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If you’re already missing being able to play in the dirt outdoors, I’ve got a fun project for you. It involves planting Amaryllis bulbs indoors! If you’re not familiar with these amazing bulbs, they are known for their huge size and drop-dead gorgeous flowers. They are super easy to grow and such a joy when they’re in bloom. You can find Amaryllis […]
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Do you enjoy seeing tulips and daffodils in the spring? I’m sure you do and I’m right there with you. They’re always such a wonderful sight, especially after a long winter. If you’re wondering how to plant fall bulbs, you’re in luck. I just finished putting together a video on bulb-planting tips so you will have the most success. Sure, […]
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The day before the first killing frost in the Spokane area, Bill and I headed up to Manito Park. We wanted to admire the last of the blooming dahlias in the test garden. Boy, am I glad we did because they were absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately, many of them had a number rather than a cultivar name. That could be because […]
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I know next spring seems so far off but fall is the time for planting spring-blooming bulbs. But not just any bulbs, mind you. Why not plant some of the less common specialty bulbs? That’s exactly what I wrote about for today’s garden column. Here’s a link to it: Plant bulbs this fall for a colorful display next spring. (you […]
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Early last fall, I decided to take the plunge and learn how to overwinter Canna lily bulbs. I’d never done it before but am crazy about Cannas and hate tossing them in the compost pile once the frosts hit. It turns out, it’s not all that hard. Here’s a video I filmed on the initial process: I stored the Canna […]
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