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Roses
Dating back over 35 million years and native to North America, as well as throughout Europe and Asia, roses are perennial plants that can vary in type as much as they can in color. It is thought that these early flowers, resembling the wild Sweetbrier, were used for food and medicine. This category contains questions regarding their nature and livelihood, biological makeup, and how to care for them.
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Rose Water, Method No. 1 This recipe is the more traditional way to prepare rose water. Though it's a little more involved, its fun to do and the results are outstanding. You can make a quart of excellent-quality rose water in about 40 minutes. However, if you simmer the water too long, you will continue to produce distilled water but the rose essence will become diluted. Your rose water will smell more like plain distilled water, rather than the heavenly scent of roses. Be sure you have a brick and heat-safe stainless steel or glass quart bowl ready before you begin. INGREDIENTS
2-3 quarts fresh roses or rose petals
Water
Ice cubes or crushed ice 1. In the center of a large pot (the speckled blue canning pots are ideal) with an inverted lid (a rounded lid), place a fireplace brick. On top of the brick place the bowl. Put the roses in the pot; add enough flowers to reach the top of the brick. Pour in just enough water to cover the roses. The water should be just above the top of the brick. 2. Place the lid upside down on the pot. Turn on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil, then lower heat to a slow steady simmer. As soon as the water begins to boil, toss two or three trays of ice cubes (or a bag of ice) on top of the lid. 3. You've now created a home still! As the water boils the steam rises, hits the top of the cold lid, and condenses. As it condenses it flows to the center of the lid and drops into the bowl. Every 20 minutes, quickly lift the lid and take out a tablespoon or two of the rose water. It's time to stop when you have between a pint and a quart of water that smells and tastes strongly like roses. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/rose-water-how-to-make-your-own.html Rose Water, Method No. 1 This recipe is the more traditional way to prepare rose water. Though it's a little more involved, its fun to do and the results are outstanding. You can make a quart of excellent-quality rose water in about 40 minutes. However, if you simmer the water too long, you will continue to produce distilled water but the rose essence will become diluted. Your rose water will smell more like plain distilled water, rather than the heavenly scent of roses. Be sure you have a brick and heat-safe stainless steel or glass quart bowl ready before you begin. INGREDIENTS
2-3 quarts fresh roses or rose petals
Water
Ice cubes or crushed ice 1. In the center of a large pot (the speckled blue canning pots are ideal) with an inverted lid (a rounded lid), place a fireplace brick. On top of the brick place the bowl. Put the roses in the pot; add enough flowers to reach the top of the brick. Pour in just enough water to cover the roses. The water should be just above the top of the brick. 2. Place the lid upside down on the pot. Turn on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil, then lower heat to a slow steady simmer. As soon as the water begins to boil, toss two or three trays of ice cubes (or a bag of ice) on top of the lid. 3. You've now created a home still! As the water boils the steam rises, hits the top of the cold lid, and condenses. As it condenses it flows to the center of the lid and drops into the bowl. Every 20 minutes, quickly lift the lid and take out a tablespoon or two of the rose water. It's time to stop when you have between a pint and a quart of water that smells and tastes strongly like roses. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/rose-water-how-to-make-your-own.html
No. There are petalless flowers. They reproduce by having the wind release their pollen.different classifications of flowers according to the presence or absence of their parts:
- Complete flowers are made up of calyx, corolla, stamens, and a pistil or pistils (the four "regular parts").
- Incomplete flowers lack one or more of the four regular parts of a complete flower as in all of the Fagaceae (oak family), Betulaceae (birch family) and Juglandaceae (walnut family).
- Perfect flowers have both stamens and pistils, but not necessarily sepals or petals.
- Imperfect flowers lack either stamens or pistils, and may or may not have sepals or petals.
- Naked flowers are without petals (apetalous) or sepals (asepalous) as in Zantedeschia spp. (calla lily).
- Apetalous flowers lack petals as in Elaeagnus pungens (silverthorn), Hydrangea spp. and Cornus florida (flowering dogwood).
- Staminate (male) flowers have a stamen or stamens, but no functional pistils.
- Pistillate (female) flowers have a pistil or pistils, but no functional stamens.
How much humidity do roses need to grow well?
The percentage of humidity that roses need to grow well depends upon the species. A general rule nevertheless is 50 to 55 percent. Indoor roses will need a humidifier, plates of room-temperature water or soil never allowed to fall below the consistency of a wrung-out sponge and watering schedules possibly every 10 days, since indoor humidity during the winter may fall to 25 percent.
What is the meaning of pink roses in spirit world?
First we must understand that items of any sort are not sent to earth from the spirit world. To do so would be giving away its sacred secrets which can only be had when one dies and is sent to the spirit world. I would also sugest that if and when a spirit is permitted to come to earth, they bring nothing with them apart from the message they have for whom they are permitted to visit.
How do you propogate rose bushes?
The best way to propagate an aloe vera plant is to divide a mature plant that has multiple offsets, or "babies." Re-potting an aloe vera is a delicate task, so be careful not to break the succulent's leaves.
Separate the offsets from the parent plant and re-pot them in a container with good drainage.
Indoors, keep your aloe vera in a sunny window, and don't over-water. Only fertilize once a year, with a slow-release fertilizer like Osmocote, or a liquid fertilizer mixed at one-quarter the manufacturer's recommended strength for houseplants.
