Tag Archives: cut flowers

The Tulips for Cutting in 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024 by carolee

Since I did such a poor job record-keeping on the tulip production last spring, and failed to take many photos of the bouquets containing tulips, I’m taking a scatter gun approach to the tulips for 2024. I’ve ordered many more varieties, … Continue reading →

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New Daffodils for 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024 by carolee

Yes, I know I said I wouldn’t be planting any additional daffodils, because 4,000 ought to be enough! However, it is REALLY hard to resist temptation so just a few new ones will be appearing in the gardens come Spring. Daffodils (Narcissi, … Continue reading →

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2023 Wrap-Up

Posted on January 2, 2024 by carolee

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Suffice it to say that 2023 flew by in a blur, as evidenced by the fact that only 16 posts were written in the ENTIRE year with the last one appearing March 9th. I went back to read … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 19, 2023 by carolee

Yes, I’m still alive and well! It’s hard to believe that my most “recent” post was way back in March! Where has the time gone? Research does say that as we age, time seems to pass more quickly because our mind begins to … Continue reading →

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Corm Comparison: Ranunculus

Posted on January 12, 2023 by carolee

It’s time here in Zone 5 to pre-sprout the ranunculus corms. The first batch was soaked and planted in a flat, placed in the dark corner of the basement where it’s cool and will be ignored for at least a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Greetings to ALL!

Posted on December 22, 2022 by carolee

Since I’ve been so VERY lacking in posting in recent months, I’m sharing our Christmas letter with you so you’ll be all caught up. I promise I’ll get back to regular posting after the holidays! It’s time for yet another … Continue reading →

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Will there be any GLADness?

Posted on June 24, 2022 by carolee

Way back in winter, when garden daydreams grow larger and larger and the Growing Kindness Project plans were escalating, I ordered some gladiola corms. The first order was simply a standard mix of white, pink, orange, “blue” which is always … Continue reading →

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“Growing Kindness” is underway!

Posted on April 20, 2022 by carolee

The first five bouquets have been delivered this week for the “Growing Kindness Project.” Two went to ladies at nursing homes, one went to a couple in assisted living who just lost their beloved dog, one went to a shut-in … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: The planting has begun!

Posted on March 19, 2022 by carolee

There really wasn’t a choice. The basement space is packed; the greenhouse is packed and yet there are hundreds of seedlings down there still needing their own personal pot! So, as soon as the weather cooperated in the least bit … Continue reading →

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Yielding to Temptation

Posted on February 20, 2022 by carolee

Winter days are too long. The internet makes too many things possible. Gardeners show too many gorgeous photos. I have too little self-restraint. Thus, some additional dahlias are heading my way! But, as justification for the photo above, my mother’s … Continue reading →

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