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Heigh Ho! The Holly!
About this time two years ago, I was looking for a great photo of holly to use on our homepage for Christmas. I Googled Images, and found a really beautiful one from an herb site. I emailed and asked … more →
Gardening, Gardening, Gardening
Heigh Ho! The Holly!
Ray wrote 1 day ago: About this time two years ago, I was looking for a great photo of holly to use on our homepage for C … more →
Not your ordinary Amaryllis.
Ray wrote 2 months ago: Here are just some of the Amaryllis Hybrids we have on the site for this fall and winter. Of cours … more →
The Fall Bulb that's not Dutch.
Ray wrote 3 months ago: Of course, lots of the bulbs we consider Dutch Bulbs for fall planting aren’t Dutch at all. … more →
The latest, greatest Hydrangeas
Ray wrote 5 months ago: In working up the products for our all-new list of Flowering Shrubs for fall shipment, I learned a l … more →
The Goddess of the Rainbow
Ray wrote 5 months ago: Who was Iris? You guessed it. To the ancient Greeks, she was the Goddess of the Rainbow. And no wo … more →
Now is Iris planning time.
Ray wrote 6 months ago: Have you been seeing the big beautiful Bearded Irises in bloom? They’re finishing their lavis … more →
Call this one "Tiger Lily."
Ray wrote 7 months ago: Here’s the REAL Tiger Lily, even though millions of people call various other spotted orange o … more →
You're so vain! Narcissus and the Daffodil
Ray wrote 8 months ago: Here’s my most-viewed post ever from several years of blogging. And now that daffodils are in … more →
Our Hardy Hibiscus Hybrids, a great story.
Ray wrote 11 months ago: Do you know the story of the fabulous Hardy Hibiscus Hybrids? They’re part of a confusing gro … more →
Heigh Ho! The Holly!
Ray wrote 1 year ago: Here’s a repeat of a post I did a year ago. Lots of people have asked for it, so enjoy: Today, … more →
Daylilies for next spring. Incredible!
Ray wrote 1 year ago: Did you know there are over 20,000 hybrid daylilies in the world? Well, there are, and more and mor … more →
Amaryllis Grandma never knew.
Ray wrote 1 year ago: WOW! Just look at the amaryllis for this winter’s indoor bloom. People love them for the holi … more →
The Truth about Goldenrod
Ray wrote 1 year ago: No hay fever, and lots of wonderful surprises. Over 25 years ago, when we began gardening with wild … more →
Popularity Contest for Bulbs
Ray wrote 1 year ago: Every fall people want to know. What are the most popular Dutch Bulbs planted in the US? Well, the … more →
It's not your grandmother's amaryllis.
Ray wrote 1 year ago: An Amaryllis is an amaryllis is an amaryllis, right? Not so, my friends from Holland tell me. It see … more →
New Guide to all the Irises.
Ray wrote 1 year ago: We’ve just finished a simple, clear explanation on the various Iris groups used in gardens … more →
You're so vain! Narcissus & the Daffodil
Ray wrote 1 year ago: Gardeners know the real name of the daffodil is Narcissus. But do you know the story? In Greek myt … more →
Sex, Power and a Flower
Ray wrote 1 year ago: Flowers have been used for almost everything in history, but one of the grand stories is the one of … more →
This flower has a story to tell.
Ray wrote 1 year ago: Do you know the history of the tulip? How about the daffodil? Unless you know all about Tulipomani … more →
