It’s Time to Consider Summer-Blooming Bulbs

It’s Time to Consider Summer-Blooming Bulbs

A few weeks ago my friend Danyelle mentioned she had great spring color between her crocus, daffodil, and tulips, but wanted to know more about flowers that would come back year after year later in the season. Since she’s a zone six like me, I started doing some...
Spring blooms on great deals now

Spring blooms on great deals now

It’s still a great time to buy spring bulbs. Though the place I usually buy mine has already run out, if you poke around, you might find great deals on bulbs, both online or in a store near you. Spring-blooming bulbs can be planted well into early winter if...
Look Ahead to Winter Blooms

Look Ahead to Winter Blooms

Summer flowers are spent, most fall blooms are fading, but winter color is still ahead. If you like to enjoy a burst of spring daffodils on your counter or end table long before crocuses pop through the ground, now is the time to start planning. You will be able to...
Prepare for next year’s garden

Prepare for next year’s garden

My annuals have turned brown–I believe I mentioned once before that I like to eek every last bloom from them before pulling them out for the season–and my perennials have mostly followed in their wake. Now it’s time to collect seeds for next season....