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Mock Orange-Philidelphus Virginal Won't Bloom!
I have a Philidelphus Virginal mock orange. It gets morning sun and filtered shade in the afternoon. It is in a Western exposure, shaded by trees in the afternoon. I bought it from a local nursery. It's a really healthy plant, and it gets loads of new growth every season, but NO BLOOMS. I know it's not too young, because it was in bloom when I bought it! It's been in the ground for three years. It's about 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. We have sandy soil, which I'm amending regularly with organic matter, trying to get it to a sandy loam.
I'm getting really frustrated, because I bought it for its wonderful fragrance!
Any ideas why it won't bloom? By the way, in a search of the Garden Web, I found another person who had a Philidelphus Virginal planted in a western exposure, and hers never bloomed either. Is it a problem with Virginal, maybe? Virginal and western exposures? Something else?
I'm open to suggestions... :) Thanks!
Non-blooming mockoranges must be right up there with flowerless wisterias. Removal may be the ultimate solution.
Side note: organic matter will not change your soil into a loam. The term 'loam' refers to the proportions of sand, silt and clay in a soil. If you want to give your soil a coarser texture, you will have to incorporate sand - perhaps a great deal of it. Better to just keep it mulched.
There are many other kinds. The selection of smaller-growing ones may be increasing. At this time of the year you can buy in bloom (again!).
Before removing it, try letting in more light, if possible. Perhaps this may help - although you should have gotten at least a few flowers. And: I recently replaced a similarly sterile mockorange that was on an unshaded south-facing wall, next to a paved area. I got so hot planting the replacement specimen I had to take a dip in the customer's pool (at their insistence, of course).
Hey, I've got a non-blooming MO too! I was getting ready to write and here's the post already. Don't know what one mine is, from a plant sale but its 2.5ft and over 2 years old. Saw a teensy one at the farmers market, 1gal, barely above the rim of the pot and BLOOMING! What's the prob? Mine gets plenty of sun, decent soil. I think MO's can just be that way? DO I have to pitch it? I hate pitching anything.... Guess I could get the one at the farmers market this week if its still there.
Both my neighbor and I have Mock Oranges that bloom like its going out of style. Its located on the south side and has moderate midday and afternoon sun. The soil is a mix of heavy clay with some fresh topsoil around the root ball. It was transplanted a year ago close to an old pine tree stump so I would imagine the soil is fairly acidic. The soil is mounded and is mixed with old pine needles so even though its heavy, it drains well.
The scent at times is so strong its overpowering and can be smelled over the entire yard on calm days. Even the neighbor on the other side of me gets whiff when his allergies are down.
Hopefully you can use this info for tips and good luck
Just curious (doing some detective work here). What kind of soil do you have? I see from greggb's post that his is blooming great in clay soil. My neighbor has a mock orange that has only bloomed once in 5 years. Of course, we both have sandy soil. Maybe Mock Oranges don't like sandy soil? Or they need a richer concentration of nutrients than sandy soil will hold?
Dave Lisa - my soil is decent - a bit clay-ey, but not overly, just holds moisture pretty well without turning to a brick. Definitely not sandy soil there. West exposure so plenty of good sun. Everything else in that bed is thriving and the MO looks quite healthy, just no blooms. I've talked to others with this problem too, seems there's some secret we don't know.
Like I said, right up there with flowerless wisterias. Mockoranges are still blooming, take a walk or drive around town and you will probably see others with a dribble or even none at all, some that are loaded and many that are in-between. No pattern may be apparent. I haven't ever heard any good theories.
Well there's one common thread that I've seen among the three people on Gardenweb who have this problem. All of our mock oranges were planted in Western exposures. It's not exactly a large sample, but hey, it's a start. Perhaps it's as simple as they don't like western exposures? I know, I know, I'm grasping at straws, but I want to know why!
Don't yank it out yet! My mock orange didn't bloom for 4 years (also in sandy soil with limited sunlight- morning & a fit of filtered pm light) until it was slightly bigger than yours. It has bloomed for the past 2 years with more blooms last year than during the first year of blooms. This year it is about to bloom, which is consistent with previous years- about a week or two behind it's m. o. friends. I guess some are just late bloomers! Yes, Ron, something about "waiting for the right time," as it's name reflects.
Note that Dave said it was in bloom when he bought it. Likewise, it's usual to see 'Virginal' with flowers in 5 gallon pots at nurseries - otherwise they'd never get rid of it. (Shoppers can be pretty consistent about passing over flowerless flowering shrubs).
I found that m.o. bloom on last years new growth. I would try pruning the old growth to a new bud to make new growth for next years flowers. Do it now to get the most out of the new branches.
I learned this when a cottonwood tree fell thru my row of m.o. I had to cut them almost to the ground. The next year I had more flowers than ever. Good Luck
My MO is at least 10 years old, and only this year produced 6 blooms on a very large bush. I have tried pruning it, amending the soil, etc, to no avail. It is in a sunny location. This weekend I mentioned my problem at the Joy Creek Nursery, and was told, that more than likely my MO was started from cuttings that did not flower. I guess the lesson here is that it pays to buy it in bloom, and not as the bare root specimen I remember buying.
