Spring Blooms in Vermont
Spring in Vermont is hard to predict, but the past few weeks have been sunny almost every day with a beautiful, light breeze. This is not only good for us gardeners (although we’ve been feverishly watering), but has also quickly brought to life many of our Spring-Blooming Bulbs, early-blooming Perennials, trees and meadows. I took a quick walk around the neighborhood today and captured several of my favorite plants. I hope you enjoy!
May 8, 2013
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Amanda Shepard · 
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Tags: Creeping Phlox, daffodils, Spring Blooms, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in Spring and Summer, Perennials
Planning for Fall – What’s New for 2013
Many of us are lucky enough to be experiencing the budding and blooming of Fall-Planted Bulbs all across the country. I took a trip to Boston, Massachusetts a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised that spring is in full swing there! Gorgeous Cherry Blossom Trees cascading over the streets, cheerful Daffodils blooming in every garden bed and green growth everywhere! It really gets me thinking and starting to plan my garden for next spring.
April 26, 2013
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Tags: daffodils, Grape Hyacinths, New Fall Bulbs, new items, New Products, Spring Blooms, tulips, whats new · Posted in: Gardening in Fall, How-Tos, Perennials
What is a “Quality Bulb,” and Why Does Bulb Quality Matter?
Here at American Meadows we are committed to providing you with the highest quality bulbs. This means we do everything we can to source the largest bulbs possible. In this blog you will find a comparison of bulbs purchased from three different retail stores and why bulb size matters.
January 4, 2013
· Brian LeDuc · One Comment
Tags: Bulb Comparison, daffodils, fall planted bulbs, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall
Plant Bulbs in Containers Now for Spring Blooms!
Did you not get around to planting Tulips and Daffodils and now have a snow-covered garden? If you are in hardiness zones 4-7, try layering bulbs in large containers and placing them in the garage immediately. Come spring, bring outside and voila – A gorgeous array of early spring color to beautify your porch or patio!
January 2, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: daffodils, fall bulbs, Gardening in Containers, Lasagna Planting, small-space gardens, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall
Protect Your Bulbs!
Although squirrel and gopher watching may be a fun pastime for you and your family, their tendency to snack on freshly-planted bulbs is not so amusing. Don’t let this discourage you from planting these gorgeous spring-bloomers – With a few simple steps you can keep hungry critters away and enjoy the fruits of your labor come spring!
October 18, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · 2 Comments
Tags: Critter Repellant, crocus, daffodils, fall bulbs, hyacinths, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
Create a Spectacular Tulip Show in Containers
The classic, colorful blooms of Tulips in early spring are often the most anticipated event for the enthusiastic gardener. However, many shy away from planting these early-blooming beauties because of hungry deer or limited space. This fall, try planting Tulips in large pots to not only protect them from hungry critters, but to create a spectacular show with little space and worry.
October 15, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: container gardening, container gardens, containers, tulip, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
Create a Blooming Spring With Little Water
Drought and limited water resources have become a challenge for gardeners throughout the country. However, this does not mean that gardeners with limited water resources cannot enjoy beautiful blooms – It is all about choosing the right plants. Fall-Planted Bulbs such as Daffodils, Tulips, Allium, Crocus, and more are extremely drought-tolerant and only require initial watering when they are first planted, producing gorgeous blooms come spring.
September 21, 2012
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Tags: allium, crocus, daffodils, drought, fall planted bulbs, hyacinths, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
“Enormous, Beautiful Blooms – A Must Have!”
Who doesn’t love rave reviews? Below are a handful of our favorite 5 Star Customer Reviews of fall-planted bulbs, along with the pictures they sent in of their blooms. Enjoy!
June 26, 2012
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Tags: Customer Reviews, daffodils, saffron crocus, tulips · Posted in: Gardening in Fall
Update: Planting Fall Bulbs in our City Garden
This past fall, my friend Jintina and I layered hundreds of fall bulbs in our city garden bed. We patiently waited throughout the winter months and once spring came, along with it came a rainbow of beautiful blooms! I captured pictures of as many different blooms as I could (there were new varieties blooming each day) and am happy to report that our layered planting was a gorgeous success!
June 15, 2012
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Tags: allium, crocus, daffodils, fall planting, Fall Planting for spring blooms, gardening in fall, Grape Hyacinths, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
When Spring Blooms Fade
With the gorgeous display of spring blooms fading in much of the country, our customers are asking “What do I do when my spring flowers have faded?” We are here to help with instructions on how (and why) to care for your precious bulbs once they have finished blooming for the spring.
April 20, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · One Comment
Tags: daffodils, fall bulbs, how-to, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, How-Tos
