Tag Archives: fall planting

Garlic Scapes, the Second Harvest Most Gardeners Waste

Garlic scapes are the curling stalk hardneck garlic sends up in early summer. What they[...]

Bulb Lasagna: How to Layer Spring Bulbs in One Pot

Bulb lasagna is three layers of bulbs in one pot, so it flowers from late[...]

Can You Plant Supermarket Garlic in Canada? What Actually Happens

Wondering if you can plant supermarket garlic in Canada? Here is what really happens in[...]

How Deep Should Garlic Be Planted in Canada? Depth and Spacing by Zone

How deep to plant garlic in Canada, with depth and spacing by zone, mulch depth,[...]

How Many Bulbs in One Pot? Numbers by Pot Size

How many bulbs in one pot? Here are the numbers by pot diameter in inches[...]

How to Store Flower Bulbs and Seed Garlic Before Planting

How to store flower bulbs and seed garlic between delivery day and planting day: cool,[...]

Should You Put Flower Bulbs in the Freezer

Putting bulbs in the freezer bursts their cells and they rot on thawing. What cold[...]

Can I Plant Tulips in October in Ontario

Yes, you can plant tulips in October in Ontario. Here is why October is prime[...]

How to Plan a Cut Flower Bulb Garden That Keeps Giving for Weeks

Plan a cut flower bulb garden in three waves so something opens every week, not[...]

Best Spring Bulbs for Canadian Winters, Sorted by How Much Cold They Take

The best spring bulbs for Canadian winters, sorted by hardiness for zones 2 to 9.[...]