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To do: Coax Paperwhites

November 16, 2005 by Andrea Bellamy 1 Comment

There’s something untoward about the term, “forcing bulbs.” I always feel for the poor mistreated bulb: was it bullied? Terrorized? Coerced? That’s why I prefer coaxing. Whatever you choose to call it, forcing bulbs refers to the act of creating conditions that mimic nature’s springtime, confusing the bulb in winter. My favourite bulb to coax […]

Filed Under: Bulbs and Tubers, Holiday, Indoors

Guernsey Lily

October 17, 2005 by Andrea Bellamy Leave a Comment

Phoenix Perennials, a Vancouver nursery specializing in “Distinct Perennials, Fragrant Shrubs, Hardy Subtropicals and the Botanically Intriguing” sent this grey-day-defying Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily) to my inbox. According to their e-newsletter, Nerine bowdenii is perhaps one of the most colourful flowers for the late September and October garden. Nerine bowdenii is the only semi-hardy variety […]

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I feel like paella tonight

September 30, 2005 by Andrea Bellamy Leave a Comment

Did you have any idea that you could grow your own saffron? Saffron is the dried, bright red stigmas of the flower Crocus sativus, which is a relatively easy-to-grow perennial. According to The Farmer’s Almanac, it grows well in Zones 6 through 9. It lies dormant all summer, then pushes its purple blossoms up through […]

Filed Under: Bulbs and Tubers, Veggies & Edibles Tagged With: crocus, saffron

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