Author Archives: Gabrielle

The Dirt on Crocus’

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Gabrielle

One of the first signs of spring, Crocus bulbs (properly called corms) bloom very early in spring sometimes when there is still snow on the ground! They provide great bursts of color in partial shade to full sun areas. These short … Continue reading →

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Memorial Flowers

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Gabrielle

This week has been filled with much sadness. A father, of a friend of mine, died after a tough battle with Cancer on Monday. On Tuesday, a friend from high school succumbed to cancer as well, leaving behind a wife … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, memorial | Tagged alliums, amaryllis, beautiful, calla lily, celebration, daffodils, death, flowers, gladiolus, iris, lilies, memorial, stargazer lilies, tulips, tulipworld | 5 Comments

Its Easy to be a Flower Bulb expert

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Gabrielle

Fall bulbs are to be planted in fall for spring blooms. Spring bulbs are planted in spring for summer blooms. Dig some holes or trenches, drop in some bulbs and wait for the big payoff in a few months! Do … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, summer, Urban Gardening | Tagged bulb size, bulbs, expert, fall, firm bulbs, flowers, fragrance, garden, growing, healthy bulbs, perennials, proper time, Spring, summer, tips, tulips, tulipworld, white lilies | 3 Comments

Glorious Gladiolus

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Gabrielle

Gladioli are named from the Latin for “little swords”, hence why some still refer to them as Sword lilies. They have sword like foliage with tropical blooms. I will continue to refer to these glorious gladiolus as “glads”. They range … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged blooming all summer, corms, cut flower, flower beds, full sun, garden, gladioli, gladiolus, popular flower, sword lilies, tropical blooms, tulipworld, well drained soil | 6 Comments

Making my own spring

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Gabrielle

I bet you thought I was anxious for spring after the last 2 posts I made. Well, we had very little snow as of yesterday and the weather people said we may get some rain. I took this picture this … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Spring | Tagged daisies, dig the dirt, garden guides, gardening blogs, gardenseyeview, jeansgarden, obsessive gardener, signature gardens, snow, Spring, tulipworld, winter | 2 Comments

Beautiful Begonias

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Gabrielle

Well- I didn’t make it to the flower show (yet). The cold, the snow and my attitude from Friday did not leave me. I decided to be lazy and hide out in my home as much as possible. I did … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged begonias, bulbs, indoors, tips, tulipworld | 1 Comment

Done with Winter!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gabrielle

In Wisconsin it is quite cold- though it rained today- it will snow tonight! I am so done with winter. It has been a beautiful one, but I am done! I am quite jealous of the people in zones 7-11! … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged black barlow columibine, blue wonder toad lily, chicago flower show, fantastico dahlia, flowers, garden, glad, holland festival dahlia, lupine seeds, montbretia, peacock orchid, peruvian daffodil, picotee begonia, purple gem dahlia, tulipworld | 11 Comments

Container Gardening

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Gabrielle

There is so much to talk about when it comes to containers and gardening. I am going to cover the highlights this time. Maybe I will get more specific at other times. Containers were for the purpose of holding the … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flowers, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged container gardening, flowers, garden alternative, plants, pots, tulipworld, urban gardening | 6 Comments

Dealing with our 4 legged pests

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Gabrielle

Deer, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, moles, voles and groundhog can cause us problems in our gardens. There is not one special trick to keep them all away. There are a few pest control options: barriers, sensory deterrents, or vegetative deterrents. … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged barriers, daffodils, deer, deterrents, fence, fritillaria, irish spring soap, moles, narcissi, rabbits, screen, squirrels, thorns, wire | Comments Off

Spring Garden Planning begins with Soil

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Gabrielle

Does soil really make a difference? YES, good soil does make a difference on anything you plan to plant in it. Plants often come with directions or information on type of soil that should be used. Most plants need good … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring | Tagged drainage, good soil, growing, improve your soil, soil amendments, tulipworld | Comments Off