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Showing posts with label Bulbs Corms and Rhizomes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bulbs Corms and Rhizomes. Show all posts
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Planting Spring Blooming Bulbs in the Fall by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King Remember last Spring when you promised yourself you’d plant daffodils and tulips?  Well now is the time to follo...
Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Spring-planted Bulbs, Corms and Roots

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Photo courtesy pixshark.com As you are thinking about your summer flower garden, don’t forget to include spring-planted bulbs, corms ...
Monday, February 25, 2019

Terminology for New Flower Gardeners

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Mixed bed of perennials and annuals, photo by Beth Bonnicksen If you are a newcomer to the world of flower gardening, welcome! Prep...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Amaryllis: The Joy That Keeps on Giving by Patti O'Neal

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Samba Amaryllis, photo courtesy Donna Duffy Amaryllis is a rare gift to a gardener, providing near instant gratification producing ...
Monday, October 15, 2018

It's Time to Plant Spring-blooming Bulbs!

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Photo by Donna Duffy When your garden takes on its “fall-ish” look, it’s time to start thinking about planting bulbs for spring bloom...
Friday, June 1, 2018

Fall is Not the Only Time to Plant Bulbs by Carol King

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As you are planting  your summer flower garden, don’t forget to include bulbs, corms and roots. Some examples include gladiolus, dahlias, c...
Sunday, December 10, 2017

Holiday Plant Lore: Amaryllis by Carol King

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Photo by Carol King Amaryllis bulbs are everywhere during the holiday season. As one of the easiest bulbs to force and bloom, the Unite...
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Forcing Paperwhite Narcissus Bulbs by Carol King

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Photo brighter blooms.com Paperwhite narcissus are classic holiday flowers that display the spirit of Christmas. They are availabl...
Saturday, November 18, 2017

Gardening Power to the People: Planting Bulbs Video

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It's not too late to plant spring blooming bulbs! Gardener Gail will show you how.
Saturday, September 23, 2017

Planting and Growing Fall Bulbs by Carol King

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owtdoor.com The gardening season is winding down but remember how beautiful those tulips and daffodils were in April and May? Fall b...
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Tulips Emerging Early by Donna Duffy

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Late season tulips emerging in February, photo by Donna Duffy This recent surge of warm weather has created conditions for some...
Friday, June 3, 2016

Growing Bearded Iris in Colorado by Carol King

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Iris photo Carol King What a year it is for the Bearded Iris ( Iris hybrida ) in gardens along the Front Range! Also called “flags”, ...
Thursday, October 22, 2015

Plant Amaryllis Now for Holiday Blooms by Donna Duffy

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Amaryllis is one of the easiest bulbs to grow and will generally bloom 6-10 weeks after planting. Bloom time varies a bit among va...
Saturday, November 15, 2014

Amaryllis: The Joy that Keeps on Giving by Patti O'Neal

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Amaryllis is a rare gift to a gardener, providing near instant gratification producing a magnificent spectacle in 4-6 weeks. It’s a gift o...
Friday, October 17, 2014

Bulbs 101 by Keith Rabin

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Gardenphotos.com Poet Emily Dickinson referred to herself as a “ Lunatic On Bulbs “ , while referring to her passion for daffodils, hya...
Monday, March 3, 2014

Keeping Spring Flowering Bulbs Happy by Rebecca Anderson

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This morning I found some crocus (Crocus sp.) leaves peaking through the mulch.  It’s a sure sign spring is on its way when the crocus,...
Sunday, September 8, 2013

Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs in September and October by Carol King

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Fritillaria meleagris photo courtesy davesgarden.com Have you ordered your spring booming bulbs yet? This is the time to do so. I know...
Monday, December 17, 2012

Spring Blooming Bulbs Leafing in December by Mary Small

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Tulips Leafing in December Photo by Mary Small Last time I checked the calendar it was December.  So why are some of my spring blooming ...
Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Crocosmia by Gardener Dave

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Occasionally when I find a plant I like and am curious about, I like to research it for more information. Many years ago on a trip to the...
Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Big Colorful Cannas by Gardener Dave

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The Canna Lily is one flower that is frequently overlooked by Front Range gardeners. Perhaps the tropical nature of this showy plant gives...