As the days draw shorter and the nights cool down, it’s time to get ready for the fall bulb planting ritual. The best time to plant spring bulbs depends on where you live. Ideally, wait until the soil temperature is below 60°F. As a general guide, plant in September through early October if you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 or 5; October to early November in zones 6 or 7; and November to early December in zones 8 and 9. In mild winter regions, you can give the bulbs their required cold treatment by placing them in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 weeks in the fall. Then plant them in late December to early January. Plant a variety of bulbs to extend the flowering season. In addition to daffodils and tulips, include some early-flowering bulbs – such as grape hyacinths, crocuses, snowdrops and scilla – to herald the start of spring. Late-flowering alliums will continue the show...
Monthly Archives: September 2009
It’s in the Bag!
Food storage just got about as easy as it can get. Now there’s no more need for bulky storage containers with mismatched lids. A unique new gadget, the Bag Cap, turns a bag into a reusable container by sealing in the freshness of foods in their original packaging, with the nutrition facts label and other information easily accessible. Perfect for the summer season of picnics and road trips, plus an excellent way to help keep cabinets organized, this new tool is economical and eco-friendly. Try it with a variety of storage needs from small bags of dried fruits, candy and nuts to large bags of popcorn and chips – even pet food! It’s also great for bagged, economical bulk foods like granolas, grains, dried beans and trail mixes. Here’s how it works. Take apart the two pieces of the Bag Cap. Slide the loose end of the bag through the inner ring, and cut the bag open. Fold the...
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