January gardening can be a bit limited due to frigid temperatures and snow. That’s why now is the best time to plan and get prepared for spring. Creating a plan can help you envision plant placement based on the amount of sun they need, how large they grow, and what type of plant they are. […]
December gardening is a unique experience because there isn’t much outside work that is necessary. The best tasks for December are taking care of those houseplants, planning for your spring gardening, and of course, decorating for the holidays. To help you determine the essential gardening tasks, we put together a to-do list you can do […]
If you’re looking to get a jump-start on the colors of spring, think about forcing bulbs! By creating an indoor environment that encourages your bulbs to bloom early, you can skip ahead to a colorful display in just weeks. From daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips to crocus and dwarf irises, there are many different bulbs that […]
Drunken Paperwhites are simply Paperwhites Narcissus with a shot of alcohol. Usually just called Paperwhites, these are the easiest bulbs to grow indoors. Paperwhite can grow to be quite tall and top-heavy, resulting in floppy foliage and drooping flowers. To prevent this from happening simply get your paperwhites “drunk.” The Flowerbulb Research Program at Cornell […]
October gardening is often our favorite time to garden. The weather is cooler, the colors are just as bright, and we love planning for next year. You may find that your garden beds are looking pretty thin and are in desperate need of some color. Simply taking an assessment of your garden now and getting […]
Flower bulbs are always a big deal come fall. It’s the last little bit of gardening left to do before plants go dormant and freezing temperatures set in. We love planting bulbs because the first blooms help usher in the first signs of spring each year. The crocus or snowdrops start poking up out of […]
September gardening tasks are a necessity in order to make sure that your garden is prepped for the long, cold winter months ahead. Surprisingly, while some areas of your garden are getting ready to close for the year, others are still thriving.  We put together some important to-do’s that you can do in September to […]
Planting bulbs is easy, fun, and extremely rewarding. With so many bulbs to choose from, we’ve highlighted a few bulbs that are either incredibly unique, amazingly beautiful, or have unique characteristics that will appeal to both the expert as well as the beginner gardener. Once our weather finally cools (but, before it freezes), is when […]
Paperwhites! Grow these sparkling white flowers indoors for a holiday tradition with a long history. Flower lovers have been growing pots of paperwhites for several centuries! They add such spicy fragrance to holiday rooms. Easy to Grow and Blooms Quickly They are easy to plant and bloom quickly, usually in 3-4 weeks. We offer ‘Ziva’ […]