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Thomas, 'Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos' describes it as "Very strong-growing, with arching, graceful growth. Flowers opening flat, large and rounded, with faint mauve stain. Extra fragrant." I've got one mixed in with some roses, I should go out and see how it is doing.
Greetings! If I am picking up on a thread that is too old to revive, please let me know. I did a search for mock orange and this came up. Bought a house with 20 foot tall mock orange, in a row about 50 ft. long. They only leaf out on the top 10 ft, and last year when we moved in, I found only 2 blooms.
Sooo.... I figure my choices are pretty limited in regards to reviving them. Are they hardy enough to lop off to the ground and just hope they regrow? If that is the answer then what time of year? Our growing season is so short so I figured early in spring as soon as they leaf out?
I would like to know how all of you guys have done with your mock oranges- hope to hear good news- and good info!
Thanks for your input-peace
I only moved into this house last summer but these are well established, many years old. The neighbors remember them flowering at one time (good sign eh?)
Well my patience ran out and I googled MO's, got this web site from NDSU, which happens to be where my husband got his undergraduate degree, and it turned out to be a great informational page.
Long story short... I lopped 'em all off to the ground and am hoping they regrow- wanna place bets?
Here is a link that might be useful: Mock Orange questions answered
Before digging it out, you might try just root pruning it. SOme plants, like wisteria, which was mentioned earlier, respond to stress by putting out blooms. I was once advised to stress my non-blooming wisteria by root pruning it, but NOT digging it out. The next year it was loaded with blooms and rampant new growth... I had to put on my lion-tamer outfit and keep whacking away at it to keep it from pullng down a mature fir tree nearby (back, back, you crazy wisteria!) Maybe coincidental, maybe not. Seemed an easy enough thing to try... for what it's worth...
Cutting roots might promote flower bud set, but would not encourage vegetative growth. That's why roots of bonsai are pruned annually, it dwarfs the top. Likewise, top pruning at planting time slows establishment by reducing root growth. Plants are organisms with integrated parts, just like us.
Maybe you have not been pruning it, but if you have, it's possible that the wood was removed that would have bloomed.
Mock orange is similar to lilac and forsythia, in that they bloom on the previous year's new growth. So late pruninn in fall winter of top portions can eradicate spring flowers.
Visit my site below, pick my PRUNING menu selection about our services, and scroll way down the page: there's a table for different plants and when to prune.
Here is a link that might be useful: M. D. Vaden Home > then click PRUNING in menu > scroll for pruning table
I just lopped off all the branches of each bush (7 total) as close to the ground as possible. It is called rejuvination pruning, according to the ndsu extension service.
It should be done just before the bush leafs out in spring. All of the energy now goes into new shoots. I will get blooms next year on what grows this year.
I did this on Sunday, gave the bushes (or rather the roots)a deep watering, and today there are 2-4 new shoots on each bush!
I have heard about root pruning, however, as I mentioned when I picked up the original thread, these MO's were very poorly pruned for many years before they became mine. I will try to take pictures of the new growth today and document the 'rebirth' of our MO's!
BTW, I have never even smelled the flower of a mock orange-the ONE flower that bloomed on the row of bushes last year was 12 or 13' off the ground- I hear it is worth the wait!
My method, usually, is to prune back the largest 1/2 of the shooots.
When all the limbs or stems are pruned back, not all the energy goes to new shoots. It's a bit like tree pruning. About 1/3 of the energy will be dedicated to fighting and isolating decay in the stems. Because wood decay organisms are going to get started in the exposed cuts.
Simultaneous root pruning can demand another reserve of energy resources too.
So when it's available, renovation should be tackled in stages.
I'm sure your shrub will respond fine. I haven't had a mock orange shrub in years. We have room for one now.
I have been going thru so many threads and googling for info on MO that I don't remember where I heard this but given how many people have never had their MO bloom, I think it is a good idea. If you are going to buy one, buy it when it is in bloom- and haven proven it can bloom less problems down the road!
I doubt pruning will help. And with a new plant you will just delay its development by removing part of its top. Flowering comes from side shoots off of mature canes.
'Virginal' is common and distinctive, easily identified. Take a look around and I am sure you will see this one here is loaded, that one has some...same as with others it just seems to flower variably. One largish old unpruned one on the south side of 164th, near Lynnwood, WA (east of Emery's Garden nursery and across the street) has been showy this year, although not smothered there is a nice even distribution of large fragrant flowers. It hangs out over the sidewalk, as though beckoning a cab.
Hi, I'm new to this forum =) I'm interested in buying this plant - but don't know where to start! Can anyone point me in the right direction? there are a few websites that offer seeds, but i'm afraid that it won't live to bloom. There's also this website, Aloha Tropicals, that offer potted plants. has anyone purchased plants from this website? Please help.
