Category Archives: Fall

Why order flowers online?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Gabrielle

I love flowers. If you are a regular visitor on my blog, you know that is an understatement. I have been involved in landscaping for over 13 years. I have been to and made purchases at retail garden centers, wholesale … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, summer, winter | Tagged bare roots, bulb, bulb company, corms, Customer reviews, flowers, gardening, grow guarantee, online reviews, rhizome, tubers, tulipworld reviews, warranty | Comments Off

Enjoying the mild temps!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Gabrielle

It seems this year us Northerners get a little break from the long cold winter. I and most people I know have been VERY thankful! Winter is normally just too long here in Wisconsin and the rest of the Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers | Tagged daffodils, darwin hybrids, en mass, flowers, galanthus, garden, gardening, hyacinths, latifolium, muscari, North, snowdrop, tulips | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Everyday

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Gabrielle

This time of year is good for all of us, as life sometimes can become overwhelming and discouraging. The Thanksgiving holiday helps us reflect and think about what is really important. Sometimes it can be hard to focus on those … Continue reading →

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521 flower bulbs in 3.5 hours

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Gabrielle

Will this be the last planting for 2011? This past week I got to plant just a few more bulbs! I planted about 150 Dwarf Dutch Reticulata Iris Pauline between my patio and my pond. It is going to look … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Gardening 101 | Tagged allium, bulbs, daffodils, dutch iris, flower, flower bulbs, gardening, gardens, scilla, tulips | Comments Off

Loving Fall

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Gabrielle

I love fall because of the cooling temperatures and more work and more ideas to do in the garden. Yes- I love to work in my garden. A fellow blogger has this comment that I totally agree with: ” a … Continue reading →

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Forcing Flower Bulbs

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Gabrielle

There are so many people who really miss out on Spring blooming bulbs! (Those in zone 8 or warmer). Then there are people like me who long for winter to be over and want flowers all the time. So, forcing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, Urban Gardening | Tagged amaryllis, bulbs, chionodoxa, crocus, daffodils, flowers, hyacinth, muscari, tips, tulips, tulipworld | 29 Comments

I planted my Bulb Lasagna!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Gabrielle

I may have gotten a little carried away with my ‘Lasagna’! I planned on each bulb to bloom at Mid Spring, but added more bulbs that would bloom earlier and later. 🙂 I have included my pictures for you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers | Tagged bulb, flower, gardening, lasagna, planting, technique, tulip | 2 Comments

Stinky but Pretty ‘Lilies’ – Fritillaria

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Gabrielle

I really like Fritillaria flowers – I consider them unique, but still pretty. Some flowers are unique and strange looking, not necessarily pretty. These, however, are a great addition to most flower beds. I always recommend that you DO NOT … Continue reading →

Posted in Deer resistant, Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, Rodent resistant, Spring, vegetable gardening | Tagged deer resistant, flowers, fritillaria, garden, lily, musky, odor, orange, pest, pests, red, stinky, yellow | Comments Off

Creative Ways to Plant your Flower Bulbs

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Gabrielle

I have planted thousands of flower bulbs over the last 15 years – I have read about some unique ways to plant them a little differently for a few years now, but there are two techniques that I haven’t ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101 | Tagged allium, bulbs, daffodils, fall, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, gardening, hyacinth, muscari, perennials, scilla, snow drops, tips, tulips, winter | 2 Comments

Preparing your Garden for Winter

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Gabrielle

Fall has really just arrived. It is my second favorite season, which comes just before the worst – Winter. I do not really want to think about winter quite yet, but it will arrive soon for those in Northern areas. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101 | Tagged begonia, bulbs, caladium, calla lily, cannas, corms, dahlia, elephant ears, flower bulbs, garden, gladiolus, oxalis, perennials, peruvian daffodil, rhizome, storing bulbs, tender bulbs | 35 Comments