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When is the best time to plant my flower bulbs?
Planting Tips

When is the best time to plant my flower bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 17, 2018

Spring bulbs should be planted in fall, but when in fall exactly? It all depends on the temperature of the soil and where you live. In this blog we will...

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DutchGrown Flower Bulb Collections: Less Hassle, More Joy
Planting Tips

DutchGrown Flower Bulb Collections: Less Hassle, More Joy

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 13, 2018

Choosing individual flower bulb varieties to go together in your garden can be great fun, but sometimes choosing and deciding can get overwhelming. Why not let DutchGrown’s specially selected collections...

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Lasagna Planting: Layering Flower Bulbs for Constant Blooming
Garden Design

Lasagna Planting: Layering Flower Bulbs for Constant Blooming

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 03, 2018

Stacking different varieties in one container for non-stop blooming? It’s possible with lasagna planting, which makes layered growing fun and easy with fabulous results.

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Gardening for a healthy body and mind
Bulb News

Gardening for a healthy body and mind

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 27, 2018

Working in your garden will give you beautiful flowers and lush greenery, but there is an extra bonus to be had: Gardening is proven to be extremely healthy. It lowers...

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Dutch Masters: Painting Beautiful Flower Bulbs
Bulb News

Dutch Masters: Painting Beautiful Flower Bulbs

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 19, 2018

In the 17th century the Dutch economy was booming, and an enormous amount of beautiful paintings were commissioned by the newly rich to showcase their wealth. The still lifes of...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (2)
Planting Tips

Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (2)

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 13, 2018

Flower bulbs are easy to plant and care for when you know which common pitfalls to avoid. In this blog I will answer a second selection of frequently asked questions,...

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Featured Variety: Parrot Tulips
Featured Varieties

Featured Variety: Parrot Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 04, 2018

These flamboyant stunners look good in any garden. Find out where they come from, how to plant and care for them, and which of these show stoppers we sell.

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Gardening as Mindfulness
Bulb News

Gardening as Mindfulness

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 25, 2018

In these stressful times, practicing mindfulness is the perfect counterbalance to our hectic lives. Gardening is a great exercise in mindfulness, as it connects you to your surroundings, helps you...

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Red, White and Blue: The All-American Garden
Garden Design

Red, White and Blue: The All-American Garden

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 17, 2018

Let the beautiful colors and crisp design of the American flag inspire you to plant a garden that’s as American as apple pie.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (1)
Planting Tips

Frequently Asked Questions About Flower Bulbs (1)

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 09, 2018

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...

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Hyacinths: Beautiful, Festive and Fragrant
Featured Varieties

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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What’s New? 10 Flower Bulb Varieties Launched in 2018
Bulb News

What’s New? 10 Flower Bulb Varieties Launched in 2018

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 25, 2018

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...

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Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist
Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist

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