Category Archives: winter

Not Much of an Indoor Gardener

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Gabrielle

Winter sure can get long by the time March rolls around. The cold usually keeps me mostly indoors for more than three months. I emotionally and mentally get through this time by focusing on the beautiful snowfalls and spending my … Continue reading →

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Simple & Fun Family Project

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Gabrielle

Most people enjoy flowers. Some more than others, of course. This is a project that any age group can do, and you get flowers to enjoy, too! Forcing fall planting bulbs can be a great way to get some indoor … Continue reading →

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Cheating with Fall Flower bulbs!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Gabrielle

As most of you probably already know, most fall planted bulbs require 10-17 weeks of chilling (temperatures consistently below 55 degrees F) in order to grow and bloom correctly in the spring. In the USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, they will … Continue reading →

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Dreary Times for Gardeners?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Gabrielle

Winter can get long here in the North. I begin missing my flowers in Fall, but I’ glad that I am still able to enjoy the outdoors. Once winter has set in, I get a little bummed and a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, winter | Tagged amaryllis, chilled bulbs, daffodils, forcing, paperwhites, prepared bulbs, tulips | 2 Comments

Thankful Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Gabrielle

Well, it is Thanksgiving week! A time to reflect and to give thanks for what we have or have had. And, of course, EAT! Oh, wait- or is it time to shop, shop, shop? Can’t it be both? Are we … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, Forcing Bulbs, winter | Tagged black friday, cyber monday, deals, gifts, thanksgiving | 2 Comments

The Scoop on How Flower Bulbs are Measured

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Gabrielle

Does it really matter what size a flower bulb is? Wouldn’t the most bulbs for the least amount of money be the best deal? Bulb size does matter. It takes years for those bulbs to get bigger. Bigger bulbs will … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, Spring, winter | Tagged allium, asiatic liliy, caliber, circumference, crocus, daffodils, dutch iris, hyacinth, mass of flowers, measure, narcissi, oriental lily, size, top size, tulip | Comments Off

Enjoying the tropics without traveling!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Gabrielle

Yes- that is my plan this summer. Doesn’t that sound good to you? Think of the money you can save. Hasn’t that been the rave the last few years? Everyone making their outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens, or backyard oasis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, summer, winter | Tagged calla lily, canna, dahlia, elephant ear, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, garden plan, gardening, tropical, tulipworld | Comments Off

Forcing Flower Bulbs- Part D

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Gabrielle

My first Tulips appeared this past Friday! They look pretty good! We will see if the longer chilled tulips look any better over the next 2 weeks. These Hyacinths smell great, of course. These were placed in the refrigerator for … Continue reading →

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Forcing Flower Bulbs Experiment Part C

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Gabrielle

We haven’t had to endure too much in the way of snow this winter. However we did definitely experience a dumping of snow this weekend! (now it has all melted in 60° temps) Despite this last weekend’s snowfall, I’ve still … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, Gardening 101, winter | Tagged containers, daffodils, forcing, garden, gardening | Comments Off

Picture Perfect Snowfall

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Gabrielle

We have hardly had any snow here in SE Wisconsin this year. We’ve had very cold, dusty snow or none at all…. Until one day last week and today! These are the snowfalls I love; big wet fluffy flakes! I … Continue reading →

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