Hi, I was looking for an answer to my non-blooming MO and came across this thread. I bought a MO early spring and planted in clay soil and it blooms profusely but when I went back to the nursery for another one I found another type of MO which is tall and slim. I put the new one in the front where soil is much better. For 3 years not a single bloom. If grafting works well with MO, probably I would try to graft a cutting from the first one to the non blooming bush.
Hi, I have a question regarding identifying new growth versus weeds around the base of my large (12') mock orange (don't know variety - white fragrant flower). Coming up all round is a simple cane, smoother but similar to the cane of the mature plant, but shoots straight up with with larger and brighter green. simple opposite leaves coming right off the cane. The mature shrub has dark green 2 inch leaves, that are (I don't know how to describe, let's see...) variegated/multiple off smaller stems off stems, off branches. Does anyone know if the new growth looks remarkably different (yet similar) from the mature or are these weeds?
Hello folks, I'm something of a connnoisseur of the Mock Oranges, n don't get on the site that often....anyhow, here's some things I've learned over the years from experience.....
1st off, many of the species available thru 'reputable' nurseries are not of pure strain (i.e. their integrity is 'shaded' or 'uncertain'). I have several forms, of which three I know are 'true blue' to their labeling. P. coronarius (and be careful with this one as well, see it in FULL flower to be sure, the flowers are white inside n out, n very fragrant if authentic, n old wood is chestnut brown outside) P. lemoinei X 'innocence' usually has some variagated leaves, is slower growing but flowers well n is perhaps one of the most fragrant mock orange scrubs I have....rivaling one of it's parents, P. coronarius for fragrance! Finally, there is P.lemoinei 'belle etoile' (Fr. Beautiful star) and this is a dependable bloomer has vigorous growth n has a purple splotch at the base of ea. flower, and is quite fragrant as well. I also have a form of P. lewisii from the N.W. U.S. that's in flower now, n is enchantingly fragrant. Hold it's flowers in panicles of a dozen or more at the end of ea. stem producing the flowers. This scrub was sold to me as cv. 'Goose Creek' but the description given now is of double flowers which the one I was sold was not! There are so many issues involved when dealing with retail growers that really have little or no knowledge of what their really obtaining and/or selling when it comes to this particular breed of scrubs!!
Finally, I'd be dubibous, based on my own personal experience alone, from buying Mock orange scrubs from any retailer/wholesaler you don't have experience or knowledge of, 1st hand.
Btw, I'd had the same problem with P.lemoinei 'virginal' from Wayside, and I wouldn't recommend buying ANY Mock orange 'Minnesota snowflake' scrubs, unless you see them in FULL flower.....I canned at least 6 scrubs I had bought yrs. ago, that failed to flower over many many years.... Brief, shop with much prudence!!
I just pruned my flowerless mock orange which is growing at an unbelievable rate. I bought it in 2008 from Wayside. It's planted right next to my flowerless wisteria arbor which is now 12 years old. Don't remember where I bought it - online somewhere. Spring Hill? Nature Hills? It was when I was just starting the garden. The flowerless wisteria arbor is just 5 yards from the flowerless wisteria tree which I bought the year before. All are very healthy, and quite free of flowers.
I too have been cursed with a flowerless mock orange, minnesota snowflake. Western exposure, although somewhat filtered in the afternoon, yielded sporadic limited flowering. Over a five year period, pruning - no pruning, fertilizer- no fertilizer, mulch - no mulch, light increased through light pruning of adjacent shading tree - NO SIGNIFICANT BLOOMING. I finally dug it out. I think that sabatiaman's comments are interesting. I certainly don't think that I saw the original plant in bloom. I did wonder if I was getting a cold enough winter period to set bloom. I don't even know if a cold period is necessary. I haven't seen anyone mention it.
Difficulty in obtaining 'hard to find' cv's of Philadelphus aka. Mockorange scrubs ( many of which are in European Bot. Gardens,nurseries, etc.) is because they cannot be shipped to the USA because it's said they carry an 'Elm virus' (not dutch elm, btw) proof to this reality is the fact that there are but a limited number of cv's available in the U.S. unless new 'strain' cultivars have been newly created from stock already here, and if you have the parent plants of these previously unobtainable varieties, you can always try 'breeding' your own (e.g. P.coronarius and P. microphyllus, both available in the U.S. and are the parents of many of the named P. X lemoinei cv's made long ago!). It's worth the endeavor if you desire these plants the way I do....and again, remember what I said previously above, be careful when buying ANY named cv's of Philadelphus, unless you know them (the sellers, retailers) to be reputable...Good Luck n Enjoy your scrubs!
Update on my own mockorange: I bought Philadelphus 'Virginal' ("the true strain!") from Wayside Gardens about 5 years ago. It never bloomed. I threw out plenty of branches and leaves, but never a flower. This season (2012), I pruned it, I fed it (twice), and watched it like a hawk. Nothin'. So about a month ago I took out the loppers and the shovel and now it's on the mulch pile. Maybe someday I'll try another mock orange, but I just lost patience with this one.
when mine would not bloom I gave it pansy fertilizer which is 15-52-15 and it started to make buds and bloomed about a month later than what it should have but I did get the blooms, and loom soil is actually adding pete moss and compost to make it more nutritious


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We have done a total transformation of our kitchen and it looks great!
