Spring is here! The grass is green, buds are swelling and flowers are beginning to emerge. Planting season has arrived. The excitement of a tracking email has hit your inbox. The order of bulbs will arrive in a couple of days. You patiently wait a couple of days. Finally, “delivery day” has arrived! You rush to get the package, open…Read More
A start of a new year means a start to new flowers in your garden! During the long months of winter, the excitement of spring and getting back into the garden helps keep us going. Having an early plan for what you will add to your garden this year will help ensure variety in color and texture continues for your…Read More
Flowers behave in mysterious ways. Their genetics dictate the patterns they create, as well as their size, bloom time, and many other features and attributes. Plants tend to follow the laws of nature, but sometimes even with our best efforts, they don’t behave as they should. We can plant bulbs and perennials with the best intentions; proper planting location and…Read More
ROY-G-BIV that is how you learn the colors of the rainbow when you are a kid. R for red, O for Orange, Y for Yellow, G for Green, B for Blue, I for Indigo, and V for Violet. Plan for cut flowers in your vases in every color of the rainbow this summer. Flower gardens provide us an opportunity to…Read More
Doe a deer a female deer eating all my flowers! This may be your daily morning proclamation when looking at your backyard. Homeowners who have deer in their area know the nuisance these forest-dwelling creatures can be. Deer are becoming more and more accustomed to suburban and urban life and therefore are devouring more and more gardens throughout the United…Read More
Before we can answer the question of when is the best time to plant summer blooming bulbs? We must determine what summer-blooming bulbs are! Online retailers like Holland Bulb Farms and Tulip World sell a variety of bulbs, perennials, fruit, and vegetable plants for planting in spring. Typically out of their assortment we consider summer-blooming bulbs to be bulbs that…Read More
A new year has arrived which means its time for new plants. Since the new year arrives in the coldest part of the year many of us aren’t able to get into the garden and plant right away. Therefore, we have to daydream, plot and plan for warmer days in the garden. Dream with me a little about the sun,…Read More
Oh. Deer! Is one way to respond when you see deer munching on your flowers and plants in the garden. These four-legged furry animals are not typically seen as friends to most gardeners. Deer in the garden can cause plenty of damage to your trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs. Since I am not a deer it is hard for me…Read More
Plan now for cut flowers all summer! The impact flowers have on the world cannot be diminished. Flowers play an important role in almost all major life events; weddings, holidays, new life as well as end of life celebrations. The beauty and intricacy that flowers provide are astounding. Flowers should not be reserved only for the big moments in life,…Read More
2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral We are already a little over a month into 2019 and like all new years, the newness of the year tends to fade pretty quickly. Often resolutions are abandoned by this time of the year. It is easy for that “New Year, New Me” feeling to fade away as the days and…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!