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Flowers
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Edible Flowers 
 This leaflet features a chart describing edible flowers and a general introduction to edible flowers with cautions and notes about growing and harvesting the flowers. Chart lists common and scientific names, flavor, color, and other comments. Some of the flowers listed include borage, calendula, chrysanthemum, marigold, nasturtium, and pineapple sage. From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8513.html Topics: Crops Last updated Aug 30, 2007 First Flower
Companion to a 2007 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nova program that "explores the incredible truth that lies behind the ravishing flowers we so love to behold: that humans could not have existed or evolved without them," and travels to China to learn about the "earliest evidence of a flower yet found on Earth." Features slideshow of plants transplanted from China, a "Pick the Pollinator" game, and a teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/flower/ Topics: Crops, Plants Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Floriculture
Reports and links to resources about the U.S. cut flower industry. Topics include growing, marketing, processing, greenhouse production, and case studies. From AgMRC, the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, at Iowa State University. http://www.agmrc.org/commodities__products/specialty_crops/floriculture.cfm Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated May 28, 2009 Getting Started in the Production of Field-grown Cut Flowers
Features an introduction to cut flower production, including production methods, crop harvest and handling, marketing, and niche markets. Provides reading suggestions and related resources. From the Virginia Cooperative Extension. http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-618/426-618.html Topics: Business, Crops Last updated Oct 5, 2009 Hawaii Agricultural Statistics: Hawaii Flowers & Nursery Products
Statistical tables showing data on sales and production of flower and nursery products in Hawaii. Includes statistics on cut flowers (such as protea and gingers), lei flowers, orchids, garden and potted plants, and other nursery products. Most data (produced annually) is from 2002 to 2006. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. http://www.nass.usda.gov/hi/flower/flower.pdf Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Statistics Last updated Jun 14, 2008 The Medieval Garden
This website for a garden at Penn State University describes elements of a medieval garden. Includes illustrated information about the garden sections (kitchen garden, pleasure ground, and contemplation garden), and descriptions of typical medieval flowers, trees, vegetable and field crops, and garden structures. From the Center for Medieval Studies, Penn State University. http://www.psu.edu/dept/medieval/garden/garden.html Topics: Crops, Gardening, History Last updated Jan 16, 2008 Month by Month Planting Calendar
This site presents lists for each month of flowering plants that may be planted in gardens in the United States. The site notes, "each gardening zone is a range of micro-climates, so your newspaper or regional gardening publications (in print and on the Web) are good sources of local gardening information." Also includes access to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. From a site that provides information to homeowners. http://www.demesne.info/Garden-Help/Planting-Calendar/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Plants, Weather Last updated May 12, 2005 Organic Seed Suppliers Search
"This database provides sources for organic seed of both agronomic and horticultural crops. Some national mail-order suppliers of untreated seed are included, with the emphasis on small alternative seed companies offering open-pollinated vegetable, flower, and herb seed." From the USDA-sponsored National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/altseed_search.php? Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Plants Last updated Jan 11, 2006 Say It With Organic Flowers
This article presents arguments for selecting organically grown flowers over conventionally grown bouquets that often contain pesticides and chemicals. Discusses environmental concerns, worker health (including Colombian flower workers' exposure to pesticides), and alternatives and action items. Includes related links. From Real Money, a publication of Co-op America. http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/realmoney/articles/flowers.cfm Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Specialty Cut Flower Production and Marketing
"This publication discusses several marketing channels and lists flowers suitable for various markets. It covers production basics, harvest and postharvest handling, business planning and record keeping." Includes a bibliography and related links. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cutflower.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated May 6, 2006 Would a Rose Not Smell as Sweet?: Problems Stem From the Cut Flower Industry
This 2002 paper addresses environmental health issues associated with pesticides in the cut flower industry. Discusses studies related to diseases associated with pesticide exposure and health and safety conditions in the floriculture trade, regulation and certification efforts, and related topics. From Environmental Health Perspectives, a peer-reviewed publication of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.ehponline.org/members/2002/110-5/focus.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Industries, Labor Last updated Mar 5, 2006 |
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