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Dig Into Spring

Dig Into Spring

We should never let a growing season end without investing in spring. Colorful leaves may be falling now, but having a plan for spring color will make all the difference as the snow recedes and we need a shot of color. Fall planted bulbs are a promise we make to...
Alliums – Discover The Missing Link!

Alliums – Discover The Missing Link!

Fall Bulb Profile Imagine a beautiful late spring day. As your tulips and daffodils are beginning to fade, you are now waiting for summer perennials to bloom and for annuals to really take off. If you want something to fill in that garden gap, it’s time to meet...
Colchicum – A Fall Gem

Colchicum – A Fall Gem

Many folks are unaware of wonderful flowering bulbs for fall color. Yup, I said fall. There is a fall blooming Crocus as well as a crocus look-alike called Colchicum. These delightful flowers pop up in September and October on 4”-8” wiry stems, ‘sans’ leaves.  The...
Bulbs for Fall Planting

Bulbs for Fall Planting

Allium – Ornamental Colors range from white to deep purple. Blooms in late spring, early summer. Allium – Garlic Anemone Camassia PNW native plant. Naturalizes well. Likes moist soil. Blooms in May/June. Colchicum Fall blooming within a few weeks of...
Dahlias – Delightfully Diverse

Dahlias – Delightfully Diverse

It’s unknown exactly when dahlias reemerged, hybridized and beautified, in North America. Originally from Mexico, the tubers eventually found their way to Europe. They spent a few centuries making the rounds in botanical and horticultural circles, and eventually made...