Tag Archives: Brent & Becky’s Bulbs

And yet more bulbs!

Posted on October 20, 2021 by carolee

So, have I mentioned that next year I’m delving much heavier into flowers? Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking (always a trouble-maker!) and I’ve come to a few conclusions: 1) I’m getting bored growing vegetables and my larders … Continue reading →

Posted in bulbs, cutting garden, October, spring bulbs, tulips, Uncategorized | Tagged Brent & Becky's Bulbs, cut flowers, flower farm, gladiola, Indiana gardening, spring bulbs | 6 Comments

Dahlia Update, long overdue

Posted on December 23, 2019 by carolee

Remember way back when, when I ranted in a post about my disappointment in the Swan Island dahlias I ordered? If not, you can see it here! Well, it’s now December, and time to reflect on last year’s successes and … Continue reading →

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Planting the bulbs

Posted on November 8, 2019 by carolee

I’ve been planting this year’s bulb order whenever the weather is decent, the ground not too soggy, and I have a bit of time. Yes, I’m running later than usual, but generally as long as they are in the ground … Continue reading →

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Disappointed

Posted on April 22, 2019 by carolee

The order from Swan Island Dahlias arrived, filling me with heady anticipation. I’ve been thinking about them for months. I could already see those gorgeous photos from their glossy catalog transferred into my gardens; bouquets of beautiful blooms were … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: April 20

Posted on April 20, 2019 by carolee

It’s raining for the 4th day in a row, with a blustery wind so some of the photos for today are a bit blurry! A couple were taken during a break in the rain just as the sun … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: March 31

Posted on March 31, 2018 by carolee

Real Spring, gardening-type Spring continues to hover in the distance, lingering down South perhaps. There are hints here and there: swelling buds, the return of the robins, emerging bulb foliage. Rain has been almost continuous, but at least it’s not … Continue reading →

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I haven’t forgotten

Posted on October 16, 2015 by carolee

A few posts ago (“It’s Tulip Time”) I promised that we would discuss some of the other bulbs that can add so much to the garden scene in not only early spring, but later into that gap before early summer as … Continue reading →

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