Brent & Becky's Blog — grow

  Amarcrinum, also known as Crinodonna lily or Hardy Amaryllis, is a lesser-known bulb among novice gardeners—and what a shame! This fascinating group of plants combines many of the best features of other, more common bulbs, and is an ideal flower for gardens in zones 7-10. Here’s what you should know about Amarcrinum, and why you should start planting it sooner than later!   Amarcrinum: The Best of Two Bulbs  Amarcrinum is a hybrid of the Amaryllis and Crinum bulbs, hence its name. While the name x Amarcrinum refers to any hybrid of Amaryllis and Crinum, most of the hybrids...

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.

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

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

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 holiday plant we just can’t get enough of at this time of year—amaryllis.   The Attraction of the Amazing Amaryllis When the weather outside is frightful, and our flourishing gardens have faded away, we find ourselves craving more color than just the holiday greenery in...