tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66792051326395134452024-02-21T01:09:59.470-08:00MarlborobulbWholesaler of bulbs and bareroot perennials. check us out at www.marlborobulb.commarlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-42398990017122803832014-11-18T09:28:00.003-08:002014-11-18T09:28:28.557-08:00caladiums and snowdrops!????Goodness it is November already -mind you you it has been a really busy acting year this this. #plays finished already and now rehearsing for the next one. A fairly new Christmas play at Centre Stage in Greenville SC It is called Sleeping Indoors<br />
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Anyway on Nov 14th just before this next bout of really cold weather kicked in, I took a couple of photos in the garden -Snowdrops -very early -and caladiums in a sheltered spot that survived the cold nights this year. Appropriately they are caladium White Christmas -mmm is that an omen for the winter to come?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-3581336050185031572014-08-27T09:35:00.001-07:002014-08-27T09:35:30.566-07:00Lycoris for sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-58278011132928792492014-08-15T11:04:00.001-07:002014-08-15T11:04:42.497-07:00LycorisWell, the lycoris are blooming already this year -about 3 weeks earlier than usual -in fact some of the red ones are over already but the first yellow one of the season has just opened -I need to get a photo on the blog for you to see -they are so lovely and the yellow is not so often seen -it can be more temperamental than the red or pink so I will try to capture it while I can -I'll be back later with that picture!marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-22240866728016862502014-07-25T11:48:00.002-07:002014-07-25T11:48:35.868-07:00Elephant ears, caladiums and suchWell it has been a while but I was busy in plays again -I had the lead in Noel Coward's Hay Fever in April followed by Agatha Christie's The Hollow and now I am rehearsing for Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit!! -Well I do have to grab the chance for a major role in a Brit play when it comes along!!!<br />
Anyway the weeds are getting away with me -must find some time to tame them a little but the Elephant Ears came back really well after the harsh winter - cold for SC anyway -and the caladiums are really looking good, so here are a couple of pictures<br />
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and now here is the new caladium Frog in a Blender -sorry about the name -I tried to suggest Creamed Spinach but it was rejected -oh well -it is a great new caladium</div>
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Just got back from the SNA trade show in Atlanta -still quite a smallish show -about 110 booths I think, but plenty of interest shown so it seems to have been well worthwhile.</div>
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-32289876586095912352014-04-15T08:33:00.001-07:002014-04-15T08:33:14.653-07:00wine garden and tulipsThis is the wine garden with tulips coming into bloom<br />
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-43519747744651945602014-04-15T06:13:00.001-07:002014-04-15T06:13:13.591-07:00spectacular springWhat a gorgeous time of year -here is a selection of pictures taken a couple of days ago. It is such a wonderful time of year when we go from the drab of winter to spring cheer<br />
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The hosta garden areas seem to have benefited from the colder winter<br />
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Next is the rock garden -I adore those mini daffodils and the species tulips are perfect little jewels at this time of year. This is the fifth year they have returned -species tulips make great perennials and the gregeii tulips also come back really well -mmm need to take a picture of those too -will do that later!</div>
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-32316168725891938612014-02-26T07:46:00.000-08:002014-02-26T07:46:32.718-08:00"A host of golden daffodils"Here is a better picture of the Rijnveld's Early Sensation<br />
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-1393592220878895982014-02-10T08:35:00.001-08:002014-02-26T07:48:16.859-08:00Spring? -or the calm before the storm!!!Two beautiful days gardening as this long winter drags on. It seems we are getting another winter storm tomorrow and Wednesday. Still in the midst of all the chaos to come, as it will -the south is definitely set up to cope with snow! Here are a couple of shots to chase away those winter blues and remind us of the promise of the fairy child's gift of spring.<br />
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Those early daffodils are always so delightful and that splash of yellow so cheering. And as for the species crocus -so so sweet The snowdrops are still blooming to and the first winter aconite - or Eremurus The species tulips are also showing their tips above ground. Can't wait for them. I planted more this year. They come back for several years too.</div>
