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Top 5 most reliable flower bulbs
People ask me so often; which flower bulbs come back well? In answer to the question here is my top 5 of most reliable flower bulbs.

Daffodils in miniature
When people think of Daffodils, they often think of those beautiful yellow tufts of happy flowers that can be seen early in the spring. But there is more than just yellow, and there is more than j...

Zantedeschia, worth trying
The Zantedeschia is better known to many as the 'Calla'. This modern tuberous plant has undergone a huge metamorphosis in recent years. It is as old as the road to Kralingen, but about ten years ag...

Something fascinating about the Tulip
When you see the bulb of a tulip in the summertime you would think she is completely dormant, just waiting to be planted in in the autumn… the truth is on the contrary.

Harvesting has started
The first tulip bulbs are rolling into the boxes behind the harvesters. A tense time for tulip growers because their harvest expectations for the year aren’t very high. When I asked them what they ...

Planting tulips
Why should tulips that bloom in spring be planted in autumn? If they only bloom in April and May, you would think you could just as well plant them in March ...

Flowerbulbs – The Ideal Gift!
Everybody has those friends, family members or maybe colleagues that leave you desperately looking for a present year after year: what to get them?! Very relatable, but that makes it no less diffic...

The Ideal Time To Plant Flowerbulbs
If we are Facebook friends, you might have already seen a bit of autumn on your timeline: mushrooms, coloured leaves and other great scenery that mean only one thing to us bulb growers: it’s time t...

Flowerbulbs in Pots
What if you do not have a garden, but would still like to enjoy blooming flowers? Flowers in pot are the answer! A flowerpot looks great on a terrace, in a tiled garden, or a balcony. Potted flower...
