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1) Editor's Comments:Last week a number of subscribers may not have received their issue - especially our msn.com subscribers. Apparently there were some connection problems between our service provider and their mail host. Sorry about that. If you want to see last week's issue, you can view it on-line by Clicking Here Gerbera Daisies are gorgeous. If you read Green Thumb Times while connected to the Internet, or you read it on the web, you'll see a great image with our first article this week. If you'd like to see it on-line, you can Click Here. Hope you enjoy this week's issue. As always, if you do have questions, suggestions or ideas, do not hesitate to drop us a note. Rex Gregor Tom Krueger 2) Gerbera Daisy:
The Gerbera Plant is now widely available with long lasting blooms. If it is grown in direct bright sunlight, it will last for weeks. Thus, if you want to grow it as a house plant, remember to place it in bright light. They do not like to have wet feet, but they do like to be kept moist. I suggest you water the plant from below by placing the pot in a container of water -- then be sure to allow it to drain after watering. The Gerbera is considered a perennial, but it is a tender perennial and will quickly freeze at 32° F. However, you may grow it indoors or out. The foliage is a very attractive medium green. It does like full sun, but will grow very nicely in partial shade. To prevent root rot, the Gerbera prefers well drained soil. You may start your Gerbera from seeds, cuttings, or by root splitting. The seeds have a good germination record -- however, if the plant is grown from seed, interestingly it may turn out to be a different color then its parent. Your Gerbera will respond very well to a high level of a water soluble fertilizer. I have had excellent results using a peat-light formula, 15-15-18, in combination with a liquid water soluble fertilizer. Gerberas are rarely bothered by plant pests, but like any other plant, if they are poorly cared for you can expect some problems. Rex 3) Humor for Today:Driving home one dark and stormy night, two nuns were shocked when a vampire landed right on the hood of their car. With gleaming yellow eyes and razor-sharp fangs dripping with blood, he slowly scratched on the windshield. The nun who was driving tried to keep the car on the road and screamed to the other nun, "SHOW HIM YOUR CROSS!" The other nun leaned out of the car window and yelled, "GET THE HELL OFF THE HOOD OF THIS CAR!" 4) Basic Salsa Recipe:
Serves 4 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well. |
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When
the Gerbera Daisy was first hybridized its colors were dominated by
a delicate pink, yellow, and peach. You can now find over 40 cultivars
with over 250 varieties, and some multi- colored types. There are even
several tri-colors. The better strains have been bred to increase their
vase life -- they no longer hang their heads, but will stand straight
and tall.
Here
is a fresh salsa recipe for you. You'll want to serve it at room temperature
immediately after making it, or keep in the refrigerator for up to two
days.
Need
driving directions? Not sure how to find your way? Well, here are some
Internet sites to help you out. A number of sites provide maps, including
detailed street maps, of the entire United States and many other countries.
You may also find aerial photos of your destination - I know Mapquest
does. 
Are
you one of those people who keeps a hard-copy address book? If so, here
is a tip for you. Go ahead and put the person's name in pen, but for
the address, phone, fax, and e-mail address you are better off using
a pencil.