Getting Those Varmints to Vamoose without Lethal Measures Nov 19, 2009
According to gardening expert Bonnie Manion, narcissus bulbs naturally deter gophers. Any type of narcissus bulb, which includes jonquils, paperwhites and daffodils, will be a deterrent to gophers, rabbits and deer in your garden and property, she writes on her VintageGardenGal blog. (Scientific American)
Sally Scalera: What to do in garden once weather cools Oct 31, 2009
Bulbs that can be planted include; Agapanthus, African iris, amaryllis (these make great Christmas gifts), Aztec lily, calla, crinum, Kaffir lily, day lily, narcissus, Elephant ears, hurricane lily, society garlic, snowflake, shell ginger, Marcia (walking iris), Watsonia, iris (native or Louisiana iris and their hybrids, as German or Japanese iris usually do not grow well here), rain lily and spider lily. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Daffy for daffodils: Plant these lovely, rugged bulbs now for a springtime bursting with cheerful color Oct 15, 2009
For daffodil (Narcissus) enthusiasts, now's the time. Garden centers and nursery catalogs are brimming over with all types of daffs. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
When it comes to tulips, Tim Schipper finds the right mix Oct 15, 2009
Aladdin s Carpet is the most fashion-forward mix, using six wild tulips, three muscari, and a dwarf narcissus that give the effect of a wild meadow. For more information, visit or call 888-847-8637. (Boston Globe)
Favorite Bulbs for New Year Garden ... Oct 10, 2009
Follow this with dwarf narcissus for mid-season bloom and finish the planting with crocuses and snowdrops for early spring flowers. These popular bulbs are ideal for. (Suite101.com)
Scalera: Lots to do in the yard in October Sep 26, 2009
Bulbs that can be added to the landscape include Lily-of-the-Nile, amaryllis, calla, crinum, Aztec lily, anemone, society garlic, snowflake, Kaffir lily, walking iris, narcissus, iris (not German or Japanese), watsonia, spider lily, elephant ears, African iris and rain lily. If you want strawberries, October and November are the only months to plant them. (Florida Today)
Great Perennials to Plant in the Fa... Sep 13, 2009
Daffodils:Also known as Narcissus, daffodils work well almost anywhere, but the colder the winter, the hardier the daffodil needs to be. Paperwhites; These look delicate, but are among the hardiest and easiest to grow; plant the bulb's pointed top 3 to 4 inches below ground surface; water well after planting but ensure that soil is well drained and does not retain standing water; use water soluble fertilizer. (Suite101.com)
Some flower bulbs are downright unsavory to pests Sep 9, 2009
Narcissus, more commonly known as daffodil. Blooms early to late spring, depending upon variety. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Scalera: Tend to the yard in September Aug 29, 2009
Bulbs to plant in September include African lily, amaryllis, crinum lily, society garlic, Aztec lily, calla lily, narcissus, shell ginger, gladiolus, spider lily and rain lily. Vegetables that can be planted this month include; beans; sweet corn;cucumbers; eggplant; peppers; English ern peas; summer squash; tomatoes; broccoli; cabbage; celery; collards; endive/escarole; kale; leek; lettuce; mustard; onions - bulbing, bunching or multipliers; turnips and sow radish seeds. (Florida Today)
Kidnocker: September has its gardening duties, too Aug 29, 2009
For best results, try crocus, allium, hyacinths, freesia, narcissus, and zephyranthes. Most desert trees establish best when planted in the fall. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Floriade Canberra's Bulb & Flower... Aug 18, 2009
When Floriade begins, the open bulbs are the early bloomers including daffodils, narcissus and hyacinths with their heavenly scent. As Floriade moves into October many of these have faded but by then there are colourful ranunculus and delightful tulips in all colours and shapes. (Suite101.com)
'Florida Gardening' publisher says the key to success is the dirt Aug 15, 2009
Narcissus was grown commercially as far south as Merritt Island. And Malabar was known for gladiolas and tomatoes. (Florida Today)
Dutch designer liberates bulbs from mass plantings Aug 8, 2009
So first, you mix the bigger bulbs (tulips, narcissus) and in the second round, you sprinkle the smaller ones (muscari, crocus) in between. She prefers bulb varietals with longevity. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Scalera: Get garden ready now Aug 8, 2009
Bulbs for full sun to partially shady areas include amaryllis, white butterfly ginger, calla, narcissus, shell ginger and rain lily. Finish pruning wisteria by the end of this month. (Florida Today)
When is an Essential Oil not an Ess... Aug 1, 2009
Narcissus (Narcissus poeticus). Linden (Tilia x vulgaris). (Suite101.com)
Many coloured blooming ads get caught in net Jul 30, 2009
They are the narcissus, otherwise known to occasional readers of this column as the daffodil. (Louise says that I shouldnt explain too many of the long words as it lets a certain riff-raff into the column. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Perfect arrangement: Cottage garden in small space Jul 15, 2009
Shady all winter and mossy, Anderson relies on spring bulbs such as leucojum, narcissus and muscari for her earliest blooms. Violets carpet the entire scene. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Wednesday, June 03, 2009, Ron Silliman, Sillimans Blog Jun 4, 2009
