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Growing Bulbs Indoors For Christmas
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Growing Bulbs Indoors For Christmas

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 10, 2019

Enjoy the flamboyant blooms of amaryllis and the heady fragrance of Narcissus Paperwhite and hyacinth by growing bulbs indoors for the holidays. These fall- planted flower bulbs are easy to grow and...

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What Types of Daffodils Are There?
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What Types of Daffodils Are There?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

It’s easy to bring a splash of bright color to your spring garden by plantingdaffodils, everyone’s favorite spring flower bulbs. There are literally hundreds ofdaffodil varieties and if you’re new...

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How To Plant Paperwhite Bulbs?
How-to Guides

How To Plant Paperwhite Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Thanks to their elegant white blooms and sweet fragrance, Paperwhites areprobably the most popular narcissi to grow indoors. They’re quick and easy to growwhether in soil or gravel: plant them...

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December Bulbs: A Midwinter Flower Feast
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December Bulbs: A Midwinter Flower Feast

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Nov 07, 2019

Flower bulbs that bloom outside of their season? It’s possible with flower bulb forcing. And unlike other bulbs, Christmas favorites Paperwhite and Amaryllis don’t need a chilling period. In this...

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How to plant Daffodils in Pots?
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How to plant Daffodils in Pots?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

How to plant Daffodils in Pots? Bring Spring Color to your Porch, Steps or Garden by Planting Daffodils in Pots.   Planting Daffodils In Pots Thanks to their cheerful yellow,...

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When to Plant Daffodils?
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When to Plant Daffodils?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

When to Plant Daffodils? The Best Time to When to Plant Daffodils for a Successful Spring Display The cheerful yellow, white and orange blooms of daffodils nodding in the breeze...

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How to Plant Daffodil Bulbs?
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How to Plant Daffodil Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 07, 2019

How to Plant Daffodil Bulbs? When the sunny yellow, orange and white blooms of daffodils and narcissus appear, it’s a sure sign that spring’s arrived. Even better, daffodils are one...

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Daffodils, The Spring Bringers
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Daffodils, The Spring Bringers

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 09, 2019

Once daffodils start growing in your garden, you know that spring really has arrived. In this blog we’ll talk about the ins and outs of one of the season’s most...

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A White (and Red) Christmas with Paperwhites and Amaryllis
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A White (and Red) Christmas with Paperwhites and Amaryllis

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Oct 24, 2018

What do you associate with Christmas? A decorated tree?  Mulled wine, turkey and gifts? Why not add Paperwhites and Amaryllis to that list? In this blog we’ll talk about how...

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Featured Variety: Trumpet Daffodils
Featured Varieties

Featured Variety: Trumpet Daffodils

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Oct 17, 2018

Trumpet daffodils are the ultimate early-spring flowers. Strong, beautiful and perennial, these naturalizers will turn any garden into a feast for the eyes.

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Mini Daffodil “Thalia”: Pure White Fragrant Spring Blooms
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Mini Daffodil “Thalia”: Pure White Fragrant Spring Blooms

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 09, 2017

Mini Daffodil “Thalia”: Pure White Fragrant Spring Blooms Some plants just seem to have it all, and mini Daffodil “Thalia” is such a plant. You have to feel a trifle...

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The Sweet Scent of Tulips, Daffodils & Hyacinths
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The Sweet Scent of Tulips, Daffodils & Hyacinths

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 10, 2017

Have you ever traveled to the flower fields? During springtime there are lots of them in The Netherlands. The beautiful sweet perfume fills the air and it is pure joy...

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