Category Archives: Flowers

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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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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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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Colorful Blooms Made for Shade

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Gabrielle

Color.  Variety of colors.  It makes things interesting.  Shade gardens can have more interest, besides shape, size and structure!  Adding color does not need to be complicated or lots of work. Here is a list of colorful shade plants for … 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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Garden Dreaming and Garden Planning

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gabrielle

Now that winter has finally arrived and doesn’t appear to be leaving for a while, it is time to move on (mentally).  I have planted some bulbs for forcing, but there are no weeds to tend to.   So, that leaves … Continue reading →

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Why order flowers online?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Gabrielle

I love flowers.  If you are a regular visitor on my blog, you know that is an understatement.  I have been involved in landscaping for over 13 years.  I have been to and made purchases at retail garden centers, wholesale … Continue reading →

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What makes Lilies a garden favorite

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Gabrielle

Lilies can be a symbol of purity, refined beauty and nurturing. Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Pixie Lilies, LA Hybrid Lilies, Double Lilies…. All are wonderful additions to perennial gardens of all shapes and sizes.  They perennialize and naturalize, meaning they … Continue reading →

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