Four ways to create community through gardening this fall
Community centers on fellowship with others, especially around a common interest. At Florissa, there is nothing we love more than seeing a community gather and grow together around a shared love of gardening and the outdoors. We get to delight in our online community of readers that share in horticultural information and knowledge with us. But there is nothing better
All About Crocus: How To Plant, Grow And Care For Crocus
Crocus bulbs are small, vibrant flowering bulbs that belong to the iris family and are known to bring a burst of colour to gardens - just when it's needed most. Crocuses are among the earliest bulbs to bloom in late winter to spring. Often peeking through the last remnants of snow with their bright, cup-shaped flowers in hues of purple,
Favourite Fall Flowering Bulbs to Plant for a Beautiful Garden
As you stroll through your neighbourhood from late August through October, you may see some new cheerful flowers popping up. These beautiful blooms are from autumn flowering Crocus and Colchicum. Like a breath of fresh air, they bring a fascinating and colourful addition to your garden, when many perennials are starting to wind down for Fall. Whether you’re a seasoned
New Fall Bulbs and Accent Flowers to Make Your Spring Garden Pop!
As the summer months wrap up, cooler weather starts to roll in and autumn appears. It’s a season of leaves changing colour, crisp fresh air, pumpkins, and it is also a very exciting time for gardeners! Spring flowering bulbs hit the garden centre shelves, complete with standard favourites along with some dazzling new varieties! It’s now time to plan out
Caring for Spring Flowering Bulbs After They Bloom
Spring flowering bulbs welcome us into a new season of gardening. It’s great to enjoy the hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocuses, muscari, and other spring bulbs planted so many months before. It’s been a long winter of waiting for our garden to show us the results of what we have planted. Unfortunately, when the spring season comes to an end, our
Cut Flower Favourites
Having your very own cut flower garden is such a rewarding treat! You get to bring your homegrown flowers indoors to enjoy. Vases of cut flowers in your house are an instant way to add colour to any room, and a smile to every face. There are so many flowers to choose from out there, however not all flowers are
Easy Layer Containers with Florissa
The leaves are changing colour, the air is crisp, and fall bulb planting season is upon us! While fall planting & gardening is a treat, the real reason for fall bulb planting is so that we can enjoy those stunning blooms next spring! You can pick all your favourites, and make your containers completely customized to your own style! Have
New Florissa Fall Planting Favourites!
Fall is here and it’s time to start thinking about planting your spring garden! The leaves are changing colour, pumpkin spice lattes are in full swing, and we can’t wait for all the new fall products to hit the garden centre shelves! With so many new introductions this year alone (Florissa has over 50 new varieties!), you’re sure to find
Planting the Best Fall Flowering and Early Spring Garden
What Should I Plant in the Fall? There are many spring blooms such as daffodils and tulips, and in summer, beautiful lilies and dahlias. But what about fall and early spring when the ground is only beginning to thaw? There are bulbs you can plant in the fall to extend the blooming period of your garden and bulbs that will flower