Gardening Tips: Gladiolus

*Marjorie’s Burgundy Gladiolus!

Dividing Gladiolus Bulbs

Gently pull out of the ground and let them dry. See the very bottom bulb with the white roots? This is the “mother”, she has produced three big babies. After the plants dry, separate babies from the mother; sadly, the mother gets thrown out. Store baby bulbs in a paper bag where then can stay dry and be kept above freezing. Replant in the spring. ~Melody Jones, AGC Member

Member, *Marjorie Hoeft, shared gladiolus bulbs with other members at a club meeting.

Photos by: Melody Jones

Chelsea Chop

From Fine Gardening August 2019  

“What is it?

The Chelsea Chop is a method of pruning that limits the size, controls the flowering season, and often decreases the flopping of a number of herbaceous perennials.”

Fine Gardening – Issue 188

Read all about it here….

What’s the Deal with the Chelsea Chop?

Tall Phlox