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-88625704687767442892014-01-19T13:52:00.000-08:002014-01-19T13:52:00.149-08:00Super snowdropsWhat a gorgeous little clump of joy nestling in the shelter of the camellia bush. These giant Galanthus are a delight after the cold winter days of this winter. 60 degrees forecast tomorrow then back to 19 overnight Tuesday and another cold cold week. Goodness this is a strange year. The poor plants won't know whether to start growing or stay in hibernation!!! Though I have to say there are green spears of daffodils appearing all over the garden as well. Tough little things huh? And so cheering to see. The promise of spring.<br />
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Spent some time on the sunny rock garden planting mini daffodils and tulips -a little late really for those minis as they usually bloom so early but that's ok they will still bloom -they will just be a little later this year. The tulips are fabulous and perennialize much better in the south than their bigger showier cousins. They work really well in the outdoor slightly larger fairy gardens too - they are sooo cute.</div>
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-39543529474774062962013-12-11T11:46:00.003-08:002013-12-11T11:46:49.202-08:00Paperwhites and AmaryllisThe paperwhites are blooming in the winter garden but I wonder if they will survive 3 nights of frost -unusual for this part of the US to have for 3 consecutive nights to be in the 20s. Well I picked some to be sure -they last well in vases too. I also have the first of this year's blooming indoors as well as the gorgeous big Amaryllis. It is so cheering to have blooms in December both inside and out. The camellias are also in bloom and the berberis have gorgeous scarlet berries glowing brightly.<br />
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Feeding the birds is also a fun activity to keep their cheery chirps going at breakfast time.marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-29393281604129343102013-11-18T13:48:00.000-08:002013-11-18T13:48:42.000-08:00Lycoris Well the Lycoris managed to defy the early frosts and we still have a couple of brave souls though today it is 80 degrees again. South Carolina in mid- November Frosty one day 70 or 80 degrees the next!!! It is a gorgeous sunny day though -just love fall.<br />
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-35719903314986942562013-08-30T09:04:00.003-07:002013-08-30T09:04:36.901-07:00Time to order fall bulbsDahlias? Still planting at the end of August???? Really -we had a bunch of dinnerplate and cactus dahlias left so we weeded a space, threw them on the ground and covered them up with some topsoil. Well it was worth a try -I will keep you posted on the results. The dahlias were individual prepacks in peat moss and most were sprouting well -so we will see.<br />
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tulips, daffodils, alliums, muscari, crocus etc etc. And don't forget those
Amaryllis bulbs and paperwhites for indoor planting. <a href="http://www.marlborobulb.com/">www.marlborobulb.com</a> email: <a href="mailto:info@marlbrobulb.com">info@marlbrobulb.com</a> or call 1-800-999-0567</span><br />
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still getting regular rain and the pasture is sooo green -the ponies love that
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-59441342674719520572013-08-30T09:00:00.000-07:002013-08-30T09:00:34.574-07:00Lycoris timeGoodness the first lycoris, (spider lilies and naked ladies are other common names for this plant) are blooming already and we have only just finished planting the last of the dahlias!!!! <br />
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-22239892289092135002013-08-08T11:47:00.000-07:002013-08-08T11:47:03.061-07:00August already!Well, again a long drought between blogs and lots of rain on the flowers -but the summer has been crazy with a trip to Aruba and the Aloe Vera Farm -that was so interesting. I have already bought 2 aloe vera plants and planted them in warm sheltered spots in the garden. Hope they survive. They are really easy to use -just cut a leaf and it them like a fish and rub the gel on your skin -no sticky finish; your skin will drink up the wonderful gel feel so soft!<br />
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Also TWO trade shows, a big one in Columbus OH that was really busy- but 3 days on the trade show floor gets a bit too much. Then the 2 day show in the newly revived SNA -Southern nurserymen's Assoc in Atlanta GA -2 days is great and I love the interaction and the chance to meet with friends, customers and fellow booth staff -old and new. It is a great talking place and a good opportunity to see a lot of people in one place and in a short space of time. I always think trade shows are very good value for the networking chances they offer. There is a lot more optimism in the industry too which is very encouraging.<br />
