Author: Bill Lee, Ohio

What is “in the open”?

What’s the definition of “open”, Mary Lou? I think one of Brian’s little rain hats on a stick is probably “open”, but I’m not sure a wind tunnel staked to the ground over a bed or row is “open”. How…

Pot-Grown stems eligible for shows?

Loyce asked: “Would single stems cut from the blooms in these pots be eligible to be entered in shows?” Isn’t the rule that except for miniatures, all stems entered must be “grown in the open”? I know that a number…

Repairing the ADS Banners

I did not request replacement parts for the broken mounting clips on the top of our set of ADS banners. Then last weekend I went to use them at an all-day Bulb session and one of the staff at the…

Bulb Education Project

Some may be interested to read about  a new education program involving bulbs. The Dutch bulb industry and the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center are backing this project. You can read more about it at: http://www.gardennewsbreak.com/releases/bulbproject_trd/?utm_medium=email&utm_content=dkuack%40branchsmith.com&utm_campaign=bulbproject+trade Bill Lee Psssst…Have you…