“Gardening Makes the Best Snow Days”
If you live in an area where winter has been ‘exciting,’ you are no stranger to snow storms. If you’re a parent of school-aged children, you are also familiar with what snow days can do to your previously well-planned day.Read More
Double Amaryllis Inspiration
Enjoy twice the flowering beauty with double amaryllis! A beautiful variation of the regular flowering version, double amaryllis feature buds that burst open to reveal layers of petals, creating a ‘double’ look to the big bloom. Double amaryllis come inRead More
Great Ideas For Gifting Amaryllis Bulbs
Giving an amaryllis is almost as much fun as receiving one! With so many ways to put together a spectacular amaryllis gift, it’s no wonder they are such a popular winter flower. The fun of giving (and getting) an amaryllisRead More
Adventures in Late Fall Bulb Planting
Every year I say I’m going to plant bulbs early enough in the fall season so that my fingers are not freezing off as I’m planting bulbs in the soil. Last year I had high hopes, but come November 1Read More
Spring Bloom Times – Enjoy 60 Days of Color!
In the fall, gardeners make plans to plant flower bulbs for brighter spring gardens, landscapes and bouquets. With a little understanding and forethought, you can extend your flowering season by choosing the right bulbs that bloom one right after anotherRead More
Color Trends – Black and White In Your Garden
Fashion designers from Paris to New York, home designers in every magazine and bloggers across the web have all been raving about the black and white trend. If you love color trends, you are going to love this! If youRead More
Allium – Fireworks in the Garden and In Your Home
This spring I was able to enjoy a stunning display of alliums in my garden. These late spring bloomers were the grand finale in a spectacular spring flower show.
Trending Thursday – Muscari Inspiration
Muscari is your garden’s best accessory. Stunning on it’s own, it also coordinates with almost every fall-planted, spring blooming bulb in your garden! A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are a few pictures to inspire you toRead More
The Tulip House – Bulb Garden Inspiration
After a long and cold winter, spring arrived and my fall-planted bulbs started to bloom…and bloom…and bloom. WOW! Did they ever bloom! My front and back yard are flowering in full force and I have had many people call, textRead More
Home Grown Strawberries and a Recipe
I love summer produce, the farmer’s market, tomatoes warmed by the sun and growing my own fruits and vegetables! I am always looking for new recipes based on what’s growing in my raised beds and patio. Last year I successfullyRead More
