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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 →

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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 →

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Forcing Flower Bulbs Experiment Part B

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Gabrielle

The 2 pots of Hyacinths (Jan Bos) in my warm office are open and smell heavenly! That is 3.5 weeks after I planted them and brought them in the warm office (after about 10 weeks of chilling). Some of my … Continue reading →

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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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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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