When peeled or cut, onions release a chemical that reacts with tears on the surface of your eyes. The chemical reaction produces sulfuric acid which irritates your eyes. Interview friends, family and neighbors to see what methods they use to keep from crying.
Tulip Poplar - Liriodendron tulipifera. Magnolia Family (Magnoliaceae) The tulip poplar (also called tulip tree) is actually more closely related to magnolia than either a tulip or a poplar. The reference to tulips comes from the shape of the greenish yellow and orange flowers. Tulip poplar is currently the state tree of Kentucky.
How to Plant Tulip Bulbs. Tulips are a gorgeous spring flower that come in a rainbow of colors and a myriad of shapes. Plant them in the fall, before the ground gets cold and hard, and watch them grow and bloom when the weather turns warm in the spring. Keep reading to learn more about planting tulip bulbs.