The following is by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Linn County Master Gardener Lisa Slattery I spent this past weekend digging and prepping my tropical bulbs for winter storage. I've had ...

As we proceed into autumn, the gardener’s thoughts turn to the gratifying display of spring bulbs. If your garden already includes bulbs that bloom each spring, and you have all you want, relax and ...

To propagate amaryllis by seed, harvest the seedpods soon after they turn yellow and begin to break open. Dry the seed pods a ...

After beautiful amaryllis flowers fade, flower enthusiasts may wonder if the blubs can be replanted for next year.

After a long winter we get all pumped up when we see the spring bulbs popping out of the ground. Some of us might even be motivated to do a little spring jig in the middle of our yard since our ...

Autumn is bulb-planting time, so splash out on some more unusual bulbs which will add a riot of colour and form to your garden in spring. If you want lashings of spring and early summer colour, but ...

Easter is a day for family, friends, celebrations and gathering for meals, egg hunts, and oh so many other festivities. Today such gatherings are not possible during the coronavirus outbreak. However, ...

Cool weather can threaten tropical bulbs, but don’t miss out on their exotic flowers. Grow several in containers that can be moved inside for a few days when cold weather hits. A pot of flowering ...

Welcome to the month of May; the time when spring really kicks into high gear. Frankly, the woeful weather in April did little to incite spring fever. A hallmark of May is spring-flowering bulbs — ...

Plants with bold foliage, exotic-looking flowers and dreamy fragrances can add a touch of the tropics to Colorado landscapes while being sustainable, too. Many summer blooming plants that are ...