My Passion for Amaryllis
Some people countdown to Christmas with chocolate advent calendars, or catchy holiday carols. I count down with amaryllis. Each December morning, I slip on my wool socks and eagerly tiptoeRead More
Creative Ways to Gift Paperwhites
Paperwhites are the easiest bulbs to force for holiday blooms. Plant them in soil or water and you’ll have a beautiful, fragrant flower show in just 4-6 weeks. These bulbsRead More
How to Force Tulips Indoors
A cheerful pot of forced tulips on the kitchen counter will brighten even the gloomiest winter days. Their blooms are a refreshing reminder that spring is on the way and forcingRead More
How to Force Hyacinths in Soil and Water
Each February fragrant hyacinth flowers awaken on my dining room table while the garden sleeps beneath a blanket of snow. How can this spring floral display be accomplished in the dead of winter?Read More
How to Plant Bearded Iris
The late-May garden wouldn’t be complete without a stand of bearded irises dancing in the breeze. Their rich, velvety petals, intoxicating fragrance, and cascading beards make my gardener heart swoon. ButRead More
Get the Longest Vase Life from Hydrangeas
Do you want to get the longest vase life from hydrangeas? Of course, you do! Who wouldn’t want those big, blue blooms to last forever? But perhaps you’ve cut aRead More
Managing Dahlias for Maximum Blooms
Dahlias are workhorse plants that pump out tons of blooms from midsummer until frost. Though they naturally put on a fabulous floral show with little human intervention, with a few additional steps, youRead More
Best Fillers for a Cut Flower Garden
Foliage and fillers are the backbone of a cutting garden. The best fillers for a cut flower garden provide structure, bulk, and interest to bouquets. A steady supply of bothRead More
Tips for Using Peonies as Cut Flowers
Peonies are the most decadent and captivating flowers in the late spring garden. Their never-ending layers of petals, delightful perfume, and old-world charm are impossible to resist. While enjoying their blousy bloomsRead More
Tips for Using Tulips as Cut Flowers
Tulips have been stealing the hearts of gardeners and florists for centuries. Their bold, brilliant blooms light up the spring garden with color, and a vase of tulips will fill yourRead More