I cannot, however, figure out what to put on this wall. I love the bench and have been thinking about a shelf or perhaps a collection of items. The space measures almost six feet from the window to the door. I don't need a clock as there is a large one on the other side of the door. What are your thoughts? Thanks!!
It would help to see what's going on in the rest of the room. I'm not really sure I like the bench there. Bar stools at the bar would be nice being that there is an overhang. Is that an exterior door beside the bench? If it is and you need a spot for guests (or yourself) to put purses and jackets, a small hall tree would be better than the bench. The other suggestion of a large art piece and small table and chairs would be nice as well if you don't already have a set.
It strikes me as a natural spot for a table and chairs, too. Or, two overstuffed chairs with a small table between, like a coffee nook. I'm not loving the bench there, but if you do, perhaps it just needs something else to tie it in. How about a potted ficus tree to the right of the window to make use of that lovely light? And then some storage baskets under the bench or a coffee or side table with it...I think it needs to look like it has a purpose there. On the wall I agree with yayagal that a large piece of art would work, or possibly also a smaller picture or two grouped with a shelf or two. Maybe even one long shelf with a large picture or mirror and some smaller items on it (or is that getting too mantle-like?). Do you have a collection in mind you wanted to display on a shelf?
If you put bar stools at the counter you will want space behind them so people can easily slide in and out. I would probably replace the bench with something like a mirror with shelf & coat hooks under it for keys and jackets. I'm focusing more on the idea of "stuff you need near the door" as opposed to "kitchen or sitting area" stuff.
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First -- add some kitchen barstools -- perhaps those saddleseat backless ones that could slide under the counter?
Yes -- an excellent thought above -- "stuff you need by the door" -- perhaps a row of black-iron coat hooks? Maybe add a shelf (check for height to allow anyone to sit on the bench and not hit their head!) with a basket for keys etc.?
Or how about a vertical row of family black-and-white photos? Or maybe fun ones of sights around your town -- or a favorite vacation spot?
Do you have a mail station? If not, I would put i there....a small desk area to catch the mail, the keys, maybe a charging station...
Or maybe an antique water bench that can be combined as display and storage and mail catch....
You guys are great! I was just out looking for a large mirror to place there. The kitchen is on the front of the house and the door is the "front door." Although there is a side door that gets used 98% of the time. To the right of the door is the dining room. I am waiting on these stools from Overstock.
This is the other side of the room
I think something like this, in an antiqued white finish or black, would be great there. It would have height to balance all the cabinetry, give you useful seating and storage by the door, and break up all the wood in the space with some color. You could even hang a framed mirror on the back wall of this.
Along the lines of the "hall tree" since you like that bench you could look for a wall-mounted partial hall tree or "hat rack" that could go with it as an entryway with cubbies for purses and hooks for keys etc.
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phallky03, you are welcome! We just moved in to a new home and I had a similar predicament - what do use near the front door. We wanted a bench to sit while putting on shoes, and a tidy area to keep keys and odds and ends. The hall closet is nearby but didn't have a good spot for small items (my husband likes to keep his cell phone and wallet near the door) and shoes. So we went with a hall tree with built in bench and shoe storage, but I liked the other items I linked above as well so I thought I'd pass them along!


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(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
It Really is the BEST Beard and Mustache!
By Breezy
from Milwaukee, WI
This is a wonderful trimmer. I have used almost every other trimmer and the blades on them always become dull within a month or two. Sometimes the competitors blades are dull right out of the packaging. This trimmer is extremely sharp. Its stainless steel construction and it's modern mounting stand makes it an attractive addition on my bathroom counter. I just love how quiet it is and how long it holds a charge. This is a "Must Buy" for anyone looking for a quality beard and mustache trimmer.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
By Eric
from Western New York
Everything is great; however, I am having an issue charging the razor. The charging light flickers when I move the wire and I cannot keep a constant charge indication. Despite the charging issue, after week one and four uses, the razor is still running strong. I will purchase a second one and return this one if it doesn't survive this week. I'm hopeful that this is just a rare issue.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: While this product has received positive feedback from other customers, it clearly did not measure up to your expectations, and for this we sincerely apologize. Please remember that we back our merchandise with a lifetime guarantee. Should you ever find that an item doesn't perform to your satisfaction, our customer service team is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-321-1484 to assist you with returning it.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
The Best
By OvertheHill
from Johnson City, TN
The best -- even though pricy
The very best!
