Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' open If the stars came down from heaven to become flowers in a garden, I think they might become Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane'. Sunday afternoon, when the sun came out …
Overheard in a garden: Narcissus ‘Emcys’
Narcissus 'Emcys' Overheard in a garden... "Hello, I'm here! Is it Easter? I was planted to bloom at Easter and so here I am. My timing might be a little off but I'm new here and by golly, it seemed …
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Violas and irises all in a row
Decoy viola picture Well, now, this is certainly embarrassing. I'm not sure how it happened and wonder if it was caused by some unseen force (garden fairies) at work in my garden, playing tricks on …
You Can Grow That! Iris reticulata
Iris reticulata Pssssst... over here. Did anyone follow you? Are we alone? I have something to show you in my garden. It's a tiny little iris that is blooming right now in my USDA Hardiness …
News Flash: Winter Teased Spring
Iris histrioides 'Katharine Hodgkin' teased into bloom. MAY DREAMS GARDENS, IN - Winter teased Spring again with sunshine and warm temperatures. In the aftermath, Spring allowed an iris, Iris …
Bulbs, in the generic sense
I finished planting bulbs today, in the generic sense, meaning that I planted bulbs, corms and tubers for spring flowers. Some gardeners, both new and experienced, take great delight in correcting …
