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Planting ranunculus corms

I live in Southwestern Ontario, near Grand Bend. I have just purchased Ranunculus corms. When they arrive do I plant them right outside or inside first?…

spring garlic

I will be planting garlic this spring (I know I should have done so in October). I have the garlic now. Should I plant it as soon as soil diggable? Or wait for it to be a certain temperature? Should…

Will these amaryllis bloom?

I pulled out these amaryllis bulbs stored in a paper bag in the basement from last years beauties … that was Dec 5th. Too late, but whatever. 2 have lots of leaves … one, just one. My question … will…

Overwintering Begonia Bulbs

Good afternoon, I planted five Begonia (Fimbriata) bulbs in a pot in early June this past summer on my patio in Toronto. They grew and bloomed beautifully. Can I save the bulbs and replant them next summer? If I can,…

Puppy proof fabric planter for spring bulbs>

I have a new puppy rampaging round the garden. Spring planting is now problematic. What do you think of my planting in fabric planter – daffs and tulips – that I can move around?…

Spring bulbs

Hi, I am new in Toronto [ Scarborough ]. I do not have much of a yard. I want to know if I can plant bulbs in containers that are on glass enclosed porch and bring them inside house during…

Bulbs and irrigation conundrum

the companion perennials (planted right next to the bulb) are watered by drip. poor bulbs – they are too . sad … soggy … bulbs…

Dahlia in pot

I planted my dahlia in pot in late May. Have used liquid fertilizer 15-30-15 every 3 weeks. It is grown in sunny spot for + 7 hours of sun. Been moving the pot to sunny area . However, it has…