Had enough of winter? Why not plant a flower? If you’re looking forward to spring, this is the day for you. It’s still early in the season, so you may have to plant your flower indoors. But if you’re lucky, you might be able to plant something outside. Here are my suggestions for some plants to get in the ground - they're some of my favorites. If you can’t find plants in your local garden center or greenhouse, then go ahead and start some … [Read more...]
Signs of Spring: Early blooming flowers in my garden
Although it was muddy, I took a walk through my yard this afternoon before heading back to the office. I was really looking at the vegetable plots I just planted although it's only been a few days. I'm already on seed watch, waiting for the signs of the first sprouts. But while traipsing through the yard, I started to see the signs of spring starting to show. I took some photos of some of my favorites. Spring beauties can be found in the … [Read more...]
Guide to Planting Spring-flowering Bulbs in Fall
With spring around the corner, I am anticipating the bloom of spring-flowering bulbs. If you planted yours in the fall, you should expect to start seeing them in late winter or early spring. There’s nothing like the early color to break up the bleakness of the winter garden. Daffodils Daffodils or narcissus come in a variety of color variations – yellows, pinks, oranges, whites, double-flowered, trumpet, and miniature. These flowering bulbs … [Read more...]