Monthly Archives: March 2014

3200 Years Old – 247 feet tall and still growing!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Connor Lowry

What is 3200 years old, 247 feet tall, measures 45,000 cubic feet in volume, is 27 feet wide and has 2 billion needles? The President of course! This giant Sequoia is not only awe inspiring, it’s still growing! At the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Bulb Flower Gardens

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Connor Lowry

It is a fact that bulbs are the most attractive as well as the easiest way to plant flowers in a garden and take care of it. When in full bloom, any bulb garden will result in the most wonderful, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Gardening Tips, Guest Posts | Tagged Bulb, bulb flowers, Crocus, Dahlia, gladiolus, Iris, lily, Tulips | 4 Comments

7 Fool Proof Flowers for Beginner Gardeners

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Connor Lowry

When you’re new to gardening everything looks good! But it can be a little overwhelming; not knowing what to plant in the sun or shade, which plants work well together, how deep to plant, fertilize or not, etc. You can … Continue reading →

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No I am not a sunflower!

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Connor Lowry

I’m sure if a Venidium could speak it would say “No I am not a sunflower!”. Also called Cape Daisy, this is not the easiest plant to find but definitely worth the trouble! You’ll have to search the seed catalogues … Continue reading →

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Cleome – The Spider Flower

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Connor Lowry

This pretty annual is called the spider flower or spider plant because of its long stamens that resemble spider legs. If you like unusual or exotic plants, this beauty is a must for your garden! But do be careful, if … Continue reading →

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Cool Places to See Flowers: Panagbenga Flower Festival – Philippines

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Connor Lowry

Panagbenga Flower Festival held in Baguio City, Philippines has some of the most amazing & creative floral floats this bloom blogger has ever seen! Which really shouldn’t be much of a surprise considering Panagbenga means “season of blooming”. This month … Continue reading →