by Marde Ross | Aug 12, 2013 | All Categories, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
Watsonia thrives with just sun, water, and amended soil. These plants multiply easily and produce tall 4-6 foot blooms. They make excellent back-of-the-border plants and require no special care. Outdoor Beds First, choose a location with well-draining soil. Then,...
by Marde Ross | Jul 19, 2013 | All Categories, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates, Saffron Crocus - Crocus Sativus
Saffron Crocus or Crocus Sativus The excitement is heating up as the bulbs are finishing their growth for the year. It is being harvest time in many countries around the world. The Middle East is a prime location for big fields of bulbs. India, France and the...
by Marde Ross | May 5, 2013 | All Categories, Daffodils
Margaret Homestead 2013 One rainy morning, Merle, Cedric, and I drove to Cloverdale to visit the 300-acre homestead Merle knew as a boy. The property once belonged to Margaret Adams, who passed away in 2000 after a 60-year friendship with him. As an eight-year-old,...
by Marde Ross | May 4, 2013 | All Categories, Daffodils
Merle Reuser With His High School Wheels – Now Used to Deliver Daffodil Bouquets! Merle Reuser is a daffodil “freak” as he describes himself. He has become well known in Cloverdale and Santa Rosa for his work of giving away bouquets of daffodils....
by Marde Ross | May 4, 2013 | All Categories, Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
I had a couple of pleasant surprises during our glider ride at an airfield. The ride over Hidden Valley in Sonoma was a delight. Before entering the office, I spotted a large patch of Brodiaea. After picking some and researching, I realized they resembled Queen...
by Marde Ross | Apr 28, 2013 | All Categories, Saffron Crocus - Crocus Sativus
Click Below to Download My Free eBook Saffron Crocus eBook Discover the fascinating world of Saffron Crocus with our free eBook! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, this guide will help you grow, harvest, and use saffron in your kitchen. Saffron...
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