Brutal Weather
The tulips took a beating after a thunderstorm last night. We needed the rain, though.
Fritillaria Fever
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When I lived in London,I used to walk past a meadow of frits in Kensington Gardens. Now I want my own, how many years will it take?
Some of My Favorite Spring Bulbs
With an early spring, the daffodils are a blooming, and the tulips, hyacinths, muscari and irises are not far behind!
Galanthus nivalis ‘Walrus’
After a two year wait, my 'Walrus' finally bloomed. It inspired me to start my own blog.
Siberian Squill Blooms Early
Thanks to the mild winter and early spring, this Siberian squill is blooming earlier than usual, joining snowdrops, eranthis and crocuses.
Bulbs blooming too early?
Are your bulbs blooming too early this year? Check out Chicago Botanic Garden's take on it.
Where to Plant Fall Bulbs
The places where the snow melts first are the places where early spring bulbs will bloom first. Here's where I will plant some come fall.
New (to me) Flowers
Never would have grown Mirabilis longiflora if Craig Levy hadn't sent it to me.
Daffodils return to Filoli
1 million daffodil bulbs planted at Filoli near San Francisco. Yes, the Dynasty mansion!
Lucky Number Crocus GBBD Feb ’12
The earliest blooming crocus in my garden, blooming the earliest it has ever done so.
