Home and Garden Q and A    • Posted: Friday, April 5, 2013 12:59
a.m. Star flowers, or Star-of-Bethlehem, bloom this  time of
year.  We’ve had a hint of warm weather upon us last weekend.
But it is important to remember there may be a chance of frost
in the next few weeks, so keep a close eye on the weather.
Whatever the weather may bring, many are forging ahead with
their outdoor projects. Below are questions earlier this week
from those that have been trying to get outdoors.  Question: I
have these really pretty little flowers coming up in my yard.
They are very small and close to the ground and fade away during
the summer. What are these flowers?  Answer: The flowers you’re
describing are star flower or Star-of-Bethlehem
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/bulbs-
perennial/Ornitum.htm . There are other species very similar in
the garlic family that have a similar bloom. These bulbs have
been in full bloom in and around Salisbury.  Question: My wife
and I were noticing a large number of fl