Author Archives: Gabrielle

Planning a Mix of Perennials and Bulbs

Roots, Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes or Tubers: just think of flower bulbs, just as other plants that you choose to add to your garden.  What is the purpose or purposes of your garden?  A certain color, to attract certain birds, sun … Continue reading

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, summer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Planning a Mix of Perennials and Bulbs

A Treasured Classic – Peony

They are a classic, because they have been around in so many peoples’ landscapes for years, often outliving their owner.  They are an easy to grow, shrub-like perennial.  Practically no maintenance and no gardening experience necessary!  Peonies can survive decades … Continue reading

Posted in Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on A Treasured Classic – Peony

Colorful Caladium Foliage

Looking to add more color to those shaded areas of your yard?  Caladiums are an excellent choice and very easy to grow and care for.  Vibrant reds to pale pinks, wide bands of color to speckled patterns of green, the … Continue reading

Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Gardening 101, Spring, Urban Gardening | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Colorful Caladium Foliage

Cafe au Lait Dahlia – Wedding Trend

Spring is just around the corner, and with that kicks off the 2014 wedding season! Right now brides everywhere are planning every detail of their special day, down to the decor, food, attire and of course FLOWERS! Flowers can be … Continue reading

Posted in celebration, Flowers | Tagged , | Comments Off on Cafe au Lait Dahlia – Wedding Trend

Spring Blooming Bulbs are up!

Here are a few photos from my yard the first week of May!  Daffodils, Hyacinths, Scilla, Muscari and many Tulips are now open!  Fritillaria, late Tulips, Iris, and Allium are yet to bloom.  Many Peonies, Astilbes, Geraniums, Bleeding Hearts, Ferns … Continue reading

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Spring | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Spring Blooming Bulbs are up!

Sweet Scents in your Garden

Walking through the garden can be beautiful, peaceful and relaxing.  There are many aspects to look at when planning your garden: color, architecture, bloom time, hardiness, etc.  Planning for when and where you put fragrant plants would be another.   The … Continue reading

Posted in Container Gardening, Fall, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, summer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Not Much of an Indoor Gardener

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

Posted in Container Gardening, Urban Gardening, winter | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Keeping Warm this Spring

It is only early March, yet I am already writing in anticipation of Spring.  We just received another 3 inches of beautiful snow yesterday.  Most of our snow was late this year, but I know Spring is almost here.  When … Continue reading

Posted in Spring | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Simple & Fun Family Project

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

Posted in Container Gardening, Fall, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, winter | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Simple & Fun Family Project

Cheating with Fall Flower bulbs!

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

Posted in celebration, Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Forcing Bulbs, winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Cheating with Fall Flower bulbs!