De Gloxinia - fluwelnl

The Gloxinia

“Everything becomes fluid under pressure” is a winged expression that I love to use when we are pressed for time with any kind of chore.
Lelies uit de wok met oosterse kruiden - fluwelnl

Wok-fried lilies with oriental herbs

I have been told that the Lily is grown on a much larger scale than the Tulip. That surprised me because in the Netherlands there are approximately 4,000 hectares of Lilies planted annually while t...
De Winterdip - fluwelnl

The Winter Blues

Last Wednesday was a great day for Eric and me, we visited one of the largest Amaryllis breeders in Westland; Penning Freesia.
De broeikas - fluwelnl

The greenhouse

Last week I promised to tell you about the greenhouse behind the house, but first this:

The propagation of Lilies

As I promised in a previous newsletter I would tell you every now and then how the different types of flower bulbs are propagated by the flower bulb growers. Since the Lilies are in the spotlight a...
De Lelies zijn weer beschikbaar - fluwelnl

The Lilies are available again

The Lilies are available. A new year, new rounds and new opportunities, we are looking forward to it. This year we hope to make many garden lovers happy with our beautiful flower bulbs. We start wi...
De 2021 Fluwel-Amaryllis top 10 - fluwelnl

The 2021 Fluwel Amaryllis Top 10

It is always a moment of I look forward to: finding out which Amaryllis is going to be that year’s bestselller.
De vermeerdering van de Amaryllis - fluwelnl

The propagation of the Amaryllis

Before the Amaryllis is cut into pieces, it is first left naked, after which the head and bottom are pruned off.
Begonia overhouden - fluwelnl

Keeping Begonia

I will try to explain as carefully as possible how to take care of the Begonia.