Favorite Bulb Sources – Floret Flowers
We are always asked where to buy fall planted bulbs. Here is a list of our favorite mail order sources in the US. Be sure to read below for a…
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We are always asked where to buy fall planted bulbs. Here is a list of our favorite mail order sources in the US. Be sure to read below for a…
I started growing flowers when our children were very young. To put this into perspective, Elora is a junior in college and Jasper just graduated high school. So, I have…
In preparation for our upcoming fellowship program and to host our next class, I wanted to share a little more about the process of creating the course and why we…
I started growing flowers more than 15 years ago in my backyard when my kids were still really little. At that time social media wasn’t even a thing yet and…
One of my favorite things about old roses, in addition to their wild habit, wonderful scent, and vintage look, is that many of them are propagated by cuttings and grown…
When I started growing dahlias I had no idea that you could grow them from seed. It was actually a good 10 years into my journey with them that I…
Children are out of school. It’s been a long time since you left. Summer is finally here. The holiday season is officially in full swing. Unfortunately, due to the increase…
Summer Stingers to Watch for This Season Before you learn how to get rid of wasps and keep them away, here’s a quick guide on which stinging insects to watch…
Here in the Skagit Valley, the tulip fields are about to turn into the most phenomenal display of color. Even though I’ve lived in this area for almost 20 years,…
I’m very excited to share my latest interview with Klaus Dalby (you can read my first interview with him) here). Described as Klaus “Scandinavian Martha Stewart” and her books and…