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Of course I was also in the play, The Red Velvet Cake War as a German Psychologist -one minute very prim and proper and the next falling in love and chasing the guy!!!</div>
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But, back to the garden at home -yet more huge weeds -with so many trips away and so much rain this year the weeds have really taken hold. Some pull up so very easily and others as you know I'm sure are tougher and deeper. The crusher run drives are a mess too with so much grass and weeds growing through. I really have to use round up; I can't see a way round that unless anyone can offer advice on killing weeds on paths and driveways -quite a large area too as I love walkways through the various garden areas. I love to get in among the plants not just see them from a distance and paths through beds beckon. They say so clearly "come and see"<br />
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-58337103950031586992013-06-10T09:30:00.002-07:002013-06-10T09:30:50.475-07:00LilytopiaJune -this is my birthday month and the month for lilies, so I have to start with my very own lily, named for me Patricia's Pride<br />
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-36530358301817976202013-06-10T09:12:00.006-07:002013-06-10T09:12:51.504-07:00Fireworks!Gorgeous firework-like flowers that last really well in a vase. Allium christophii or Albopilosum as it is now more commonly called, is a great addition to any garden. Plant in the fall. This one was planted late so didn't bloom until early <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfLdpxEr3MH_k1atX0WUbQcjiY7hwXeCSUJtTTvx8yvP19DeMV8zKcAzL_jhUjlQwf4l0dZTrtk9CWbCmVeHeDn_AIVZ6BMcQesvz7pj8lgqu-T3kaylLgNnqtQJr9azslDxvayMwQrrj/s1600/allium.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfLdpxEr3MH_k1atX0WUbQcjiY7hwXeCSUJtTTvx8yvP19DeMV8zKcAzL_jhUjlQwf4l0dZTrtk9CWbCmVeHeDn_AIVZ6BMcQesvz7pj8lgqu-T3kaylLgNnqtQJr9azslDxvayMwQrrj/s320/allium.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
June! You can also dry these flowerheads and spray with gold or silver paint for beautiful Christmas decorations or table decorations.marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-15567374911844116612013-05-10T10:54:00.002-07:002013-05-10T10:54:48.647-07:00May Already??Goodness is it really so long since I added a blog? Sorry! So much happening in the garden too -including endless weeds. The iris and hostas love all this rain. What a wet cool spring it has been. At least the daffodils and tulips really lasted well this year. I went to visit friends in Delaware a coupleof weeks ago and also took the opportunity of visiting Longwood Gardens-haven't been in April for a long time -the gardens were stunning.<br />
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Now back home and the lilies are getting tall and lots of new growth is appearing everywhere.<br />
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The Allium Siculum<br />
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is stunning this year. It is also a plant that cuts well for those flower arrangers out there! Will also be rehearsing for The Red Velvet cake War opening May 31st. I will get to that weeding sometime I suppose -it will still be there, that's for sure!<br />
marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-88583959562447740382013-03-10T09:26:00.001-07:002013-03-10T09:26:25.735-07:00Fabulous Flowering TulipsHere is another idea for planting tulips directly over rocks and water -no dirt. The water stays just below the level of the bulb so as not to allow it to rot.<span id="goog_1453098696"></span><span id="goog_1453098697"></span><br />
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What a glorious time of year -with so much in bloom and so much colour. A twelve month garden is a must -every day is different, every day a joy to walk around and see what new leaf or bud has emerged. And it is no so difficult to acheive with colorful barks and early blooming shrubs like Lonicera Frangrantissima and hammemalis and Edgeworthia to name just 4 ideas. Of course the drawbacks are there too as the weeds also start to flourish -but the beauty outweighs the weed. The daffodil above is the double Ice King. It starts off more yellow in the centre then turns to white -heavenly!<br />
