If you’re a raised bed gardener, chances are your beds are empty for a large portion of the year: from the end of harvest through the winter. What if you could squeeze in another crop? Consider fall-planted, spring-blooming bulbs. At the front of our building, we have a set of raised beds and planters, which […]
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Pretty Puschkinia
Meet the puschkinia, an understated beauty that’s perfect for an intimate garden, planting along a path or walkway, and carpeting the ground beneath trees or shrubs. What’s more, these bulbs bloom early and tolerate light shade. When the International Botanical Congress convenes, once every six years, one of their most important tasks is to approve […]
Critter-Proofing Fall Bulbs
“I’ve tried bulbs, but the squirrels dig them up.” “I planted tulips last year, but nothing came up in the spring. I think something ate the bulbs.” “The deer and bunnies get my tulips every spring. I love them, but it’s just not worth it.” Sound familiar? If you’re ready to try again, I’ve got […]