Tag Archives: tulipworld

Fields of dreams… tulips (& types)

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Gabrielle

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 →

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More Spring blooms…

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Gabrielle

Last night, (after church, daughters soccer game 1 hr away, and and dinner with my parents), I was able to come home and walk around the yard and see what’s changing. I pulled a few dandelions for my rabbits, and … Continue reading →

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the skinny on flower bulbs

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Gabrielle

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 →

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New growth, new blooms!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Gabrielle

Everyday- when its not raining- I take walks around to see what new flower bulbs are sprouting and now blooming! Even though its often gloomy and dark because of all the clouds and so many days of rain (what is … Continue reading →

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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

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 →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, summer, Urban Gardening | Tagged bulb size, bulbs, expert, fall, firm bulbs, flowers, fragrance, garden, growing, healthy bulbs, perennials, proper time, Spring, summer, tips, tulips, tulipworld, white lilies | 3 Comments

Glorious Gladiolus

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Gabrielle

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 →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged blooming all summer, corms, cut flower, flower beds, full sun, garden, gladioli, gladiolus, popular flower, sword lilies, tropical blooms, tulipworld, well drained soil | 6 Comments

Making my own spring

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Gabrielle

I bet you thought I was anxious for spring after the last 2 posts I made. Well, we had very little snow as of yesterday and the weather people said we may get some rain. I took this picture this … Continue reading →

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