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Re: Bluebell Bulbs - how can I keep them for next year?

Maria, I have never heard of anyone digging up Spanish Bluebells and storing them. I tried to do a little research for you but could not come up with an answer. I do know if you try and store them make sure the bulbs have airflow. I will call some of my colleagues to see if they can help us.

Posted to Gardening Tips & Advice (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 05-23-2008
Please Don't Overwater!

The spring planting season has arrived for some of us and is very close for other patient gardeners. With each passing day more trees, perennials, annuals, bulbs and vegetables are being carefully planted. With so many new plants finding homes, it is exciting to ponder all the greenery that is being...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-24-2008
Rosy Returns Daylily

I'm excited about this Rosy Returns Daylily. In my area, I'm used to seeing daylilies in only orange colors. This would be a nice rosy color to add with them or to possibly have in different areas of a garden. We live near a museum that has a tall steep hill and they have planted hundreds of...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-20-2008
Re: tulips

Hi Anne, and welcome to our community. Tulip and crocus bulbs are like candy to some critters. Squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, mice, moles and probably some more that don't come to mind right away. Some of these critters probably wouldn't bother plantings in pots but squirrels surely will and depending...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 03-18-2008
Easy to grow bulbs - Anemone - Blue & White Mix Bulbs

Anemone De Caen 'Blue & White Mix' are part of the anemone family which come from the Roman and Greek time periods. The Greek name roughly translates into "windflower". The wind that blows the petal open eventually blows the dead petals away. They are easy care and great for container...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-10-2008
Re: hyacinth

davidgoodrich, Welcome to our gardening community and thanks for the post. We are glad that you found us. It sounds like you are starting the bulbs in pots and would like to transplant them outside. In regards to transplanting them, that will depend on your area. You generally want to plant them in the...

Posted to Bulbs (Forum) by bryan-nhn on 02-27-2008
Bulb Tips!

Here in the Midwestern states, gardeners can look at their calendars and know that spring is right around the corner but if we walk outdoors, it stills feels like mid-winter. If you're a person who likes four distinctive seasons, the Midwest is for you As we approach the end of February, Midwesterners...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-17-2008
How to grow Amaryllis bulbs

Amaryllis is known for it's large flowers that look exotic and dangerous and yet they are the easiest bulbs to bring to bloom. They can be planted indoors and/or outdoors. There are many varieties and their colors can be in shades of red, white, pink, orange and salmon and some are striped or variegated...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-08-2008
Can I plant in March?

For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which in some areas can be March and some can be as late...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2008
Water Saving Plants

As we all know, watering is a vital part to gardening. Plants need just the right amount of water to stay healthy. Too much, or too little can be harmful to the plants. It is not always easy to stay on top of watering, especially if you live in an area that is experiencing a drought. There are many things...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-31-2008

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