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For Spring Color, Plant Bulbs in the Fall

Remember back to the spring, when the days were just starting to get warm. Do you remember seeing all the colorful tulips and daffodils blooming in gardens and parks everywhere? Did you think to yourself, I want some of those in my yard? Well if you want gorgeous flowers in the spring you better plant some bulbs in the fall!

Buy quality bulbs. This cannot be stressed enough. Many of the bulbs you buy at big box stores or discount centers are lower quality than those you buy at a nursery or through a reputable mail order company. You want a good size, firm bulb. The bulb contains everything that it needs to produce a beautiful flower next spring. When you think of it that way don't you want the best bulb so you have the best flowers?

Get a variety of bulbs not just one kind. For the longest bloom times, get bulbs that bloom in early springs, some for mid spring and a few for late spring. To give you an idea of bloom times, early bloomers sometimes push up through the snow and start blooming in February. The late spring ones will blossom about the same time you are getting ready to put annuals in the ground. For early blossoms crocus, daffodil and some tulips are good. Hyacinths and dwarf iris are good for mid spring, with late blooming tulips being a perfect choice for late spring blossoms.

Planting bulbs is a very easy process. Using your shovel or trowel, dig a hole that is about 3 times as deep as the bulb is wide. Or for easy reference, the hole should be about eight inches deep for tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, and 5 inches deep for crocus and dwarf iris. Make sure you have some loose soil in the bottom of the hole. Then sprinkle a tablespoon of bulb fertilizer or bone meal into the hole. Place the bulb in, with the pointed end up. Cover with the soil and you are done. Don't worry if you can't tell the top from the bottom on the bulbs. They grow even if you planted them upside down!

If you are planting a large area, dig up the whole area with your shovel, add fertilizer then place all the bulbs in at once, spacing them 10 t0 12 inches apart. Cover the bulbs with dirt and let them be. Planting bulbs this way works great if you want a natural planting area of daffodils or tulips.

Planting bulbs for spring color is almost effortless. The hardest thing you will do is decide what bulbs you want to plant!

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ROTARY'S FOCUS ON THE CROCUS AT MERESIDE SCHOOL

Flowering Bulbs for your Garden from A (Amaryllis) to Z (Zephyranthes)

A is for Amaryllis, a big bulb which produces big showy flowers in red or white or pink and which is often given as a gift at Christmas time.

B is for Bonemeal, which many flowering bulbs enjoy having mixed into their soil when planted - but which may attract bulb eating creatures such as rodents.

C is for Crocus, the tiny flowers that are the harbingers of spring and which come from corms and not true bulbs.

D is for Daffodil, the common name of the genus Narcissus, and which are the yellow and white trumpets that sound the true arrival of spring.

E is for Eremurus, a genus commonly know as foxtail lilies or desert candles, and which have large stalks topped with plumes of beautiful flowers.

F is for Fritillaria, a genus of varied flowers which hang down from droopy stems which sometimes have an intriguing checkerboard pattern on them.

G is for Gladiolus, a genus that produces large flowering stalks in vibrant colors including pink, red, yellow, and white.

H is for Hyacinth, who put up stalks with a large cluster of vibrant small flowers at the top.

I is for Iris, a large species of showy summer flowers which are sometimes "bearded", and which grow from rhizome and not true bulbs.

J is for Just, as in just try some flowering bulbs in your garden, and see if you aren't hooked!

K is for King Alfred, the popular variety that large yellow daffodils are sold as - which usually aren't true King Alfred's but something better.

L is for Lilium, a large genus of flowering bulbs that add striking colors and sometimes heavenly scent to the summertime garden.

M is for Muscari, a genus common known as grape hyacinth, who produce tiny cluster of blue flowers to brighten the early spring garden.

N is for Narcissus, a large genus of mostly spring flowering bulbs which are often referred to by their common name of Daffodil.

O is for Ornithogalum, a genus of flowering bulbs that includes the Star-of-Bethlehem, a sweet little white flowering bulb.

P is for Puschkinia, a genus of flowering bulbs which mostly produce small plants with delicate white flowers.

Q is for Quality, always be sure to purchase quality bulbs which are firm and don't have any mold or mushy spots on them.

R is for Rhizome, which are the thick ground level or underground almost bulb-like stems on such plants as ginger and ferns.

S is for Snowdrops, common name for Galanthus, whose delicate white flowers may indeed come up before the last snow of the season falls.

T is for Tulip, the emperor of the spring flowering bulbs which are so coveted that they inspired their own "mania" in 1637.

U is for Underground, which is where you plant most flower bulbs.

V is for Variegation, which are white or yellow markings on green leaves, and some plants from bulbs have.

W is for Windflowers, the common name for Anemone blanda, also called "Grecian Windflowers", who are like prolific little daisies of many colors, and which come from tubers and are not a true bulb.

X is for Xiphium, a bulbous rooted iris which is native to Spain, which has cheerful little purple and yellow flowers.

Y is for Y, as in why not plant some flowering bulbs in your garden?

Z is for Zephyranthes, a genus commonly known as "rain lilies" or "fairy lily" which produce many stalks of white, yellow or pink flowers.

