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Name This Flower
This flower has one of the most fabulous scents in the flora world (in my humble opinion), and is native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Can you tell me its name?
Name This Flower
I've been forcing these bulbs at my house. Can you tell me what they're called?
Open House: Holiday Flowers
One of my friends presented me with two forced paper white narcissus bulbs a few weeks ago. The bulbs had barely started to sprout, but they'd sunk down roots into the watery pebbles in their container. Then, a few days before our annual holiday party, the bulbs had a growth spurt, and sprouted delicate, white flowers for the party.
Garden Therapy: Inside Inspiration
I recently cashed in the Smith and Hawken gift certificate that my mom, auntie, and grandmother gave me as a bridal shower present. These green ceramic pots caught my eye, so I bought a trio of them to use for an indoor plant project.
To see how I'm using them, read more
How Big Is Your Bulb Know-How?
Now's the time to get those Fall bulbs in the ground! Do you know the who, what, when, where, and how of Fall bulb planting? Take my quiz to test your knowledge.
Did You Force Any Bulbs This Winter?
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Garden Therapy: Preventing Creatures From Eating Fall Bulbs
Ann Whitman, the green goods supervisor at Gardener's Supply, recently offered some advice for preventing squirrels, deer, and other critters from digging up and destroying your Fall bulbs. Check out her tips below.
- Squirrels love to dig in newly disturbed soil, so prevent them from exploring by disguising your newly planted bulbs.
Casa Quickie: Extend Your Forced Bulb Blooms
If you're forcing bulbs this Winter, you don't want your hard work to disappear in the blink of an eye! When your bulbs bloom, try to keep them in a cool area to extend their flowering lifespan. After you're done displaying them for the day, keep them in a cooler section of your house or basement.
Open House: What's Blooming?
My front porch is overwhelmed with the scent of freesia and jasmine flowers right now. Of course, since I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I'm pretty lucky to always have something in bloom here. When I lived in the Midwest, I remember the thrill of seeing the first crocuses peek through the melting snow.
Found It! Gender-Neutral Bedroom Table Lamp
I noticed that several of you mentioned your love for the table lamp in my recent gender-neutral bedrooms slideshow. I'm with you on that one; it's definitely a statement piece and it does a fabulous job of picking up the subtle blue colors in the bedding. Lucky for you, I know who makes the lamp, and I've actually written about the designer before.
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