How to Protect Tulip Bulbs From Voles
Meadow voles are harmless creatures and actually pretty cute, but for gardeners they can be a big nuisance. These furry, mouse-like rodents are voracious...
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Field to Vase Event Celebrates Locally-Grown Cut Flowers
Recently, Longfield Gardens sponsored an event that is very dear to us – supporting American grown cut flowers. The Field to Vase Dinner was held in Mt....
Want Bigger, Brighter Tulips? Plant Hybrids!
Hybrid tulips such as Rosy Delight, shown above in our trial gardens last spring, are outstanding performers and a great choice for any spring flower...
Inspiration for Your Spring Garden: Tulips Go Casual
There's no better place to see spring flower bulbs than Holland's Keukenhof gardens. For eight weeks every year, you can feast your eyes on 80 acres of...
Plant Ornamental Allium Bulbs Now for Flowers Next Spring
Alliums may be the easiest plants you’ll ever grow. The only tricky thing about them is remembering that they need to be planted in the fall, at the...
Top Performing Tulips? Plant These Timeless Favorites
There are thousands of different tulips to choose from, so how do you know which ones will give you the best results? Though each year brings a flurry of...
How to Make a Hand-Tied Flower Arrangement in 5 Easy Steps
One of the best things about having a flower garden is being able to share the riches. Everyone loves getting flowers, and it's extra special when...
Fragrant Lilies for Your Summer Garden
Summer is filled with so many good smells: suntan lotion, burgers on the grill, rain at the end of a hot day, and my personal favorite... lilies! From...
Dahlias from Bud to Bloom
Sometimes flowers take you by surprise and seem to burst into bloom overnight. But more often, it's a slower process that happens over days or even weeks....