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Forcing Branches
March 3, 2021 – Posted in: Experiments, Forsythia, How-to, The Earliest FlowersIt can get addictive--bringing dormant branches into the house so they can flower early is one way to get the jump on spring. Click the link to find out how!
My New Fave Winter Bloomer
February 12, 2021 – Posted in: Acquisitions, How-to, Plant info, What's up/bloomingTired of forcing the same bulbs every winter? Let me introduce you to the Madeiran squill. Click to learn more:
Adventures with Paperwhites
February 19, 2020 – Posted in: Experiments, How-to, Narcissus, What's up/bloomingIn search of perfect paperwhites . . . haven't gotten there yet. But I've learned that pebbles just don't work for me.
My Wintering Over Experiments: Year 2
November 20, 2019 – Posted in: Experiments, Garden chores, How-toI'm reporting on the results of last year's experiment, when I wintered over a bunch of plants from my summer containers, hoping I can grow them again next year, even bigger and better. Some died, some struggled, and some did pretty well. I don't have ideal conditions, but I won't know what works and what doesn't unless I try. Read along to find out how I'm storing over a dozen different plants.
One Way Or Another, I Will Have Flowers
January 16, 2019 – Posted in: Experiments, How-to, What's up/bloomingBulb forcing has had its ups and downs this winter, but I continue to experiment. One day I'll figure out what works best, but in the meantime, come learn along with me!
My Wintering Over Experiments
December 9, 2018 – Posted in: Experiments, Garden chores, How-toIt's an experiment: I'm wintering over a bunch of plants from my summer containers, hoping I can grow them again next year, even bigger and better. I know I don't have ideal conditions, but I won't know what works and what doesn't unless I try. Read along to find out how I'm storing over a dozen different plants.
Lily-Of-The-Valley, Dressed Up For A Party
January 31, 2018 – Posted in: How-toThose lilies-of-the-valley I forced? I transferred them to a decorative container and they became the centerpiece for a tea party baby shower. It turned out very well, if I do say so myself. Click the link to learn how I did it and view the pretty pictures!
How To Have Fragrant Lily-Of-The-Valley In The Middle Of The Winter
January 16, 2018 – Posted in: How-to, What's up/bloomingMove over, hyacinths. Stand back, amaryllis. It's time for lily-of-the-valley to take center stage. Yes, lily-of-the-valley! Did you know you could force lily-of-the-valley indoors during the winter? It's not too hard at all, if you buy specially prepared roots. And the fragrance is wonderful, not to mention the pleasure of actually watching plants grow while it's snowing outside.
How To Create And Maintain Trails In Your Woods
January 4, 2018 – Posted in: Habitat gardening, Hardscaping and Projects, How-toI love to walk the path through our woods. And maintaining them as I walk along them, I feel like I'm gardening in the depths of winter. If you have woods on your property, read how I've created these paths and start some of your own!
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