By Roger G
from Sacramento Ca
I don't normally take the time to review products I buy, but I am so very pleased with this trimmer that I am making this exception.It is by far the best beard trimmer I have ever used. It givesme the neat look that I like to have.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Simply The Best
By Karen
from Florence, AL
I bought this for my husband.. he wanted to grow a "fu-manchu" type mustache that flows into a short jawline beard. This requires a bit of upkeep to look good; and it does! He was frustrated with using regular razors or his electric razor; but this trimmer has made all the difference! He is so happy with it and his facial hair makes him look even more handsome.
Nice Job
By Mr Trim Beard
from Cleveland OH
I use it with combs to trim my beard and without them to clean up my neck and ears. It is efficient, quiet and precise. I also like the cordlessness because I have relatively little counter space in my bathrooms and I can leave this trimmer in another room to charge but can leave it in the bathroom cabinet for weeks at a time because the charge lasts for a long time.
very good
By user
from seattle
good for trimming
Very good beard trimmer
By The Few & the Proud
from Dallas, TX
I like knowing that it is always charged and ready for use. Also, operation is quiet and smooth. It leaves a low profile on your bathroom counter as it comes with a stand for easy access.
very good trimmer
By Mac
from North Carolina
Very good trimmer, compact, but feels very solid, trims very smoothly.
The absolute FINEST for facial hair....
By Old Toad
from Boggy Bayou (Niceville), Florida
First of all I'm bald on the top of my head, and never was very vain about hair, so cut my own about twice a week. I've owned three different beard/mustache trimmers over the last 15 years. I dropped the last one on the bathroom tile floor, and it died. So being a dedicated HM catalog fan, I recalled seeing this one, so "bit the bullet," and ordered it. Results: it cuts better and closer, and now I cut only ONCE a week. I think it will out-live me, and is clearly the "Mercedes Benz" of all hair trimmers. Thanks!
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Infectious Disease Outbreak Threatens Flood-Hit Varna's Asparuhovo
Bulgaria's port city of Varna Apauhovo district is at risk of an outbreak of hepatitis, dysentery and salmonellosis after last week's devastating floods.
So far there is only one person infected with salmonellosis, according to the Regional Health Inspectorate (RHI), Bulgaria's 24 chasa reports.
According to Dr. Svetla Staneva, RHI Varna head, the incubation period of hepatitis A is 20 to 40 days, so it is still too early to foresee the spread of the disease.
The latest tests on 21-22 June showed that water in Asparouhovo and the nearby Galata district is drinkable.
The seawater on the beach in Asparuhovo is yet to be tested. After the two tidal waves that hit the district, there are still huge muddy patches floating in the water, Vesti.bg informs.
On Wednesday, the kindergartens and the schools in Asparuhovo were open after being disinfected.
The Asparuhovo district is recovering after the extreme floods which hit the area last week, claiming 12 lives and causing serious damages.
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As we just passed the vernal equinox and the first day of spring, the Canadian Avalanche Association has released a special alert for backcountry users in the B.C. Interior. Though springtime is usually an excellent time for heading into the mountains due to longer periods of high pressure and sunshine, rising temperatures due to stronger, more powerful solar conditions can weaken layers buried deep within the snowpack. In fact, more avalanche fatalities occur in March than in any other month.
Remember that there is no such thing as sidecountry or slackcountry beyond the area boundaries of a ski resort — it's uncontrolled terrain and as North Shore Rescue can attest — it's following tracks down a gully can lead to big trouble. Tour with a partner, carry a probe, shovel, wear an avalanche beacon, check the conditions with the local ski patrol or through the www.avalanche.ca forecast, and be safe out there. Warmer spring snow will congeal around even a partially buried skier like cement.
The biggest sale of the year, on now! Find almost $4 million worth of items such as cars, trips, furniture, gift cards and more at discounts of up to 50% off. Don't miss out as savvy shoppers will move fast to take advantage of these deep discounts. Sale ends Wednesday, April 1, at 9 p.m. Like it? Buy it before its gone. Brought to you by The Vancouver Sun and The Province.


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As a crocheter, I've always wanted to knit because I love ribbed and welted textures. I'm learning, but it'll be awhile before I'm confident enough to knit a sweater … so in the meantime, I'll share some recent crochet projects from Lion Brand's Patternfinder that I initially mistook for knit — perfect projects for a crocheter like myself!
There are a two common techniques you can use to create a knit effect in crochet. You can work horizontally, like in the Tiered Tunic, to give the fabric-like appearance you often see in knitting. Or, another technique is to use front and back post stitches to create the ribbed look you see in the Split Collar Capelet.
Below is a collections of my favorite patterns to get you started:
|Tiered Tunic
in Homespun®
|Breezy Scarf in Hometown USA®
|Earthy Crocheted Hat
in Vanna's Choice® and Vanna's Palettes
|Split Collar Capelet
in Homespun®
|My First Circle #Scarfie in Wool-Ease® Thick &
|Ripple Bolero
in Heartland
|Simple Shrug
in Unique
|Pom Beret
in Landscapes®
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Over the past few months, we've shared #scarfie projects from many of our favorite bloggers who all used Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® to design beautiful cowls, most of which require only one or two balls.
