Category Archives: Fall

Muscari a.k.a. Grape Hyacinth

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Gabrielle

A great flower bulb addition to any garden – a must have! Muscari is a short flower that is very easy to grow which typically blooms in the early to late spring depending on the species. Their lovely blooms range … Continue reading →

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Foxtail Lily – Not your Ordinary Lily

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Gabrielle

Foxtail Lilies are from the Liliaceae family and the Eremurus genus. They are also known as the Desert Candle and are perennial plants that grow from tuberous roots. An excellent choice for structural height in a flower bed, Foxtail lilies … Continue reading →

Posted in Deer resistant, Fall, Flowers, Gardening 101 | Tagged allium, deer, Desert candle, flower bulbs, flowers, Foxtail, garden, gardening, lilies, perennials, planting, urban gardening | 6 Comments

Daffodils – THE Spring-Blooming Flower

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Gabrielle

Daffodils are a welcome sight in spring! All of them are deer and pest resistant, extremely cold hardy, and naturalize well. Some are even slightly frangrant. And you are not limited to just the basic yellow daffodils – there are … Continue reading →

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Rodent and Deer Resistant Bulbs

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Gabrielle

I have 3 acres of land (1.5 acres of wetland), many flower beds, a large fruit and vegetable garden, but only have to deal with insect and water problems. When we first moved to this property 10 years ago (from … Continue reading →

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Snowdrop Dreams

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Gabrielle

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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Southern Belle Seeks Tulips in her Spring Garden // Guest Blog

Posted on July 22, 2011 by vwyler

As a child growing up in Northern Ohio, I recall yards filled with countless tulip and daffodil blooms. I even got in trouble once for “borrowing” red tulip flowers from a local park planted by a gardening club; I was … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Beards of Iris and other beauties

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Gabrielle

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

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gabrielle

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)

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Gabrielle

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…

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Gabrielle

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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