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Hyacinths: Beautiful, Festive and Fragrant
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Hyacinths: Beautiful, Festive and Fragrant

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 04, 2018

Hyacinths are the most fragrant of all spring bulbs. These wonderful flowers have a rich symbolic history and they come in more colors than just white, pink and blue.

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Shakespeare in Bloom
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Shakespeare in Bloom

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 15, 2018

In Shakespeare’s timeless plays and poems, nature and its delights played a large part. Learn about the roles played by Daffodils, Iris and Crocus, and create a garden reflecting their...

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Alliums: Glorious Globes Providing Constant Color
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Alliums: Glorious Globes Providing Constant Color

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 05, 2018

The beauties of the onion-family, ornamental Alliums will provide a perfect background to your flower garden from early spring all through to late summer. Fluffy purple globes that are a...

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7 Gorgeous Tulips for Bouquets and Vases
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7 Gorgeous Tulips for Bouquets and Vases

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 30, 2018

Freshly cut tulips brighten up your home and your life. In this blog we will look at 7 gorgeous DutchGrown tulip varieties that are perfectly suited for bouquets and vases....

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Crocus Sativus and Saffron: Uses and Benefits
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Crocus Sativus and Saffron: Uses and Benefits

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 06, 2017

One of our most popular fall-planted bulbs is the Crocus Sativus (order here). Belonging to the Iridaceae family, Crocus Sativus is wildly popular for the spice Saffron, which is easily harvested from...

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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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Variety Spotlight Series: Giant Darwin Tulips
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Variety Spotlight Series: Giant Darwin Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on May 08, 2017

Growing tulips in your garden is easier than you may have realized – particularly when you choose Giant Darwin tulips. Simply plant your bulbs in a sunny spot with well-drained...

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An Intimate Conversation About Mini Daffodil Tete a Tete
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An Intimate Conversation About Mini Daffodil Tete a Tete

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Feb 01, 2017

Literally translated, ‘Tete a Tete’ means ‘head to head’, but this French expression really means ‘an intimate conversation’, and the nodding heads of a group of these daffodils certainly seem...

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Paperwhites – Fun, Elegant and Easy
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Paperwhites – Fun, Elegant and Easy

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Nov 24, 2016

Paperwhites – fun, elegant and easy  Paperwhite narcissus bulbs produce gorgeous blooms and they’re tons of fun. They’re extraordinarily easy to grow, so they make a great plant for beginners...

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Fritillaria for a Refreshingly Different Spring
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Fritillaria for a Refreshingly Different Spring

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 04, 2016

Spring: everything comes to life, and the commoner spring flowers are the first that come to mind. Daffodils, crocuses and early tulips are amazing, but what if you’d like something...

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Seeing Double! Double Flowering Tulips
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Seeing Double! Double Flowering Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 08, 2016

What is something that you enjoy? Now double it! This is how I feel when I’m walking through a beautiful spring garden and I get the pleasure of seeing a...

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