Imagine you are walking through your favorite local farmer’s market in August. You see delicious tomatoes, cucumbers, and other summer vegetables. You will also most likely see a wide selection of cut flowers for bouquets at the farmers market. One of the cut flowers you will probably see are colorful gladiolus flowers. These mid to late summer blooming flowers are…Read More
Surprise yourself this summer by growing beautiful gladiolus that can be used for fresh cut flower displays in your home. Gladiolus don’t always have the best reputation, often the first thing a person has to say about gladiolus, is “oh those are the funereal flowers,” right? Gladiolus are not just for funerals, they make stunning displays, especially when a group…Read More
Believe it or not, the spring planting season is just around the corner (this is definitely harder for some of us to believe than others!). In order to help turn all of our thoughts ahead to the days when the snow will disappear and the ground will thaw — yes, it WILL happen! — I will be featuring another one…Read More
Want to Grow Bulbs but Confused About When to Plant? We’ve all seen it: the neighbor’s yard full of brilliant tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth in the spring…or the gorgeous fenceline covered with vibrantly-colored dahlias and lilies in the late summer. Wouldn’t we all love to grow flowers like these? You can! The key is knowing when to plant what and…Read More
Planting bulbs and perennials in pots is a great way to expand your planting area. It also offers diverse options for growing items that aren’t hardy in your zone. The portability of container plantings allows you to change your mind easily later in the season. If you’re like me and love planting in pots, here are 5 sunny container garden…Read More
Every year Pantone chooses a color of the year. The chosen color inspires trends in fashion, interior design, graphic design as well as packaging and plastics. It can also be a source of inspiration for what colors to add to the garden. Add the Pantone color of the year with flowers, foliage, pottery, or garden art. The 2023 Pantone Color…Read More
New to gardening with flower bulbs? If you need some inspiration on what to plant in your garden this year start with a garden collection. They contain an assortment of flower bulbs or perennials which allow you to try a variety of new plants. Many of the garden collections provide solutions to common garden problems such as finding deer-resistant bulbs,…Read More
Container gardening is an accessible way to garden that nearly everyone can participate in. People living in condos and apartments rely on gardening in containers, so they may have plants in their outdoor space. Planting flower bulbs in containers is also a great way to expand your garden area for homeowners with limited space. Of course, adding pots to the…Read More
When it’s -4 degrees outside it’s hard to imagine thinking about summer flowers. However, the best way to overcome the winter blues IS to think about flowers and digging in the garden. Making a list of what I wish to plant this spring is a proven cure for the winter blues. Visualizing the results this summer of spring planting adventures…Read More
Dancing in the moonlight is a great way to spend a summer evening. Enjoying the glow of flowers lit up under the moonlight garden is another great way to spend a summer evening. Imagine doing both in your backyard! Enjoy a lovely evening with friends under the glow of the moon with flowers that glow in the dark. Creating an…Read More
If you need any help with gardening or if you have plant-related questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jenny San Filippo. She can provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed with your next project!
If you’re looking to run a fundraiser in the fall, spring or during the holiday season, Flower Power Fundraising is an excellent option! Sell a wide assortment of bulbs and earn 50% profit on all of your sales! It’s fun and easy!