The Little Bulb That Conquered China
If any narcissus has a story to tell, it’s the Chinese Sacred Lily. Odd name for a narcissus, you say?Continue Reading
Category: Bulbs
Gladiolus: Hardier Than You Think
Most gardeners in cold regions (hardiness zones 7 and below), even beginners, know you’re supposed to dig up gladiolus (Gladiolus xContinue Reading
When Garlic Sprouts in the Fall
Question: I planted 68 garlic cloves in late September and they’re starting to sprout barely a month later. Will theyContinue Reading
Black Flowers for a Goth Garden
It seems particularly appropriate to write about black flowers at Halloween. Given the lugubrious nature of the fete, the mostContinue Reading
No-Dig Method for Planting Bulbs
Did you know that it’s possible to plant bulbs without digging a hole? Simply loosen the surface soil, add aContinue Reading
Overwintering Hardy Bulbs in Containers Outdoors: Not as Easy as It Seems
A few days ago (October 18, 2017), I wrote a blog called Overwintering Plants in Containers and it discussed perennials,Continue Reading
Can You Grow Garlic From Bulbils?
Reader Louisette Gilbert wrote to ask whether she can sow garlic from bulbils, the little aerial bulbs found at theContinue Reading
Why Is It We Plant Spring Bulbs in the Fall?
Have you ever wondered why we plant spring-flowering bulbs in the fall? We’ve been doing this for so many generationsContinue Reading
Plant Now for a Carpet of Blue in the Spring
Sometimes it’s perfectly appropriate to want to impress visitors with beds of large, showy bulb flowers such as tulips, narcissusContinue Reading
How Bulbs Plant Themselves
For a long time, scientists wondered how bulbs, which grow from seeds that germinate at or near the surface ofContinue Reading