How to Protect Tulip Bulbs From Voles
Meadow voles are harmless creatures and actually pretty cute, but for gardeners they can be a big nuisance. These furry, mouse-like rodents are voracious eaters. Their favorite foods include flower bulbs and tubers, root crops like carrots and beets, andRead More
Field to Vase Event Celebrates Locally-Grown Cut Flowers
Recently, Longfield Gardens sponsored an event that is very dear to us – supporting American grown cut flowers. The Field to Vase Dinner was held in Mt. Vernon, Washington, about an hour and a half north of Seattle. As I drove to JelloRead More
Want Bigger, Brighter Tulips? Plant Hybrids!
Hybrid tulips such as Rosy Delight, shown above in our trial gardens last spring, are outstanding performers and a great choice for any spring flower garden. What makes hybrid tulips so special? Hybrids are nature’s way of increasing genetic diversity and givingRead More
Color-Changing Tulips: New Varieties for Fall 2015
Holland’s flower bulb breeders are always working on something new. One development we’ve been watching closely is a range of new tulip varieties with built-in color variations. In some cases these tulips change color over time and in others, aRead More
Inspiration for Your Spring Garden: Tulips Go Casual
There’s no better place to see spring flower bulbs than Holland’s Keukenhof gardens. For eight weeks every year, you can feast your eyes on 80 acres of garden beds packed with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, muscari, fritillaria and so much more.Read More
Top Performing Tulips? Plant These Timeless Favorites
There are thousands of different tulips to choose from, so how do you know which ones will give you the best results? Though each year brings a flurry of new tulip varieties, new isn’t always better. In fact, some ofRead More
6 Tips for Planning a Beautiful Spring Bulb Garden
Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocus and alliums. Before ordering your bulbs, here are a few tips to guarantee great results next spring. Pick a Color Theme Interior designers often work with aRead More
Are You Ready to Enjoy an AMAZING Bulb Garden Next Spring?
Fall is for planting and our new Around the House Inspiration Book is filled with creative planting ideas for every location around your home! It’s available now as a free download — and here’s a peek at what you’ll findRead More
How We Select the Best Spring-Flowering Bulbs for Your Garden
If you haven’t experienced springtime in Holland, put it on your bucket list. Holland produces more than 4 billion flower bulbs every year — 80% of the global supply — and in April, the farm fields in every direction areRead More
Beauty of the Bud
ABOVE: Early in the bloom time of Tulip Van Eijk, the buds have a sleek silhouette and stand tall ready to burst with beautiful potential. Spring is a wonderful time of year, especially if you planted tulip bulbs last fall! DependingRead More