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And what is this???? This daffodil and a few others like it are blooming in a clump of N. Ice Follies. Is it a sport? Has it reverted? Or has a virus affected that clump of Ice Follies? This is a real mystery daffodil. Any ideas out there?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-65099370764147010672013-03-06T16:28:00.001-08:002013-03-06T16:28:10.535-08:00Delightful Daffodils<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The daffodils are really starting to put on their show now. They are popping up everywhere. Above you see St Keverne, one of the early varieties. But there are many others too -such as the darling little Narc. Tete a Tete. This has been blooming for 2 or 3 weeks now -Gorgeous! N. Ice Follies is also flowering well and the N. February Gold. Iris reticulata and many of the species crocus are also showing their bright faces along with hyacinths and Triteleia (Ipheon). You can't help but smile when you see such a beautiful patch of sunshine can you?marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-44888666833254897332013-02-09T08:49:00.002-08:002013-02-09T08:49:57.708-08:00Dancing daffodils and Colourful Caladiums The daffodils are definitely starting to provide a show now and my Narcissus Grand Soleil d'Or are STILL blooming -can you believe it - 2 months after the first brave bloom opened its eyes to the sun. And we had another frost last night! The garden is always an amazing place. There is always so much to see from the bark of the River birches and the changing hues and the leaves of evergreens, to the stunning winter blooming shrubs and the oh so many changing expressions of the winter garden. The tiny leaves of miniature tulips are starting to show now also along with their mid-size cousins the Gregeiis, with their attractive mottled leaves. The full size tulips will follow of course such a wonderful array of colour, but I do love those smaller varieties that bloom so early and perennialize in the south much better. <br />
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Of course this is also the time to plan that summer colour. We go from the dark days of winter to the joy and dazzle of the spring blooms but then what? Many, many summer flowering bulbs are available and now is the time to start ordering those. Lilies, Cannas, Dahlias, Elephant ears, Calla Lilies, and those colorful Caladiums to name but a few. Have you tried using caladiums as summer ground cover? -awesome! And some types really will take full sun even here in the south. Varieties such as the bright and bold large leaved Red Flash, White Queen, the strap leaf White Wing and the new Tapestry,even the more demure green and white Aaron also. Make a bold splash in the flowerbeds and of course the many shade preferring varieties can brighten up the shade gardens and add a glow of white or a mass of colour to surprise and exclaim over.<br />
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Start working out what you need now and if you need help with choices or color schemes or ordering, make sure you check us out at <a href="http://www.marlborobulb.com/">www.marlborobulb.com</a> or call us on 1-800-999-0567. You can also email orders on <a href="mailto:info@marlborobulb.com">info@marlborobulb.com</a> marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-6907516738947940792013-02-02T09:39:00.000-08:002013-02-02T09:42:48.106-08:00Wine gardenWine garden, cocktail garden, 5 o'clock garden or, as my husband calls it -my acoholic garden!!!<br />
Well, a garden should be a place to have fun and indulge in fancies. Right? I have a series of gardens in our one acre site and I have been asked quite a lot about my alcoholic garden. So here it is.<br />
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It is a corner of the garden where all the plants have the name of alcohol. A great setting for a cocktail party don't you think? The plant on the left is Atropurpurea 'Burgundy Glow' while out of site is an old apple tree with a wine bottle humming bird feeder and a parrot (5 o' clock somewhere and there is a sign with that on also!!) A red and a white grape grow over the home made arch and the wine bottles serve as edges as you can see. Anyone know of any easy way to get rid of those wine labels?? The small berberis is Berberis thungbergii "Royal Burgundy" The lilies coming up are Muscadet . I also have Lilium Grand Cru in there. Those gladioli are "Wine n Roses" and there is a Clematis Pink Champagne on the side fence with the Iceburg Rose (well it is stretching it a bit but you do need ice!) and another grape. The elephant ear Colocasia esculenta "Mojito" obviously has a place there with tulips Burgundy Lace and T. Tequila Sunrise. The bright green little bush is Deutzia Chardonnay Pearl and behind that is Viburnum Brandywine. We also have Weigela Midnight Wine and W. Summer Wine. Later we plant Caladium Brandywine en masse too with Tomato Brandywine. There are alcoholic day lilies and Heuchera, Ajuga, Bearded Iris, Canna etc etc. I do need Narcissus Mint Julep though. does anyone have any to swap?? Oh I now have Camellia 'Tama Vino' in there too. The stepping stone -another of my fancies -each area has its quote- this one says <br />
"......and wish to all <br />
Flowers in the garden, meat in the hall, <br />
A bin of wine, a spice of wit, <br />
A house with lawns enclosing it" ! Robert Louis Stevenson<br />
On a wooden table hidden in the background I wrote 'Eat Drink and be merry -for tomorrow we die" Ecclesiastes<br />
