I’ll admit it: up until a few years ago, I didn’t mess around with bulbs that weren’t hardy in my area. I only grew those plants which I knew would reliably return year after year and if I did grow anything that wouldn’t survive the winter, well, I grew it as an annual and just planned on replanting the following…Read More
I have to admit, I find the month of August extremely enjoyable for two opposite reasons: on the one hand, I love the summer and the beautiful weather August can typically bring, but on the other, I love the fact that autumn is not fall off. As long as the winter can get here in the upper Midwest, there is…Read More
As some of my regular readers have noticed, the Bulb Blog recently got a face-lift! My graphic designer has put in lots of long hours to give this site a new look and I am so proud of the new design. I’m hoping you’ll find it pleasant to read and a little more user-friendly. (As always, if you have any…Read More
What Happened to My Tulips? “Last year my tulips were just beautiful and had countless blooms…this year I can count how many I have on both hands. What happened?” I have heard countless comments similar to the one above from fellow gardeners. And rightly so! Everyone knows tulips are supposed to be one of the easiest plants to grow and…Read More
Part II: Starting the Forcing Process Ok. So you’ve decided to try your hand at forcing some flower bulbs (or your lack of time to plant the fall bulbs you purchased has decided it for you). Let’s start the process! First off, you will want to decided HOW and WHERE you want to chill your bulbs. This will be largely…Read More
Part I: What is Forcing??? We’ve all been there: for one reason or another you didn’t get to planting your spring-blooming bulbs this fall. Maybe you live in an apartment or condo where you have no yard, maybe the weather turned colder faster than you expected, or maybe you just plain didn’t get to it. Whatever the reason may be,…Read More
Who’s on YOUR Nice List? Yesterday I went to the dentist. I hate the dentist. Notice, I didn’t say I hate MY dentist, I just hate THE dentist in general. Who in their right mind would actually find enjoyment sitting reclined in an uncomfortable chair, their mouth wide open while someone digs around in there? Then of course it never…Read More
It’s Good to Be Back! So for those of you who may have noticed, the blog posts have been few and far between lately. For this I do apologize but assure you I have had good reason. Over the summer, my husband and I welcomed two new “little gardeners” to our family: adorable twin girls! Just when I thought I…Read More
Must Have Fall Planted Bulbs for 2010 Sensual Touch Fringed Tulip New for 2010 the Sensual Touch Fringed Double Tulip is an absolute must have! The shades of orange, pink, green and salmon adorn the petals it amazes me as to how a flower can naturally be this beautiful. Not only are the colors in the petals spectacular it is…Read More
Brilliant Begonias! The next type of spring-planted bulbs we’re going to focus on is the Tuberous Begonia. Known for their wonderful ability to grow in the shade, small habit and lush green foliage, these tubers make great addition to shady gardens and borders. In this article, we’ll review the advantages of using these beauties in your garden, as well as…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!