Author Archives: Gabrielle

Snowdrop Dreams

Galanthus bulbs are most commonly known as Snowdrops or Garden Snowdrops.  They are among the first signs that winter is almost gone and spring is on its way!  They are very early blooming, often appearing even while the snow is … Continue reading

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Summer blooms beginning to appear

All my flower beds are full of foliage and many are beginning to bloom now!  I’ve potted some Purple Gem Dahlias and my Peruvian Daffodil (Festalis Ismene) this year.  The one Dahlia has begun to bloom and my Festalis will … Continue reading

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Visiting ducks and other changes in the garden

Okay- she’s not the duck but she is the cutest visitor in my watergarden! (My daughter who loves her Shamu and water.) This momma duck and her little babies just appeared for a few hours this Monday morning.  She quacked … Continue reading

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Adorable Anemones!

The Anemone Bulb, also known as windflower bulbs, form a large and versatile group of plants. Anemone flower bulbs grow with lots of very colorful petal blooms, either like daises or like poppies. They symbolize unfading love! Both Anemone blanda … Continue reading

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Spring’s Final Chapter for 2011

Last look at Tulips! My garden has been changing alot over the last month.  New blooms as other blooms fade.  Fuller flower beds.  Each week ( for the last month)  I bring home more Dahlias, Gladiolus and other bulbs to … Continue reading

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Beautiful Beards of Iris and other beauties

Iris symbolize eloquence and deep sentiment An elegant favorite of many gardeners, the Bearded Iris are truly magnificent additions to the late spring garden. Producing multiple blooms per stem, these flowers are abundant in beauty and vibrancy. With their swordlike … Continue reading

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Purple balls of Allium

Allium (Flowering Onion) Allium species and cultivars-  most are purple .. the best color of all! 🙂 And they are hardy in zones 3-11 and do well in sun or shade!  What a great addition to all gardens. I have … Continue reading

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Fields of dreams… tulips (& types)

Tulips are probably the most well-known spring blooming bulbs. Tulips add a large spectrum of vibrant, gorgeous colors to your garden and a long bloom time if planted accordingly. Ranging from short (6”) to tall (32”), Tulips provide varying heights … Continue reading

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More Spring blooms…

Last night, (after church, daughters soccer game 1 hr away, and and dinner with my parents), I was able to come home and walk around the yard and see what’s changing. I pulled a few dandelions for my rabbits, and … Continue reading

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Life is hard, but there is hope

So much for the storms in the south settling down.  I will not complain about the weather again.  A tornado hit my good friends home last Wednesday in Cleveland, TN.  She is in the hospital, their youngest child is dead … Continue reading

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