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"Flowers bouquet is now on the shopping list along with milk, potatoes and soap. A number of supermarkets in Denmark have floral departments about the size of an independent flower shop, and several have hired skilled personnel. Some even takes over the remnant from a flower shop that has closed down. Coop Chain has seen an increase in sales over the past three years at 25 percent. Also Super Best chain is experiencing a growing interest among their stores to create a floral department. And in Dansk Supermarked the sales of cut flowers have increased by three percent per year from 2007 to 2010." (Source: Dansk Handelsblad) The expanding range of flowers and garden plants in the supermarkets has made it possible to purchase e.g. Rhododendrons at cheap prices and of good quality. In the old days, not long ago, it was plant-nurseries who primarily had the offer and to different high prices. At that time Rhododendron was an exclusive growth, reserved for parks and wealthy people ... Today, thanks to supermarkets and of course improved breeding and cultivation by suppliers - Rhododendron has become a common sight. It is seen in pots on terraces. As shielding planting between apartment buildings. And as an ornamental plants in most gardens. As mentioned, several supermarkets have hired professionals to manage, maintain the floral department and most important to guide customers. For example: "How can I make sure, that the roses keep their heads up?" I asked a professional in the Supermarket. "Dip the tip of the stems in boiling water", the former florist advised. Despite basic knowledge of cut and potted flowers, most of us are completely lost when it comes to the overwhelming number of new varieties. The Plant Labels, tied to the potted flower or stuck into the soil, convey some information on what's in the pot. Unfortunately it often ends up with yet another example of "buy and throw away." All it took was Rigmor - to make me a better user of resources. She arrived one early summer day, carrying a large white potted chrysanthemum. "Put it in a clay jar here on the terrace. When winter comes, move it into one of the flower beds." "Can it survive?" "Of course. It's a Chrysanthemum!" she replied with a laugh. And yes, indeed, it did. This autumn, this November, it stands with delicate white flowers. Photo shows, the white beauty of Rigmor's Chrysanthemum. And next to it a purple one. Also purchased in a supermarket and planted last year. Both have survived a frosty February, a droughty summer - and in October-November a few mornings of freezing Fog. The marigold, see photo below the Mums, however suffered frost damage. A sad proof of temperatures of minus degrees. Rigmor's advice has led to several chapters of "Indoor Houseplants in Baltic Garden".
Around the world, researchers are testing methods for effective eradication of Japanese knotweed. Among these, cultivation of native competing plant species, especially in riparian areas. In the Baltic Garden, the native Blackberry has clasped its stems around the Japanese knotweed and limited its ability to spread. The Blackberries even send vigorous stems up in the center of the Japanese knotweed. See Photo from the 10th December.
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