The DutchGrown Blog

Gardening with flower bulbs is quite easy, but there are still some tricks and tips that will make the result much more rewarding. In this post I answer some of...

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.

Every year flower bulb experts create and discover new varieties. Check out our guide to the latest beauties and order your favorites to create a spring garden full of state-of-the...

Bulbs don’t need to be restricted to the garden. Think outside the flowerbed, and grow beautiful and fragrant blooms on your patio or balcony, in your 2nd story windowsill, or...

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...

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...

Officially Tulips are perennials. So why do they often not come back after one season? Or at least not as beautiful and plentiful as the first time? The explanation is...

(by Kathleen Lores from Philomath, OR)   Hi! I am the VERY LUCKY winner of the sweepstakes trip to Amsterdam, Holland, and what a surprise! I must thank DutchGrown for the most incredible...

Waiting for spring can be exciting, but also exasperating. What if you could trick flower bulbs into growing earlier? Forcing flower bulbs is an easy and fun way to brighten...

Bees and butterflies are beautiful creatures that are also useful and vital pollinators. Attract them to your garden with bulbs like Allium, Crocus, Grape Hyacinths, Anemones, Spanish Bluebells and Miniature Tulips, and...

The statuesque and striking Jumbo Amaryllis is easy to care for and brings exotic charm and tropical abundance wherever it grows. Blooming more than once a year, and feeling at...

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....