Tag Archives: flower bulbs

Unique Summer Flowering Bulbs

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Gabrielle

A flower that is not as popular- or not seen in everyone’s yard- almost makes it more attractive to me! I’m not sure that is saying much- since I have said before that I really want every flower! I just … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, summer | Tagged bowdenii nerine, festalis ismene, flower bulbs, gladiolus murielae, iron cross, italicum arum, lily bicolor eucomis, oaxlis, orange candle flower, oxalis, peruvian daffodil, pineapple lily, red hot poker, spider lily, torch lily, tropical, tuberose, unique | Comments Off

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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Gardening with kids

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Gabrielle

Gardening and outdoor projects are one way to help connect young people and nature. Several studies have reported that gardening is great therapy for any age and also a help if they have ADHD or just plain lazy. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Spring, summer, Urban Gardening | Tagged appreciate nature, bring family together, bulbs, children, daffodils, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, gardening, kids, long term memories, outdoor projects, own tools, Spring, tulips, vegetable, young | Comments Off

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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Welcome

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gabrielle

I hope to keep you interested with helpful, interesting and maybe even entertaining information. Most of the posts should have some relation to flowers and gardening. I have many flower beds at my home and I am constantly adding new … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening 101 | Tagged flower bulbs, gardening, tulipworld | 1 Comment