See more resources for buying and growing Flowering Bulbs with listings of local garden centers and specialty mail order nurseries at http://www.GardeningWithLarry.com.

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Pure Kashmiri Saffron from India

There are several varieties of saffron that are grown in different selected parts of the world. The popular varieties from Spain include trade names like Spanish superior and Crème. These brands are graded by the government agencies over there according to their appearance and aroma. Italian varieties are considered to be much superior to those of the Spanish varieties and the some of the brands here are said to be derived from that of the Iranian origins. Saffron from India is mainly cultivated in Kashmir known by the name of Kashmiri saffron. People from abroad can face difficulty in obtaining saffron from India because of the several restrictions imposed on the export of saffron by the Indian government.

The botanical name of saffron flower is Crocus Sativus and it is one of the most expensive spices in the world. It is also a very precious spice, which is extracted from the dried stigmas of the purple colored crocus flower. It takes around 150,000 flowers to extract just an ounce of best saffron. However, it is a very difficult process of extracting the spice from the flower because all the flowers have to be handpicked in the autumn month. Saffron has multiple purposes like apart from medicinal use. It can also be used in food items but only in moderate quantities because large dosage can sometimes be toxic for humans.

There are two locations in India where Saffron Kashmir grows and one of them is the town of Pampur. It is a small town, which is located 13 km from Srinagar capital city. The size of the saffron plant is very small and we can only see the flower from the ground because of its size. It is because of its unique smell and taste it can be used for cooking and as a coloring agent. For instance it is used in the traditional tea that is Kahwa, by the people of Kashmir.

There are two locations in India where Saffron Kashmir grows and one of them is the town of Pampur. It is a small town, which is located 13 km from Srinagar capital city. The size of the saffron plant is very small and we can only see the flower from the ground because of its size. It is because of its unique smell and taste it can be used for cooking and as a coloring agent. For instance it is used in the traditional tea that is Kahwa, by the people of Kashmir.

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Ayurveda description of Kumkuma- Saffron -Crocus sativus

In texts of Ayurveda the herb Crocus Sativus or kumkuma or saffron is grouped under "Varnya" gana. Varnya means the one which imparts fairness and glow to skin.

Saffron is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda, Unani and Chinese medicinal preparations. It is used extensively in European, North African, and Asian cuisines as a seasoning and coloring agent. The history of this plant's origin and cultivation can be traced back to 3000 years in the region of Central Asia.

The saffron plant is flowering perennial plant. Purple colored flower of this plant bears three stigmas. The plucked and dried stigmas are used in cooking, medicine preparations and beauty products.
Saffron contains a carotenoid called crocin which imparts bright golden yellow color to dishes.

Ayurveda qualities of Saffron or Kumkuma

According ayurveda pharmacology, saffron is bitter to taste and increases body fire. It balances tridoshas (vata, pitta and kapha).

Ayurveda Medicinal properties of saffron

Effect on skin: .It helps to reduce dark pigments, dark circles under eyes, acne and pimple. It helps to increase fairness and glow of skin.

Effect On Central Nervous System: Saffron is used as an active ingredient in ayurveda preparations for diseases of central nervous system.

In Rheumatoid arthritis: It is very effective in Rheumatoid arthritis.

Effect On Digestive System: Kumkuma or saffron helps to increase appetite .It also reduces indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting and acidity

Effect on Circulatory system: Saffron acts as a cardiac tonic and is used to treat diseases which originate from vitiation of blood.

Effect on Excretory system: It helps in easy flow of urine and hence used in retention of urine.

Effect on reproductive system:

1.Male reproductive system: Saffron rejuvenates male reproductive system. This property is used in ayurveda to treat conditions like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sperm count and low sperm motility.
2.Female reproductive system: Saffron helps to ease the menstrual flow and acts as antispasmodic. Hence it is used in dysmenorrhea, primary amenorrhea and to ease delivery of baby.

Effect on whole body: These beautiful red stigmas help to rejuvenate body and act as "rasayana". They boost body immunity and increase energy level.

Home remedies with saffron

1.Make a paste of sandal wood and saffron. Dilute this with little water and apply it as face pack. This helps to reduce acne, pimples, dark circles, dark pigments and increase fairness and glow of skin.

2.Saffron paste when applied on wound accelerates healing process.

3.When sandal wood and saffron paste mixture is applied on forehead it helps to reduce fever and head ache.

4.A mixture of rose water and finely ground saffron instilled in eyes help to strengthen the vision.

5.Fry 4-5 almonds in ghee. Grind these almonds with saffron and milk to make a fine paste. Mix this paste to a cup of milk to get rich, thick golden yellow kesar badam milk. Consuming kesar badam milk at night helps to rejuvenate male and female reproductive system. This helps men who are suffering with erectile dysfunction, low sperm count, low sperm motility and premature ejaculation.

6.Saffron has to be administered in pregnant women from third trimester. (7th month). Around 5-6 stigmas of saffron should be ground with milk and later mixed to a cup of milk. This milk has to be consumed at night.

Precaution: Saffron should not be administered in early pregnancy as it may cause abortion.

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