Monthly Archives: March 2012

Stunted and disappearing tulips

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Gabrielle

This weather we’ve been experiencing all over the US this winter and now into spring has been messing with our minds and our gardens! Here are our tulips – How do your look this year? Unfortunately the deer got the … Continue reading →

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Planting for Butterflies

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gabrielle

Who doesn’t like butterflies? They flitter and float around in the air, and their gracefulness mesmerizes us. They have beautiful coloring and markings to tantalize your eyes. They don’t bite (making it the only bug I like). These interesting bugs … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, summer | Tagged butterflies, columbine, coneflower, flowers, garden, gardening, grape hyacinth, liatris, muscari, oriental lily, perennials, phlox, sedum | 2 Comments

Enjoying the tropics without traveling!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Gabrielle

Yes- that is my plan this summer. Doesn’t that sound good to you? Think of the money you can save. Hasn’t that been the rave the last few years? Everyone making their outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens, or backyard oasis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, summer, winter | Tagged calla lily, canna, dahlia, elephant ear, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, garden plan, gardening, tropical, tulipworld | Comments Off

Early spring blooms in 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Gabrielle

Crocus are up! Daffodils are about 3″ tall. Many Tulips and Hyacinths poking through the ground. 🙂 Enjoying the 65-70° temperatures and getting so excited for all my flowers to bloom! After having 5″ of snow just 2 weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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Forcing Flower Bulbs- Part D

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Gabrielle

My first Tulips appeared this past Friday! They look pretty good! We will see if the longer chilled tulips look any better over the next 2 weeks. These Hyacinths smell great, of course. These were placed in the refrigerator for … Continue reading →

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Forcing Flower Bulbs Experiment Part C

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Gabrielle

We haven’t had to endure too much in the way of snow this winter. However we did definitely experience a dumping of snow this weekend! (now it has all melted in 60° temps) Despite this last weekend’s snowfall, I’ve still … Continue reading →

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