A few days ago the season changed from summer to fall. Just like that those hot days and warm nights of summer are exchanged for warm days and cool nights of early fall. Eventually, cool days and cold nights will take over for the next several weeks or months. With the arrival of fall on the calendar, it is a…Read More
Do you have a hot spot in your garden? Or perhaps it’s not a spot, but rather the whole garden is in a hot spot! If sun, heat, and dryness are factors in your yard you may find yourself standing in your yard with a hose for 8 hours. Once you have realized that this is no way to spend…Read More
About Jenny San Filippo Meet Garden Expert Jenny San Filippo Her interest in plants and gardening came at a young age. One could almost say Jenny was genetically pre-disposed to gardening. Born with a green thumb and a mind that absorbs plant knowledge like a sponge. This young lady was destined to serve the gardeners of the world. Her first…Read More
Wow, it’s hard to believe that it is the year 2019 already! It seems like 1999 and Y2K was just yesterday, but that is now 20 years ago. I suppose time flies when you are having fun! I have the most fun spending time out in nature and in the garden exploring new plant varieties. Retailers like Holland Bulb Farms…Read More
You, like me, like most gardeners want a bounty of beautiful blooms in their spring garden. You have made your purchase, received your flower bulbs, got your shovel ready, amended your soil and are ready to plant. But then out of nowhere you hear this chirping sound coming from the maple tree nearby, but it’s not a bird, it’s definitely…Read More
Hosta plants may quite possibly be the most recognized shade loving perennial, and there are good reasons for it. Whether you pronounce is ho-sta or ha-sta, it doesn’t really matter; what matters is if you have shade and are looking to diversify it – consider adding some of these shade loving easy to grow perennials to your garden this year.…Read More
Profile: Bloomtime: Early Spring Height: 10 – 20″ Petal Shape/Habit: Large, cup-shaped Planting Depth: 6 – 8” below soil surface Planting Spacing: 4 – 6” or in bouquets of 5 – 7 bulbs each Light Requirements: Full Sun for best blooms Hardy in Zones: 3 – 8 Best known for their immense blooms, Fosteriana Tulips are often called Emperor Tulips.…Read More
The other week we posted about one the best-loved tulip varieties, the Triumph Tulips. We received such an overwhelming response to this post that we thought, why not continue the series and cover the other categories as well?! Therefore, over the next several weeks, we’ll be highlighting a different tulip category in each post, sequencing them according to bloomtime so…Read More
While speaking with a gardening friend this past weekend, he asked me what spring-blooming bulbs would be best for attracting bees. This friend of mine certainly put a bee in my bonnet. It affirmed my thoughts on the important role bees play. Most flowers are pollinated by insects as opposed to wind. This pollination is necessary for the reproduction of…Read More
As hard as it is to believe, the fall season is just around the corner. Personally, I have to admit that I’m ready for it. This summer has been one hot spell after another and I’m getting a bit tired of living in a somewhat stale atmosphere due to the constant air conditioning (not to mention the constant whirr of…Read More
If you need any help with gardening or if you have plant-related questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jenny San Filippo. She can provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed with your next project!
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