Brent & Becky's Blog — Virginia

  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...

Step into a backyard “enchanted forest” with these ideas for creating a woodland garden.

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.

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.

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