Bulbs

Clitoria is an easy care-free vine that can thrive in a variety of conditions. Although this plant prefers well-drained soil it can thrive in poor soil or even sand and under various lighting conditions.   The flowers of this plant are available as both single and double varieties. A little known fact is that they …

Germination Tips: I planted seed of this during the early winter of 2003. I placed the seed in a peat pot filled with 3/4 potting soil and 1/4 vermiculite. The seed was pressed into the vermiculite and slightly covered. The seeds had just begun to form roots on October 25, 2004. I potted them up …

Botanically speaking a bulb is not always a bulb. Many times plants are sold as bulbs and unsuspecting consumers do not know the difference between a true bulb, a corm, a rhizome or a tuber. Plants such as Oriental Lilies and Crinums come from bulbs which are a modified, shortened shoot that is enclosed by …

This particular lily is one of the Orienpet hybrids which is a cross between an Oriental lily and a trumpet lily. The fragrant flowers open from the bottom to the top making it easy to snip off the faded blooms and keep this plant looking fresh for weeks. In fact, this particular lily produces blooms …

The vibrant yellow and white blossoms of daffodils serve as a joyful herald of the impending arrival of spring. These charming flowers are not only a delight to behold but also remarkably easy to cultivate, making them a favorite choice among gardeners. Moreover, daffodils are known for their resilience against pesky squirrels, offering a hassle-free …