I put together a collection of their wonderful #scarfie projects in case you missed any. They're all simple crochet patterns that even a beginner crocheter will be able to understand and work through. So take a gander and see which one fits your style!
P.S: We encourage you to share photos of your handmade scarf or cowl projects by tagging @LionBrandYarn and using the hashtag, #scarfie. You'll have the chance to be featured in our #scarfie gallery on Facebook!
|Repeat Crafter Me
Crochet Hooded Cowl in Fig and Fisherman
|Maybe Matilda
Chunky Scalloped Cowl in Grass
All About Ami
Twist Cowl in Sandstone
|Petals to Picots
Quick & Comfy Crochet Scarf in Oatmeal
|Moogly Blog
Stormy Weather Cowl in Fig and Charcoal
Crafty Gemini
Uptown Circle Scarfie in Eggplant
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When it comes to sports and knitting to show team spirit, I immediately think of Hometown USA®. The bright, bold primary color palette is right for any sports fan. Whether cheering for your NFL favorite or your local Pop Warner team – this easy care, machine washable yarn is perfect for team-supporting projects.
Our Winning Team Cowls are here, just in time for the BIG GAME on February 1st!
Arm-knit a scarf to support the Seattle Seahawks!
|Dallas Grey
|Green Bay
|San Diego Navy
Arm-knit a scarf to support the New England Patriots!
|New York White
|San Diego Navy
|Dallas Grey
|Tampa Spice
Which team are you knitting for?
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This story is from our newsletter called Pattern Journal which brings a warm-hearted, wholesome story to your inbox to read every month. If you enjoy it and would like to subscribe, click here.
Helen didn't mind her nighttime schedule at Children's Hospital, but after hours of sick kids and distraught parents, decompressing was hard. That's where knitting came in.
Mom, herself a pediatrician, had suggested it. "Knitting clears your brain," she said. "You see results."
During the time she'd been at Children's, Helen had knitted constantly, not for herself, but for the kids. She made what was needed — chemo caps, security blankets, stuffed animals. Now she was knitting a throw with a cheery design of trucks and cars.
It was almost done, just a few rows left. Helen loved that the "Traffic Throw" was knitted with Vanna's Choice®. For every skein purchased, St. Jude's Research Hospital, dedicated to curing childhood diseases, received a donation. Knowing that made Helen feel she was doubling the benefit of her knitted gifts. She loved everything else about the yarn, too–its softness and clear, bright colors. On break, she'd sit in the lounge and knit away. When others asked, Helen answered, "Oh…it's for someone I haven't met yet."
Then one of the surgeons told her about Charlie. "Helen," he said. "Check out room 102." He pointed down the hall, where the post-op kids were monitored." Charlie pulled away from his mom in a mall parking lot, into the path of a car backing out. Every parent's nightmare, right?"
Charlie was four; he'd sustained contusions, a concussion and a broken arm. He looked incredibly small, his head bound with gauze, a rigid cast on his arm. On his bed were a teddy and small toy trucks. His exhausted dad sat in an adjacent armchair.
"I'm Dr. Chen," said Helen, on entering. "How ya feeling, Charlie?"
Charlie looked away.
Dad said, "I think Charlie's feeling as bad about disobeying his mom as he is about getting hurt. Aren't you, son?"
Charlie said nothing.
Helen said, "Everybody makes mistakes." She went to Charlie's bedside. "I guess you like trucks, right?"
Charlie nodded. "I have more at home," he whispered.
"I think there might be some around here," Helen said. "I'll look for them, okay?"
Charlie nodded again, then closed his eyes.
When he woke up, he was covered with something warm and soft. As Charlie and his dad counted the cars, trucks, and traffic lights, their hands found a note:
Dear Charlie,
Get well soon.
Your friend,
Dr. Chen
Save 20% off Vanna's Choice® until the end of January!
All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
A story by Selma Moss-Ward.
Selma Moss-Ward writes and knits in Rhode Island. You can find her work on our blog, as well as Lion Brand's monthly newsletter, Pattern Journal, which you can subscribe to here.
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We haven't had much snow here in NYC, but plenty of folks throughout the country and in Canada have already woken up to blankets of it. If you're lucky enough to simply enjoy a snow day, why not bundle up, grab your sled, board, or skis, and have fun in snow!
January is peak ski season, so it's a safe bet that many of you are hitting the slopes or out tobogganing. As knitters and crocheters, I'm sure you've donned some form of handmade knitwear while enjoying winter activities. Hats are great accessories for snow activities because they keep you warm, and can help friends and family spot you in a crowd or at the bottom of a hill.
To celebrate winter and having fun in the white, vibrant snow, I've rounded up six hat patterns that'll help you stand out from the masses.
