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G88-868 Forcing Flowering Branches, Debra Schwarze
G88-868 Forcing Flowering Branches, Debra Schwarze
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This guide explains the procedure for forcing flowering branches, discusses the use of flowering branches in decorating or display and provides a chart of plant type, color, cutting and forcing times.
Introduction
Branches from flowering trees and shrubs can be forced into bloom easily and inexpensively. Flowering branches can bring the outdoors inside and add color during a long winter. These branches also give the floral designer some unique and inexpensive alternatives.
Trees and shrubs which bloom early in the spring form flower buds the previous fall before dormancy. After at least 8 weeks of cold weather (under 40° F) …
G88-867 Forcing Spring Flowering Bulbs, Debra Schwarze
G88-867 Forcing Spring Flowering Bulbs, Debra Schwarze
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This guide discusses the various aspects of forcing spring flowering bulbs, including planting, cold treatment, forcing, care, and forcing in water.
Introduction
Spring flowers can be a bright addition to any home. With just a little effort, many types of spring flowering bulbs can fill your home with flowers throughout the winter. Tulips, narcissus (daffodils), hyacinths, crocus, grape-hyacinths, scillas and other bulbs can be forced into midwinter bloom.
The term forcing can be a bit misleading. There is little force involved, but rather the bulbs receive their cold treatment early and are allowed to bloom out of season. The term …
G88-886 Growing Sprouts, Debra Schwarze
G88-886 Growing Sprouts, Debra Schwarze
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Ways to grow different sprouts are discussed in this NebGuide.
Sprouts are tasty and delicious, and growing them is a simple process, although it does require a few minutes of your time each day to get quality sprouts.
They can be grown year-round, and provide an opportunity for simple gardening projects for limited spaces and for children. Seeds often used for sprouting include mung bean, soybean, lentil and alfalfa.
When purchasing seeds for sprouting, be sure to get seeds that have not been treated with a fungicide, insecticide or any other material. This type of seed is available at health …