Forcing Spring Shrubs
February 15, 2010 by Doug
Filed under Bulbs, Shrubs/Trees
Somebody had better tell those crocus on my front yard that they’re early. Way too early for those flower buds to survive. The last few days really has them thinking its spring out there. If I get some flowers, I’ll post them on my website for you all to drool over but [...]
Amaryllis ‘Double Record’
February 13, 2010 by Doug
Filed under Bulbs, Containers, Featured
Image courtesy International Flower Bulb Centre
Hippeastrum ‘Double Record’ is one of those wonderful amaryllis bulbs we all love to see and grow. This particular plant was the 2006 French Potted Plant of the Year.
You can see how to get them to rebloom right here.
I just thought you might like a hit of color this [...]
The Care and Feeding of Amaryllis Bulbs
The showy amaryllis bulb plant was named after a shepherdess – who for some exotic reason was often referred to by the Romantic poets. Milton’s poem Lycidas. “Were it not better done as other use, To sport with Amaryllis in the shade, Or with the tangles of Neara’s hair?” is a perfect example of [...]
Garden Photography Contest
Garden Photography Contest
Here are the guidelines for entering the contest. Please read them all because entering the wrong contest area will disqualify your picture – it will simply not be uploaded.
Prizes:
10 Grand Prizes:
There are 10 boxes of bulbs to be given away courtesy of the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center. These [...]
Potted Tulips
There’s a sea of potted tulips in the stores now and I suspect more than a few have drifted into assorted kitchens in the guise of Valentine’s Day presents. What follows is a quick and dirty guide to the growing and rescue of these bulbs.
Enjoy and How To Extend the Bloom
The [...]
Hedychium ‘Tahitian Flame’
I have this variegated-leaf Ginger in a pot on my front porch but alas, it doesn’t have this bloom on it. In fact, I’ve never been able to get this tender plant to bloom. I go away for the winter and this plant languishes in my basement where it is simply too cold [...]
Another Fall Online Order
I went to Fraser’s Thimble Farm as well to see what was on offer out there in BC this fall. And I filled up my order from this small specialist plant nursery. Check ‘em out – I think you’re going to like the plants.
Now – this is a small family nursery [...]
