Beauty doesn’t have to be intimidating. Double amaryllis are easy to grow, so why not increase the loveliness and pleasure twofold? Check out our fabulous double amaryllis varieties! Is it real? Can I touch it? Was it hard to grow? Where can I get these? This is what your friends will ask upon seeing the exquisite flowers of Amaryllis Elvas. Pure white to

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in Amaryllis, Christmas

You’re busy making a list and checking it twice this holiday season, so when it comes to last minute décor or gifts for anyone on your list, a little help is always nice. Santa's Little Helpers are specially cultivated Amaryllis bulbs that bloom in 4 to 6 weeks from planting.  Plant them in potting soil with a third of the bulb

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in Amaryllis, Christmas

Everyone can enjoy the beauty of Amaryllis with a Touch of Wax. A colourful wax coating is applied by hand to specially selected Amaryllis bulbs. The wax seals the bulb up tight. The bulb inside has everything it needs (including moisture) to produce beautiful and elegant blooms this winter. Yes! That’s right, there is no need to pot up the bulb in

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in Amaryllis, Holidays, Winter

If you’ve never done layer planting before, don't worry, it’s super-easy! Here’s our easy step-by-step guide! First, select your container. Plastic pots won’t crack unlike terra cotta, and they offer some protection against cold wind. Pick one at least 12-14” inches deep with drainage holes. The pot’s diameter can be 8-10” inches across. Bulbs grow best in well-draining soils, so we’ll

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in Container Gardening, Tulips

Deer can visit the garden any time of year, but they find the fresh tender shoots in early spring so tempting. Thankfully, Canadian gardeners have a great selection of spring flowering bulbs that deer naturally turn away from – especially Narcissus and Allium. These are two essentials in the deer-resistant spring garden, and Florissa has some fabulous varieties available for

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in Alliums, Daffodil, Deer Resistant

Strawberry, meet Pineapple! Albino Berries are a new white Strawberry that is sure to impress with its excellent flavour similar to a pineapple. They are a unique small berry, about the size of a nickel, which is a white to blush pink with bright red seeds. Perfect for any berry recipe! Although the Albino Berry is a new variety, it has a

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in Berries, Garden Tips

By now I hope you are enjoying the great smoothies using some new ingredients. Now I’m diving into the healthy side of your meal – salads! Once again I’m featuring some of the less common vegetables and fruits that you can find in Florissa retailers this year. What a great opportunity for some variety in your meals, giving you a reason to plant

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in Garden Tips

With 2015 well on its way and New Years Resolutions still fresh in our minds, it’s a perfect time to think about new and healthy recipes to keep you going throughout the year. Smoothies are a healthy snack or breakfast for anyone and I’ve found* some great recipes that feature some of the less common fruits. They are sure to

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While we work our way into the new year and January is here, gardeners are probably cozied up by the fireplaces or re-reading their favourite garden magazines, just waiting for Spring to arrive. However, if you have a bit of a itch to keep your garden in it's best shape and want to continue to keep your gardening hobby going

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