This is the difference between Narcissus and Medusa. This is the difference between the barren and the baroque. (Harper's Magazine)
PETA's 'nude' protesters draw gawkers on Clematis Street May 30, 2009
The two twenty-something girls began showering at noon at the corner of Clematis Street and Narcissus Avenue. They attracted plenty of oglers and drew the ire of a police lieutenant, who complained that a group of young students on a field trip was congregating nearby. (The Palm Beach Post)
Age of Information May 22, 2009
Narcissus, Zeus and a virtual villain ... I replied to the dude by posting a Woody Allen quote from "Stardust Memories": During a Q&A an audience member avers, "A lot of people have accused you of being narcissistic." Woody replies, "I know people think that I'm egotistical and narcissistic, but it's not true. If I did identify with a Greek mythological character, it would not be Narcissus." The audience member persists "Who would it be?" and Woody deadpans "Zeus.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
How to Plant a Bee Garden May 17, 2009
Spring- crocus, narcissus, tulip, hollyhocks, daffodil, lilac. Summer- daisy, sunflower, geraniums, zinnias, marigold. (Suite101.com)
#69 WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT May 15, 2009
Follow your nose to Narcissus Chocolate Caf. housed in a restored 1872 railroad depot. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Green thumbs up: Flowers that bloom in the spring Apr 18, 2009
I prefer to plant most members of the narcissus family toward the middle of the border, where their handsome flowers can be easily admired before the foliage of other perennials reaches any significant height. As their leaves deteriorate, the expanding foliage of surrounding perennials hides the yellowing bulb foliage. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
PURR-FECT PLANTS Mar 29, 2009
Tulip and narcissus bulbs are also poisonous, although the cut flowers are not. The find out what plants and flowers are safe to bring home, you can get help from the ASPCA's Poison Control Center. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Container gardens good in AZ Mar 24, 2009
Then she plants narcissus, daffodils and tulips, which bloom in time for Easter. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Home)
Gardens offer hope and therapy at ODC Mar 16, 2009
Lettuce, chard, peppers, tomatoes, Coleus and narcissus are among vegetables and flowers growing in small containers that will be transplanted next month to a grassy area front of ODC, 360 Wylie Drive. The therapeutic garden will be more than aesthetically pleasing, said ODC President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Jackson. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Springtime in Spain 10 Reasons to... Mar 14, 2009
The narcissus-carpeted upper slopes of the Sierra de las Nieves, and the lower slopes where pink saxifrages bloom beside the walking trails. The Sierra de Grazalema, mountains of western Andaluc;a, where between the Spanish fir forests six varieties of narcissus, seven different irises and and 30 species of orchid cover the ground. (Suite101.com)
Green thumbs up: Prune to repair winter damage Mar 12, 2009
Bold bouquets of sunny yellow forsythia branches, soft fuzzy pussy willows, intensely fragrant hyacinths and narcissus, pots of tulips, darling dwarf iris, and spectacular camellias in full bloom were just a few of the springtime miracles on display. A stroll through the Orangerie only intensified my yearnings for the spring season. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Nature's Signs of Spring are Everyw... Mar 11, 2009
Daffodil (Narcissus sp. and grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) leaves are above the gound while their flower buds stay below the surface in early March. (Suite101.com)
Homemade cleaners good enough to get the job done Mar 6, 2009
Adding a squeeze of lemon juice (a disinfectant) here and a dash of olive oil (a lubricant) there, I was able to shine my dining room table into something Narcissus would have admired. And with a sprinkle of Borax (an abrasive mineral salt that isn t entirely accepted by some green-cleaning folks because it s toxic if swallowed), I could really go to town on the tub scum generated by my often-filthy 5-year-old. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Shrubs, trees can have complementary colors Feb 20, 2009
The early spring or late winter garden at your home can look like a painting if you have trees like the saucer magnolia, forsythia and early-blooming narcissus. Our spring will seem to extend when these first blooms are followed by azaleas, dogwoods and redbuds. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Daffodils of March Feb 12, 2009
Also known as a jonquil, daffodil is the common name for all plants of the narcissus genus ... The Narcissus classification of plants was named after the beautiful Greek youth Narcissus who, in order to keep his beauty, was ordered by the gods to never look at his reflection ... Consumed with vanity, Narcissus broke the rules and stared at his reflection in a lake. (Suite101.com)
January: A time for renewal Feb 7, 2009
Using alcohol on your paper whites (Narcissus tanzetta) after the roots start to grow actually stunts their growth and makes them, well, less tipsy. According to Teachout-Teashon, the alcohol reduces stem growth by one-third to one-half. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
