Tag Archives: Bulbs

Plant of the Month

Tweet Calla Lily Zantedeschia or Arum Lily is another sure sign of spring.  As a house plant they reach 12 to 15 inches high. In shades of pink white, rust and many shades of purple these cup shaped blossoms are … Continue reading

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What’s Blooming?

Tweet Tulips This week’s featured flower is the tulip. What a joy it is to see this delightful flower appear in the garden each spring.  In order to do this you need to plant the bulbs in the fall of the … Continue reading

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What’s Blooming?

Tweet Iris This week’s featured flower is the iris. Commonly known as fleur-de-lis, it is anything but common. Pronounced Eye-ris, these bulbs originate from southern Europe and the Mediterranean. This is a sure sign of Spring in many parts of the world, however … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week

Tweet   To keep squirrels from eating your plants, and bulbs sprinkle them with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn’t hurt the plant and the squirrels wont’ come near it.

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Tip of the Week

Tweet        Not just for St. St Patricks Day Buy seasonal flowers and boughs grown locally. Recycle vases, clean out cupboards and donate to flower shop or nonprofits. Consider using a vase you have for your next professional design. Plant cut … Continue reading

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