Category Archives: Flower Bulbs

My Begonia update and losing spring

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Gabrielle

My first sign of life for my Apricot/Scarlet Begonia- after 1 week! Do you remember when I said we had unseasonably warm weather on April 10, when it was 80°. How wonderful that day was! Well, 1 week after on … Continue reading →

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a mother and a gardener

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Gabrielle

I have read many tidbits and quotes about how mothering is like gardening. Gentle, tender loving care and nurturing….. blah, blah, blah. I am not a “hard core” gardener. I love plants, bushes, etc. I love to plant, design, … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Spring, summer | Tagged allium, bulbs, difficult, finiky, flowers, garden, hard core, hard work, indoor, kids, mother, parenting, plants, tulps, vacation | 2 Comments

My Spring has come!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Gabrielle

This past Sunday it was 80 degrees in WI. That has happened here in late May, but I never remember it ever happening in April. I was just recovering from some horrible infection attacking my sinuses and lymph nodes- but … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Spring | Tagged allium, bulbs, chinodoxa, crocus, daffodils, flower bulbs, flowers, fritillaria, garden, hyacinth, iris, Spring, tulips, tulipworld | 5 Comments

Unique Summer Flowering Bulbs

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Gabrielle

A flower that is not as popular- or not seen in everyone’s yard- almost makes it more attractive to me! I’m not sure that is saying much- since I have said before that I really want every flower! I just … Continue reading →

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Ooh… the smell of Hyacinths

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Gabrielle

Hyacinth orientalis is the species from which all our garden hyacinths have been derived – the dutch hybrids. All hyacinths are very fragrant and excellent plants for containers and pots. With enough sweet fragrance of planted hyacinths to fill an … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Spring | Tagged blooms, bulbs, Dogwood, flower, fragrant, garden, hyacinth, orientalis, Spring, wisconsin | 5 Comments

Celebration!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Gabrielle

Weddings, showers, garden party, birthday, Easter… I have gotten calls for flower bulbs for a baby shower, funeral, garden party, Easter and of course weddings in the last 3 months. My brother in-law and his bride recently gave yellow candies … Continue reading →

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Gardening with kids

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Gabrielle

Gardening and outdoor projects are one way to help connect young people and nature. Several studies have reported that gardening is great therapy for any age and also a help if they have ADHD or just plain lazy. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Spring, summer, Urban Gardening | Tagged appreciate nature, bring family together, bulbs, children, daffodils, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, gardening, kids, long term memories, outdoor projects, own tools, Spring, tulips, vegetable, young | Comments Off

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 →

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