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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Cheating with Fall Flower bulbs!
As most of you probably already know, most fall planted bulbs require 10-17 weeks of chilling (temperatures consistently below 55 degrees F) in order to grow and bloom correctly in the spring. In the USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, they will … Continue reading
Posted in celebration, Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Forcing Bulbs, winter
Tagged chilled bulbs, crocus, daffodils, forcing, hyacinths, muscari, prepared bulbs, tulips, winter
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Dreary Times for Gardeners?
Winter can get long here in the North. I begin missing my flowers in Fall, but I’ glad that I am still able to enjoy the outdoors. Once winter has set in, I get a little bummed and a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, winter
Tagged amaryllis, chilled bulbs, daffodils, forcing, paperwhites, prepared bulbs, tulips
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Thankful Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Well, it is Thanksgiving week! A time to reflect and to give thanks for what we have or have had. And, of course, EAT! Oh, wait- or is it time to shop, shop, shop? Can’t it be both? Are we … Continue reading
Posted in celebration, Forcing Bulbs, winter
Tagged black friday, cyber monday, deals, gifts, thanksgiving
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