Blog Post
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How to Grow Crocosmia Plants
Gorgeous flowers, striking foliage and captivating aroma, Crocosmia plants are perfect for background and border planting and look stunning in the middle of the flower bed. Another benefit of growing...
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Iris … Like I’ve Never Seen Them Before
True confessions time: I’ve never been a big fan of irises. However, my view changed considerably when I visited Shreiner’s Iris Gardens last week. The display was spectacular: bed after...
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Helping Bees Through Garden Design
Bees are essential to our ecosystem, but their populations have been declining for over two decades. While scientists investigate the causes, we can all help by creating bee-friendly havens in...
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My Bulbs are Going to Pot(s)
This year, for the first in many, I don’t have a yard in which to putter. I sold my house and have taken residence in a small apartment. But you...
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Happy anniversary to Breck’s Holland directeur Ben!
Bringing a new tulip or daffodil to market, from hybridization to large-scale production, can take up to 20 years. Luckily, Ben van der Veldt, the directeur, or president, of our...
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Best Flowers to Attract Bees Throughout the Season
Bees play a crucial role in maintaining the health and biodiversity of our planet’s ecosystems. These industrious insects are primary pollinators, with bees pollinating flowers across a vast array of...
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Bulbs and Bareroots, Explained
We’re sure you’ve heard all these terms before, but the differences between them can be a bit confusing. So let’s talk about which is which, and what the differences are....