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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 13, 2014
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    Yes, this can in theory work, but with Mother Nature there is no guarantees. Inclement weather or pests can destroy bulbs. I always advise people who are growing things for a specific event to make sure that you have a backup plan in the event it does not work.

    You may find the section on hardy bulbs in this article helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/storing-bulbs-in-south.htm

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 19, 2014
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    I'm afraid we'll have to narrow your question down a bit. What kind of flowers are you wishing to grow is first? You need to decide on variety first, because some bulbs are planted in the fall, some in the summer, some in the spring. Once you decide what kind of plant you want, you need to find out if miniature varieties are available. Then you can google "where to buy [whatever kind of plant you want] in northern VA [or your metropolitan area]" That will give you both online and local sources.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 6, 2014
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    I am uncertain of the pest that is attacking your plants, but caterpillars and worms can be typically killed either by using Bt or neem oil. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 8, 2014
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    Yes, you can store your bulbs until next season, though depending on where you are located, this may vary somewhat between bulbs. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/storing-bulbs-in-south.htm

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    November 10, 2014
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    There are some things you can do to protect your bulbs. This article tells you more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/protect-flower-bulbs.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 12, 2014
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    There are a few things it could have been, some of which are no longer available due to toxicity.

    Some of the dusts that are still on the market have sulfur dust. If you search for that, you can find them. Bonide is an organic bulb dust that you can buy as well.

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  • Answered by
    maryhdyer on
    February 9, 2015
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    Plant the bulbs as soon as possible, along with a handful of all-purpose fertilizer or bulb fertilizer. (Don't expect too many blooms the first spring.)

    This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm

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