Author Archives: Cindy

Fill your garden with fragrance! Plant these gorgeous flowering bulbs for their delightful scents that can be enjoyed inside and out.

Find solace in your backyard by creating a private garden nook.

These days, what we really need is some cheer. Becky and I have always found so much joy in the garden, and now more than ever, that seems to be what the world needs. This is a list of some particularly cheerful bulbs you can plant right away in your spring garden.

  We live in fast-paced times, and folks seem to be getting busier and busier every year. Careers, kids, grandkids, and arm-length to-do lists seem to be chipping away slowly into our free time, and for some people, managing a traditional garden just isn’t in the cards. Fortunately, you don’t have to have a heap […]

Mid-spring is showtime for many of our favorite bulbs! Here’s what’s blooming in our gardens right now.

There’s plenty to look forward to in the garden this year! These phenomenal cultivars are brand new for the 2020 growing season.

Daffodils are our favorite flowers to spot in the early spring garden; they’re beautiful, versatile, critter-proof, and sweetly fragrant. These eight early-spring standouts are just a few of Brent’s favorites.

The first signs of spring have arrived! Here’s what’s blooming in the early spring garden.

Spread the beauty of bulbs throughout your landscape by using them to plant your container gardens.

  After the holidays, the only thing sadder than disposing of your Christmas tree is watching your beautiful amaryllis blooms fade. Alas, like most flowers, these bold blooms are here for a good time, not a long time. However, that doesn’t mean you should toss your amaryllis bulb into the compost heap just yet! With […]

NEW! Foliage and flowers for 2020 Start your spring planning now.

With a brand new decade ahead of us, here are our top ten New Year’s resolutions for gardeners.

Add some drama to your garden and containers with the biggest, boldest foliage plants from our 2020 Spring catalog.

The right tools make such a difference for gardeners of any experience level. Here are some absolute essentials that every gardener should own.

At this most wonderful time of year, you might be thinking less about your spring garden and a little more about gifts for friends and family. We love anything that brings a smile to a loved one’s face, and for gardeners, there’s no shortage of options! Whether you’re making a shopping list or a wish list, these great gift items are sure to brighten someone’s day—not to mention next year’s garden.

It’s the season of giving, and by now, we’re all searching for the perfect gifts to fill our shopping lists. Yet, there’s something a little impersonal about scraping elbows with the holiday crowds in the malls and big-box stores. Furthermore, it can be challenging to come up with gift ideas that won’t simply add more […]

With the hauntings of Halloween now in our rearview mirror, the shift to the holiday mindset is well underway. The store shelves have switched from candy and costumes to garlands and greenery, and the desire to deck our halls is growing ever more pressing. And, of course, along with wreaths, holly, and mistletoe, comes another […]

Once the winter comes, and our gardens are too cold to grow our favorite plants, you may find yourself leaning more and more toward the idea of growing bulbs indoors. And why not? With the right soil and watering, it’s entirely possible! Plus, it’s a great way to bring a touch of greenery and color […]

Possibly one of the most gifted flowers of the holiday season, Amaryllis (also known as Hippeastrum) is a winter stunner that does a fantastic job of transforming our indoor space into an oasis even when the weather is cold. With incredible star-shaped flowers available in a dizzying array of colors, it’s no wonder they’re so […]

When both the temperature and leaves begin to drop, we know that it’s time to start getting those fall-planted bulbs in the ground. And certainly one of our all-time favorites that bridges spring and summer together has got to be Alliums. Offering bright color, unique form, and fantastic pest-resistance, they’re undoubtedly one bulb you won’t […]

by: Brent Heath, Co-Owner Brent and Becky’s Fall is one of my favorite times of year to play in the garden—there’s just so much to do! This week, I just seeded in my radishes, kale, broccoli, collards, and beets, and I’m looking forward to my fresh supply of vegetables all winter long. Of course, I’m also […]