Winter Gardening: Tips for Beautiful Paperwhite Bulbs Indoors
Paperwhites are a Narcissi (Daffodil) perfect for growing indoors over the winter holiday season. Small but full of character, this flower is one of the easiest bulbs to grow indoors as they do not require a chilling period. You simply put the bulbs in a container, water them and wait. Within 3-4 weeks they will bloom, which is perfect for those looking for
Embracing Winter: Adding Beauty to Your Frosty Garden
Winter is often thought of as a dormant season for the garden, with an absence of vigour and colour. However, the winter garden can be just as vibrant and lively as other seasons! With a little bit of creativity and planning, your garden can showcase stunning winter colours, and attract a variety of birds to liven up your outdoor space.
Decorating for the Christmas Season with Paperwhites!
'Tis the season to be crafty, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! That's right, folks! It's that magical time of the year when twinkling lights, cozy sweaters, and the warm scent of freshly baked cookies fills the air. What better way to embrace the holiday spirit than by unleashing your inner DIY guru and decking the halls with some festive flair? Today, we're diving
6 Stunning Plants for Amazing Winter Colour
Winter may bring chilly nights and frosty mornings, but that doesn't mean your garden has to hibernate along with you! In the world of botany, winter is no match for the resilience of nature's most fabulous flora. Think of it as a cold-weather fashion show for plants, where scarves of snow and coats of frost only enhance their beauty. So,
Helpful Garden Tips for the Winter Months
Winter brings the beauty of snow, frosty gardens, and crisp fresh air. Although winter is a beautiful time of year, winter gardening can be challenging for gardeners. The cold temperatures, frost, and snow settle in, and growing and caring for plants in the winter can feel like an impossible task. But with a little creativity, tips, and a few handy
How to Dress Up Your Holiday Amaryllis
Christmas is coming, so let’s get prepared. Our shopping lists are long, and Florissa is here to help with our specialty holiday amaryllis. We have dressed up our selection of premium amaryllis bulbs to get them ready to party! From sweaters to tuxedos, we have you covered! Amaryllis are the perfect flower to grow during the festive season – especially a
How to Garden Indoors During the Winter
Winter is coming! As we transition from autumn to winter, the days grow colder and darker. The slower gardening season is welcome, as plants slide into dormancy and the garden hibernates for the winter. Sometimes we may want to join in that season of rest, and yet there is still so much to anticipate and appreciate! During these colder months,
Top 10 Things to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Say farewell to summer and hello to fall and winter. Some years we have the joy of extended summers with warm weather that lasts well into fall. When these delayed seasons happen, it can mean extra growing time – hooray! Then when we have an abrupt change from the sunny warm weather to the regularly scheduled, cold temperatures of our
How to Care for Your Amaryllis After it Has Bloomed
It is the time of year again when the winter is slowly starting to wind down, you have enjoyed your beautiful amaryllis all holiday season long, and it is finally finished blooming. But that is not the end of your beautiful amaryllis! Did you know that you can save your amaryllis so it comes back and blooms next year? Read
12 Months of Gardening
Ever have a month pass by and miss a task which needs to be done? If you forget certain gardening milestones throughout the year, then you are not alone. But don’t worry! We are here to help! Below is a month-by-month list of milestones for gardeners. With gardens ever-changing, there is something to do every month of the year. Be