Aloe plants can be grown from seed, but for houseplant purposes it is much easier to divide and re-pot than attempt to grow this plant from seed.
Do roses come in blue or green?
There is only one species of rose that produces green blossoms. Although it's common name is simply "The Green Rose", it's Latin name is Rosa chinensis 'Viridiflora'.
The plant's flowers do not resemble traditional rose blossoms and they produce an unusual, peppery scent. It is this reason that the species is considered to be a very old variety, perhaps one of the very first varieties of roses.
Why did your knockout roses stop blooming?
Howdy from Coach Dave,
Your knockout roses most likely need some fertilizer, pruning, and mulch for the season change.
All plants have a bloom cycle and need to be trimmed if you want blooms to continue.
As a last tip remember, over fertilizing will slow down blooms, so use as directed.
Happy Gardening,
Coach Dave
What color roses would you give a friend?
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Lavender
No, they do not. They eat the shorn juice cuz it tastes like roast beef
Where can you buy a sunflower seed?
You can buy sunflower seeds either with or without shells. They are generally available in prepackaged containers as well as bulk bins. Just as with any other food in the bulk section, make sure that the bins containing the sunflower seeds are covered and that the store has a good product turnover to ensure maximum freshness.
What about a thorn among the roses?
The cactus and the rose aren't alone in having defensive thorns or thorn equivalents in the plant world. Among herbaceous plants are brambles. Among woody shrubs and trees are the Burford holly ['Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'], firethorn [Pyracantha spp], greenbriar[Smilax spp], hardy orange[Poncirus trifoliata], hawthorn [Crataegus spp], and honey locust[Gleditsia triacanthos].
What does a single black rose mean?
- The black rose may symbolize death, and black roses are sometimes used as funeral flowers.
- The black rose is also used by some to indicate bdsm and/or a bdsm relationship.
Note that 'black' roses are in fact very dark red, not black.
A black rose symbolizes a dark and obscure future. most likely resulting in a tragic and unexpected death.
What is the meaning of a white rose?
History and Meaning of White Roses
Primary Significance: Purity, Innocence, Sympathy, Spirituality With its pristine appearance, the white rose has come to symbolize purity, innocence and secrecy. There are myths and legends from several different cultures relating to the origin of the first rose which is initially white in color and is then miraculously transformed. Oftentimes the pure white rose was depicted as being stained by blood, or made to blush from a kiss. The recurrence of this theme does a great deal to establish the white rose as a symbol for purity. Early traditions also used white roses as a symbol for true love, an association which would later become the hallmark of the red rose. However, white roses continue to endure and retain their symbolism of innocence. White roses are now used to express a number of different sentiments. Also known as the bridal rose, the white rose is a traditional wedding flower. In this sense, they are a representation of unity, virtue, and the pureness of a new bond of love. White roses are also a symbol for young love, which further strengthens the association, and makes them ideal for marriages. Bridal bouquets are often comprised of white roses and other white flowers. White roses are also associated with honor and reverence, which makes them a fitting memorial for a departed loved one. Funeral and sympathy arrangements traditionally incorporate white roses as a part of the tribute. As a symbol of remembrance, the white rose represents heavenliness and is an expression of spiritual love and respect. While most of the long-established meanings of white roses are still quite commonly used today, others have become less prevalent. White rosebuds, for example, are a traditional symbol for girlhood and carry an underlying message of one too young for love. While perhaps no longer falling into the realm of common knowledge, this is still very much a part of the language of roses. White roses can mean many things to many different people. They can symbolize new beginnings, or be a sign of farewell. They can convey feelings of love, friendship, respect and hope. Underlying all of these messages is the impression of innocence and purity with which white roses are now synonymous. An arrangement of white roses is not only beautiful; it can carry a complexity that belies its simpler appearance. Whatever the reason white roses are given, it can be assured that they will be deeply appreciated by their recipient.
blue roses do not exist in nature, as roses lack the specific gene that has the ability to produce a "true blue" color
How do you decorate a cake with icing roses?
The easiest thing to do is to get a tip for the icing bag that make a design, so you only have to squeeze the icing out but it comes out looking like a rose. Place the icing flowers scattered around the cake, or in a neat little ro along and edge or base.
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rose died when when she saw people where showing an ad on TV she called them thy came with in helicopter her and her granddaughter went thy fond the Titanic but not the nickles but the did find pic that jack her loved ones pic of her in a safe in the middle of the night she was sleeping she died in her sleep and she saw jack again
How do you get rid of black spot in a concrete pool?
Black algae is very tough, it sends roots into the concrete of concrete pools. before bombing it with strong algaecide destroy as much of it as you can with an steel or copper brush and vacuum the remains to waste the next day when the water has settled down. You are better of not letting the stuff into your filter as it may may reappear if it not entirely dead.
What city is the rose capital of Texas?
Tyler, Texas is known as the "Rose Capital of America". Tyler gained the nickname from its history of rose production, rose cultivation, and the large quantity of roses processed through the area.
Why and when did the Cherokee Rose become part of Georgia?
The ladies of the Federation of Women's Clubs requested that the Georgia General Assembly look at the Cherokee Rose, as they couldn't decide on a state flower. Even though the flower is from China, it took to the soil of Georgia so well that it can be considered an invasive weed. Therefore on August 18, 1916 the flower was adopted by Joint Resolution No. 42.
