Tag Archives: dahlia

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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Flowers that never let you down – DAHLIAS!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Gabrielle

What are Dahlias? – Dahlias continuously bloom from summer through fall, and provide a colorful flower ‘shrub’!  They come in colors galore, some are low growing and some tall growing. They can be grown in the ground or in containers. … 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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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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Preparing your Garden for Winter

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Gabrielle

Fall has really just arrived.  It is my second favorite season, which comes just before the worst – Winter.  I do not really want to think about winter quite yet, but it will arrive soon for those in Northern areas.  … Continue reading →

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Rodent and Deer Resistant Bulbs

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Gabrielle

I have 3 acres of land (1.5 acres of wetland), many flower beds, a large fruit and vegetable garden, but only have to deal with insect and water problems.  When we first moved to this property 10 years ago (from … Continue reading →

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Summer blooms beginning to appear

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Gabrielle

All my flower beds are full of foliage and many are beginning to bloom now!  I’ve potted some Purple Gem Dahlias and my Peruvian Daffodil (Festalis Ismene) this year.  The one Dahlia has begun to bloom and my Festalis will … Continue reading →

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Celebration!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Gabrielle

Weddings, showers, garden party, birthday, Easter… I have gotten calls for flower bulbs for a baby shower,  funeral, garden party, Easter and of course weddings in the last 3 months. My brother in-law and his bride recently gave yellow candies … Continue reading →

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