Category Archives: Gardening 101

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 →

Bulbs are easy to grow, provided that you stick to some essentials. Probably no other plant group gives as much variety and pleasure to the gardener with so little effort. The unique thing about bulbs is that they need little … Continue reading →

Guest post from my friend/flower freak/garden designer/fellow blogger!                         Between shaking off the winter blooms and gearing up for summer activities, it’s going to be a busy and exciting … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

  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 →

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 →

I hope to keep you interested with helpful, interesting and maybe even entertaining information.  Most of the posts should have some relation to flowers and gardening.  I have many flower beds at my home and I am constantly adding new … Continue reading →