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Amaryllis - Double Dragon Bright Red Beauty

Amaryllis are known for their awesome beauty over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The Double Dragon Amaryllis blooms from November into January in the warmer zones of 9 to 11. They can brighten up a dreary winter time on a windowsill or table. We had some Amaryllis this past winter at our office...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 11-14-2008
Can you suggest a good lily to buy, there seems to be so many varieties?

You are certainly correct with your observation of lots of lily varieties. Lilies present a bewildering amount of choices. There are about 80 species and hundreds of lily hybrids to choose from. So suggesting a good one for you to grow would be quite easy, as they all are quite beautiful. I suggest looking...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 10-18-2008
Sweet Smelling Spring

Fragrance is essential in a successful garden. If you are choosing spring-flowering bulbs remember to check labels for any reference to scent. Hyacinths , of course, are the stars of the scented spring garden, but some varieties of tulips and daffodils are also fragrant. I am fond of double daffodils...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 09-29-2008
Fringed Tulips

Several years ago I was helping out in a neighbor's back yard. The yard was quite deep and I discovered during the course of my work that my neighbor kept an eight by ten area at the very back for a large compost pile. Her landscaper routinely dumped the grass clippings and fall leaves there, and...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 09-11-2008
Early blooming Tulip - Single Early - Apricot Beauty

If you are like me and have trouble waiting for the snow to melt and the flower bulbs to begin poking their heads up then this is the one for you. The Apricot Beauty, Tulipa single early 'Apricot Beauty', is a fall bulb that will start your garden out in early spring with fragrant light peach...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-21-2008
A fun August "Surprise" Lily

We just had a surprise in our landscape this August. We moved into a home that is over 100 years old. The original owners had done lots of landscaping although after they passed away and new owners took over, it was and still is quite an overgrown area. We have had lots of surprises of plants that have...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-20-2008
What does the term "Hardy Bulb" mean?

Hardy bulbs can be described as bulbs that can be left in the ground safely all year around. Heavy frost and freezing of the soil around the bulbs will not harm a hardy bulb. Many fall planted bulbs are hardy bulbs. The most familiar of these bulbs would be tulips , crocus, daffodils and hyacinths. All...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 07-31-2008
What is the difference between a corm and a bulb?

The term bulb is commonly used for corms, rhizomes, and tubers. The true bulb can be described as a sphere like structure that has dry, scale type leaves around the structure. The scales are attached at the base of the bulb. Roots arise from this base. Tulips and Lilies are examples of true bulbs. Corms...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by papiospring-nhn on 07-27-2008
Re: Bluebell Bulbs - how can I keep them for next year?

Maria, I have never heard of anyone digging up Spanish Bluebells and storing them. I tried to do a little research for you but could not come up with an answer. I do know if you try and store them make sure the bulbs have airflow. I will call some of my colleagues to see if they can help us.

Posted to Gardening Tips & Advice (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 05-23-2008
Please Don't Overwater!

The spring planting season has arrived for some of us and is very close for other patient gardeners. With each passing day more trees, perennials, annuals, bulbs and vegetables are being carefully planted. With so many new plants finding homes, it is exciting to ponder all the greenery that is being...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-24-2008

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