Bright and Cheery: You'll be easy to spot in these vibrant colors!
|Knit Basic Hat
in Unique (Cornucopia)
Ribbed Slouchy Hat
(and Cowl)
in Hometown USA (Albuquerque Orange, Memphis Blues)
|Crochet Over the Rainbow Hat
in Unique (Circus)
Stylish & Sophisticated: Neutral Colors with Fun Details
|Animal Lover Hat
in Vanna's Glamour (Onyx, Gold)
Toboggan Hat
in Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (Fisherman – Love this style, but I suggest a different color)
|Glitter Blizzard Hat
in Gold Leaf (Black/Gold)
What type of handmade items do you like to wear (or make for others) for enjoying snow activities? Share with us in the comments!
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The Seattle Seahawks will defend their championship title against the New England Patriots at the Big Game this year – arm knit a scarf to show your support … or if you're a New England fan, how about a scarf in the Patriots' team colors?
Whether you're a big football fan or know a fan who's planning to watch the game, it's a great excuse to knit or crochet! I've selected some patterns below that are perfect for showing your team spirit on February 1st:
|Crochet Football Booties
|Go Seahawks Arm Knit Scarf
|Crochet Big Game Cup Cozies
|Knit Compact Car Blanket
|Crochet School Colors Hat and Scarf Set
|Knit Patriot Scarf
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When I saw these new Valentine's Day patterns, I immediately thought of Galentine's Day! For those of you not in the know, it's the "holiday" that falls on February 13, the day before Valentine's Day. It was created by the sitcom Parks and Recreations to celebrate the amazing women in your life, whether they're single or not!
Galentine's or Valentine's, these new patterns are perfect for whatever date you choose to celebrate — the Cabled Heart Boot Cuffs for the friend who loves tall boots; the Heartfelt Cozy for the friend who likes to accessorize their phone; the Warm Heart Cup Cozy for the friends who meet up for coffee regularly; and the Valentine's Day Gift Bag for someone who loves sweets.
Below is a collection of our newest Valentine's Day patterns – enjoy!
|Crochet Valentine's Day Gift Bag
in Modern Baby®
|Crochet Warm Heart Cup Cozy
in Kitchen Cotton®
|Knit Cabled Heart Boot Cuff
in Vanna's Choice®
( 20% off until the end of January)
|Heart Key Chain
in Kitchen Cotton®
|Crochet Hearts Aligned Necklace
in Vanna's Glamour®
(20% off until the end of January)
|Crochet Heartfelt Phone Cozy
in Modern Baby®
|Crochet Valentine Scarf
in Vanna's Glamour®
(20% off until the end of January)
|Crochet Baby Love Booties
in Vanna's Choice®
(20% off until the end of January)
Search under "Valentine's Day" on our Patternfinder for more great Galentine's or Valentine's Day related ideas. What will you be making?
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Meet Zaps, a colorful, super bulky weight yarn brand new to the Lion Brand family!
Zaps combines a two-ply strand of a solid color with a strand of contrasting, color changing yarn to produce a lightweight fabric with surprising pops of color. It's perfect for fast-finish projects and, like so many of your favorite Lion Brand yarns, it's machine washable!
Zaps comes in eight vibrant colors including Sonic Purple, Busy Burgundy, Quickfire, Espresso, Jet Setter, Supersonic, Lightning, and Atomic Blue!
Here's a selection of new projects you'll want to knit or crochet with Zaps!
|Crochet Cosmic Dorm Throw
|Knit Latte Rib Scarf
|Crochet Urban Tweed Vest
|Knit Cabled Rectangles Poncho
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In December, cozy tops were in! Last-minute gift projects like the Fresh Bloom Circle #Scarfie and Holiday Mouse Slippers were also favored but sweaters and cardigans were most popular among knitters and crocheters! The winter chill has us all in the mood for over-sized tops such as December's most popular pattern, the Open Knit Cardigan.
It looks like 2015 will be about big, bold knit and crochet garments such as the Chelsea Morning Cowl and Popover Top. With comfy cardigans come the biggest yarns – stay extra warm wrapped up in Homespun® Thick & Quick®, Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®, and Hometown USA®.
|Crochet Fresh Bloom Circle #Scarfie
|Knit Tree of Life Afghan
|Crochet Simple Crochet Shrug
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Vanna's signature yarns collection is one of Lion Brand's most popular yarn lines. Choose from Vanna's Choice®, Vanna's Choice® Baby, Vanna's Glamour®, Vanna's Palettes, Vanna's Sequins, and Vanna's Tapestry.
One of the great things about this yarn collection is that a portion of your purchase goes towards St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since 2007 Lion Brand has donated over 1.5 million dollars! And for the month of January you can get all of Vanna's yarns for 20% off their regular price – both online and at our three retail locations. Support a good cause!
For your inspiration, we put together a lookbook collection of our most popular Vanna's yarns patterns:
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Morgan Keegan accused of defrauding Mississippians of $30M
Published: April 8,2010
Tags: defrauded, Mississippi's Secretary of State, Morgan Asset Management, Morgan Keegan & Company, subprime mortgage
The Mississippi Secretary of State's office estimates that Morgan Keegan has defrauded Mississippians of $30 million through selling risky, sub-prime mortgage-backed securities. The state, along with Alabama, Kentucky and South Carolina, has filed administrative charges against Morgan Keegan & Company and Morgan Asset Management.