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With theme areas it is a fun to look for plants and it is amazing how lots of friends and colleagues join in the hunt. I am always being asked for updates at trade shows too. So for all of you who have swapped acoholic plants for bulbs a big thank you and here you can see some of those treasures. It is a great talking point. From a gardening point of view it helps to break up the chore of weeding as you only have to concentrate one one area at a time and not get overwhelmed by the whole garden.<br />
Last summer was the first of our now to be annual English Garden Parties . I was born a Brit after all. Hats are obligatory by the way!!!! Everyone loved dressing up and we had lots of requests to make it an annual event. So hats and croquet it is. marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-69158473306212743642013-01-26T08:15:00.005-08:002013-01-26T08:15:42.975-08:00Brave Delight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Narcissus Grand Soleil d'Or -At last you can see what I am talking about!!! (The feature to add a picture from my computer seems to have returned )This little treasure has been blooming since early December. Just got back from the GGIA Atlanta trade show to a lyer of freezing rain on the roads around the Greenville SC area and temperatures around 26 degrees F and this morning these brave little souls have STILL perked up their heads in defiance of the weather to bring the sun out in the garden!! I now have 3 blooms of Narcissus Rijnelds Early Sensation too. The smaller early daffodils make such wonderful landscape additions to cheer us onour way at this time of year. They are so underused. Similarly the miniature tulips are coming up and are a great additon to rock gardens and pots. Once they start to bloom I will add their joyous faces to the blog.Crazy weather though -it is forecast to be 70degrees again by Tuesday. How the poor garden can cope with such dramatic variations never fails to amaze me.<br />
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Anyway, I brought back a beautiful specimen of Edgeworthia Winter Gold from our dear friends at Cam Too Camelia nursery in NC and some wonderful organic coffee and organic pecans from Cleveland Organics of GA. You should check out their stuff I promise you it is worth it. It was a good trade show, busy and as always, it was fun to see old friends and catch up with their newsmarlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-55187007565325726862013-01-20T17:04:00.000-08:002013-01-20T17:04:02.631-08:00And still planting!Planted yet more daffodils -Carlton and the little cyclamineus Narcissus Jenny. She is a little beauty with swept back white petals and pale lemon trumpets that fade to a creamy white. The little species crocus are still blooming despite 26 degrees C on Friday night. The Narcissus Grand Soleil d'Or likewise are still giving a great show. They looked pretty flat and dejected on Saturday morning but soon recovered in the sunshine. And the snowdrops -my goodness they have been incredible this winter. The first ones were open on Dec 9th and I still have giant snowdrops in bloom. The few muscari also have braved the cold so far to keep on blooming. The first yellow crocus were open today -the species one E. P. Bowles. People are missing out not planting more of the little species bulbs. They may be smaller but they pack quite a punch at this time of year. I love them. They are wonderful around trees and on rock gardens, in planters and in the front of borders. Also if oyu have a mini Fairy garden as opposed to a micro mini you will find they look awesome there too. If I could upload a photo I would. Oh and before I forget, the first yellow daffodil Rijnveld's Early Sensation opened today and there are quite a few in bud following on its heels.<br />
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Now I am having trouble uploading any photo -the option to browse the computer files seems to have disappeared. Wish I were more of a hi-tech girl! There must be an easy way to find my pictures. So help needed again please!!!!marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679205132639513445.post-2100942221635958682013-01-09T15:20:00.004-08:002013-01-09T15:20:44.116-08:00Still planting!!!The weather is awesome isn't it? Well, it is here in sunny South Carolina! I was planting bulbs yesterday and today -I even got up early so I could plant for an hour before going into the office at Marlboro Bulb Company. We have had a cool fall/winter so the bulbs are still in very good shape. I was planting daffodils, iris reticulata, miniature and greigii tulips which perennialize well in the south. <br />
It feels good to be digging and planting. Many daffodils are through already of course though it will be a while before they bloom. I am hoping for a really good spring this year after the night frosts we have had so far. marlborobulbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421064374851261711noreply@blogger.com0