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Spring Blooming Groundcover Bulbs

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Gabrielle

Anemones, Crocus, Muscari, Scilla, Chionodoxa and Galanthus!  These all produce great mini flowers that make them perfectly suited for planting under or in front of tulips, daffodils, shrubs or along a woodland border. They all grow just 3″ to 12″ … Continue reading →

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Cool Craft Ideas with Allium stems

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gabrielle

I often pick my ‘browning’ Allium Purple Sensation and stick them in all my containers at varying heights.  It adds some interest to them while my later summer blooms are still growing to maturity. This year, I decided to cut … Continue reading →

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Skimpy Looking Hyacinths

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Gabrielle

Almost the entire plant is covered in colorful florets.  They all have such a sweet scent.  Why wouldn’t you want these in your yard?  (They also are the easiest thing to force, for indoor winter enjoyment.)  So much color and … Continue reading →

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3 Colorful Shade Garden Plans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Gabrielle

Here are 3 garden plans to get you “shade-crazy” with your gardens!  If you don’t have the same space dimensions available as the plan we have made, you should be able to make some minor adjustments on your own.  Hopefully … Continue reading →

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Stunted and disappearing tulips

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Gabrielle

This weather we’ve been experiencing all over the US this winter and now into spring has been messing with our minds and our gardens!  Here are our tulips – How do your look this year? Unfortunately the deer got the … Continue reading →

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Planting for Butterflies

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gabrielle

Who doesn’t like butterflies?   They flitter and float around in the air,  and their gracefulness mesmerizes us.  They have beautiful coloring and markings to tantalize your eyes.   They don’t bite (making it the only bug I like). These interesting bugs … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Early spring blooms in 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Gabrielle

Crocus are up!  Daffodils are about 3″ tall.  Many Tulips and Hyacinths poking through the ground.  🙂 Enjoying the 65-70° temperatures and getting so excited for all my flowers to bloom!  After having 5″ of snow just 2 weeks ago, … 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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