thanks

I remember having to work in the family garden as a kid. Those stifling hot, humid, summer days. Yikes, I hated it too but I grow my own now. Not a big one, just a small strip on the side of the house for beans, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, flowers, etc. I put in some perennial herbs a few years ago and it's always nice to see them come back.

Q:We just resently cleared out our flower bed and are ready to plant some flowers but, I wanted to look at some nice picks of gardens to help give me some ideals.

Just go to Google Images and search flower garden. You will find a whole bunch of pictures there.

Q:Home Garden gt; Decorating Remodeling

You should steal a garbage truck and drive it into their pool...

Q:does anyone know how to get home depot coupons for either 10 or 20 precent. Instead of buying them on OKorder???

Home depots web site. Or the managers will hand them out by the handfulls at the store. Got one over the weekend. They want your business. Also I just moved. There was one in my change of address packet.

Q:I'm looking for a recipe to make tiramisu. i found it in a better homes and gardens book a few years back. It's not the one in the new better homes and gardens. I would guess the year is early 2000s and it uses hot milk sponge cake. if you have this recipe please help. i really need it. and u get 10 points :)

Your Answer: Hot Milk Sponge 1 c. Flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. milk 2 Tbl. .butter 1. Grease 9x9. Stir together flour and baking powder. 2. Beat eggs with electric mixer on high for 4 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients beat on low speed until combined. 3. In a small pan, heat and stir milk and butter until butter melts. Add to batter and beat until combined. Pou batter unto pan. 4. Bake at 350 for 20 -25 minutes. Tiramisu 1 hot Milk sponge 1/3 c. granulated sugar 2 Tbl. instant expresso powder 2 Tbl. Rum 2 - 8 oz. containers Marscapone Cheese or softened cream cheese 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 oz. semisweet chocolate, grated 1 c. whipping cream 2 Tbl. coffee liquuer 1/2 oz. semisweet chocolate grated 1.Cool cake and remove from pan. 2. for Syrup, in a sm saucepan combie granulated sugar, expresso powder and 1/3 c. water. Boil for one minute, remove from heat and stir in rum. Cool Completely. 3.For filling, in a medium bowl stir together cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla and 2 oz chocolate. 4. Cut cake in 3 layers horizontally. Return a layer to pan. Brush layer with 1/3 syrup. Spread with 1/2 filling. Repeat with next two layers. Brush top with syrup. 5. In a chilled bowl combine whipping cream and coffee liquor. Beat with chilled beaters until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate. refridgerate at least 4 hours.