Planting bulbs indoors and outside. That's what's happening at our Little Cedar Garden the past few weeks. That and continued …
Of hyacinth bulbs and rats
For those who read this blog regularly, you know I often force bulbs in winter to keep my gardening chops alive and kicking. …
Blooming plants beat the winter blues
I don't know how you feel about winter, but if you've read RDR in the last eight years, you know it's not my favorite season. …
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Christmas decor, a tale of two minds
When it comes to decorating for Advent and Christmas, I'm of two minds. On the one hand, I live in a log cabin, which just begs …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: Christmas Flowers
December Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day is all about Christmas Flowers at RDR. While waiting for the big day, I've been decorating and …
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Hyacinth vases
I began forcing hyacinths in vases several years ago. I became enamored of the process, and it's now a ritual to take out the …
Growing plants in the greenhouse
Have you ever wanted a greenhouse? Most obsessive gardeners do, and who could blame them? Growing plants in a greenhouse is one of …
How to force bulbs indoors
I was recently with a friend, Emma Jeffery from Hello Beautiful, and we started talking about how to force bulbs. Emma is …
A package from the postwoman!
I got a big box in the mail. My postal carrier, who is a dear woman, drove it up my long driveway and honked for me to come …
Bulb forcing experiments
Yes, I know, it's mid-fall, and here I am talking about forcing bulbs indoors. Well, now is the time. All bulbs except the …