Category Archives: Flowers

Planning a Mix of Perennials and Bulbs

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Gabrielle

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 bloom season, bulbs, elephant ears, fit, flower crazy, flowers, garden plan, hardy, height, how many, lilies, mixing, perennials, plants, spacing, Spring, sq ft, sun exposure, tips, urban gardening, varieties | Comments Off

A Treasured Classic – Peony

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Gabrielle

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 bushy, fragrant, large flower, peony, perennial | Comments Off

Cafe au Lait Dahlia – Wedding Trend

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Gabrielle

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 →

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Spring Blooming Bulbs are up!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Gabrielle

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 allium, daffodils, fritillaria, hyacinth, iris, pictures, tulips | Comments Off

Sweet Scents in your Garden

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Gabrielle

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 bee balm, begonia, chamomile, daffodils, festalis ismene, foxtail lily, freesia, geraniums, hyacinths, iris, lavendar, lilac, lily of the valley, oriental lily, peony, petunia, phlox, russian sage, sweet pea, tuberose | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Container Gardening, Fall, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, winter | Tagged classroom, experiment, forcing, project | Comments Off

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

Warm Climates and Fall Planting Bulbs

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Gabrielle

I get many calls and emails from people in the South: California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, New Mexico, Oklahoma,Tennessee, North and South Carolina, and Mississippi wondering if they could get any Fall planting bulbs to grow in … Continue reading →

Posted in Deer resistant, Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, Gardening 101 | Tagged amaryllis, anemone, cold period, daffodils, dutch iris, jonquil, magic lily, narcissus, paperwhites, ranunculus, spider lily, spring blooming, tazetta, the south, warm climates | 3 Comments

Finding New Fall Planting Flowers

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Gabrielle

Don’t you love finding a new flower to add to your garden? Or at least seeing a new flower you haven’t seen before!?! I love that there are so many variations in height, color, fullness, details in the blooms…the list … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers | Tagged Allium Shubertii, Butterfly Daffodil, fall bulbs, Hollyhock Hyacinth, Louisiana Iris, New, Zizanie Double Tulip | 2 Comments

Naturalizing or Multiplying Plants are the Bomb!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Gabrielle

Who doesn’t like a good deal or great value? If you know me at all, you know that I am about as frugal as they come! That is why plants (particularly flowers) that naturalize are the bomb! (That slang term … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101 | Tagged multiplying, naturalize | 1 Comment