Due to unethical practices, Morgan Keegan lost approximately $2 billion in mutual funds between March 31, 2007, and March 31, 2008, affecting an estimated 13,000 customers, officials have said.
Mississippi's Secretary of State announced at a press conference April 7 that the office is seeking to stop the company from doing business in the state and an to impose an administrative penalty.
The federal Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which is overseen by the SEC, are also pursuing Morgan Keegan. Representatives from the agencies attended the conference held at the state Capital in Jackson.
The agencies want Morgan Keegan to disgorge ill-gotten profits and provide full restitution to investors.
No criminal charges have been filed. In Mississippi criminal charges would have to come from the Attorney General. Memphis-based Morgan Keegan is allowed to operate until the agencies issue their final orders. The firm is owned by Regions Financial Corporation, which has not been charged with wrong doing.
In Mississippi Morgan Keegan may request a hearing, which would be moderated by an independent evaluator, who would then report back to the Secretary of State's office. After the office issues a final order, any appeals could be made to the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County.
The Secretary of State alleges that the company made misrepresentations in marketing materials, misinformed and withheld information from its sales force, and provided preferential treatment to some customers, among other allegations.
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said the firm targeted retirees or CD holders. In its investigation, the office conducted on-site branch exams in seven states and has reviewed more than 100,000 e-mails, Hosemann said. The majority of Morgan Keegan employees were ignorant of the company's unethical practices, he said.
Approximately 1,200 Mississippians invested in Morgan Keegan's Select Intermediate Bond Fund, and approximately 500 invested in the Select High Income Fund. There may be some overlap in the two categories, the Secretary of State's office said.
The SEC's Division of Enforcement alleges that the company failed to use reasonable procedures to price the securities in five funds managed by Morgan Asset and consequently did not calculate accurate "net asset values" (NAVs) for the funds, the agency said in a statement. Morgan Keegan recklessly published the inaccurate daily NAVs and sold shares to investors based on inflated prices, the SEC said.
"This scheme had two architects – a portfolio manager responsible for lies to investors about the true value of the assets in his funds, and a head of fund accounting who turned a blind eye to the fund's bogus valuation process," said Robert Khuzami, director of the SEC enforcement division, in a statement.
Morgan Asset's portfolio manager named in the case is James C. Kelsoe Jr. of Memphis.
This is a "text book example" of how different regulators should coordinate efforts to protect investors, said Bill Hicks, SEC associate director for the Atlanta Regional Office, at the Jackson meeting.
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The mission of AlaBike is to promote cycling access, education and safety and to advocate for safer road environments for all users.
Alabama Statewide Bike Summit March 26-27, 2015 in Montgomery!
Still time to pre-register and save $25! -More info here
The Montgomery Bike Club and AlaBike are hosting the Alabama Statewide Bike Summit , March 26-27 in Montgomery. Speakers from all over Alabama, Georgia and even Oregon, as well as planners from Montgomery and AL DOT will be participating. The Summit theme is "Bicycle Tourism: Wallets on Wheels"
Arrive Thursday evening, 5 pm, for a bike ride with our featured guests and "Tourism Specialists" from Oregon, Russ & Laura of "The Path Less Pedaled" internet fame, a registration reception at Baumhower's in downtown Montgomery. Lots to learn all day Friday at the Summit followed by the New Belgium sponsored Happy Hour and Saris Bike Rack give-away for Summit attendees, right after the Summit. More info here.
Coming to the Alabama Statewide Bicycle Summit March 27: Russ and Laura from "The Path Less Pedaled"
"Russ and Laura are passionate advocates for the power of cycling to transform communities and destinations. I've never met a duo who lived their values so completely through their work. But beyond advocacy, they are wonderful storytellers … I highly recommend them."
– Holly Macfee, Vice President, Global Brand Strategy, Travel Oregon
For more info please contact Summit Director: Jeff Feet: jeff.feet at gmail.com
We won't let up. In 2015, AlaBike will make sure that the bill passes in both houses. Now is the time to contact your AL House and Senate Reps and express your support for the bill. Find FAQ about the 3-foot bill.
Find you Rep here, on the left hand side of the page, enter your zip code+4! Send an email urging him/her to please support SB4 in the Senate or HB128 in the House.
The Alabama Backroads Century Series
The Alabama Backroads Series is back for 2015 and bigger than ever! Now at 13 centuries strong, pick your rides and plan your season now! Can you do them all? Get info here!
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Complete streets can be achieved through a variety of policies: ordinances and resolutions; rewrites of design manuals; inclusion in comprehensive plans; internal policies developed by transportation agencies; executive orders from elected officials, such as Mayors or Governors; and policies developed by stakeholders from the community and agency staff that are formally adopted by an elected board of officials. We group our evaluation of policies by type, to allow apples-to-apples comparisons.
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