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Bulb Planting Roundup
A round-up of bulb planting resources: blog posts, videos, and more!
How To Plant Amaryllis + Paperwhites Indoors For Winter Blooms
Steps for potting amaryllis and paperwhites indoors for winter blooms!
Preparing summer roses for a fall prune
While late summer may leave your rose bushes scraggly and tough to look at, resist cutting them back until the harshest temperatures of summer are past.
Instead, follow these steps to keep them as healthy as possible!
Zinnia Harvests
Zinnias are a tried and true flower that will churn out blooms throughout the heat of summer.
The only trick is that you must harvest zinnia blooms when “ripe” - harvesting them too early or too late may result in decrease vase life, so keep reading for all the details for how to ensure your zinnia harvest leads to a long-lasting bouquet!
Dormant Season
As we head into the heat of summer, make a plan for roses, dahlias, and heat-tolerant blooms. Then, head inside and make a plan for your fall garden - this post will take you through all the same steps I’m following to prepare my Houston garden for a hot summer, and a fall flourish.
Seed Starting: Which seeds to start indoors now for planting in the garden the second half of February.
Get a head start on your spring garden! 🌱 Certain blooms, like cosmos, foxglove, and strawflower, thrive when started indoors now and planted out in late February. Not into seed starting? Mark your calendar for our February 22 plant sale at the farm!
For expert timing, grab The Cut Flower Confidence Calendar—your go-to guide for seed starting success.
A Pest Free Spring: Tips and tricks to set your garden up to be pest free this spring!
Tips + tricks to ensure you harvest flowers at the just-right stage that leads to long lasting bouquets.
What to Cover When:Which blooms need to be covered at which temperature!
Protect your garden from winter freezes! 🌿 Some blooms, like delicate freesia, need covering at the slightest chill, while others, like roses and tulips, thrive in the cold. When in doubt, cover—it’s always better to be safe!
For a deep dive, check out our Frost Protection Mini Course! ❄️✨
Winter Rose Care: tips + tricks for healthy roses into the winter months
With cooler temps, your roses are thriving! Keep them healthy this winter with soil maintenance, compost, and adjusted watering. When harvesting, keep stems short to prevent frost damage, or let blooms form hips for winter wildlife.
Want to master rose care? Stay tuned for The Garden Rose Crash Course launching in Spring 2025!
How To Plant Pre-Chilled Bulbs
Quickly learn how, where, and when to plant pre-chilled bulbs for spring-time blooms!
Dahlia Basics: The Bungalow Blooms tuber collection launches January 1 - learn what a tuber is, and how to plant it for spring and fall blooms in 2025!
Dahlias grow from tubers—think potato-like roots that sprout into stunning blooms! 🌿 The Bungalow Blooms Tuber Collection launches January 1, with pickup or shipping in mid-February. Learn how to plant, space, and support your dahlias for gorgeous spring and fall flowers.
Get all the details & join the waitlist for our Dahlia Growing Mini Course!
Tips + Tricks: Tending Forced Bulbs Indoors
How to tend and transplant potted amaryllis and paperwhites this winter season.
Bulbs of the South: a what/when/where to have beautiful blooms in your garden this spring
Want a show-stopping spring garden? Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths thrive in Houston with the right prep! Chill bulbs for 8+ weeks, plant in December-January, and space them closely for impact. Water smartly—too much can cause rot!
Dahlia FAQ: a short on dahlia success in the Houston area
Dahlias can thrive in Houston—but timing is everything! Plant tubers Feb 14-Mar 1 or July 15-Aug 15, give them 6+ hours of sun, space them 12" apart, and provide sturdy support for their tall stems.
Want to grow your best dahlias yet? Dahlia tubers & a Deep Dive mini course are coming in Feb 2025!
Planting Ranunculus and Anemones: an overview of how to plant corms and have gorgeous spring flowers!
October is the perfect time to plant ranunculus & anemone corms in Houston! Soak for 3-4 hours, plant pointy side down, space them properly, and protect from frost for a gorgeous spring bloom.
Want step-by-step guidance? Join the Corm Planting Mini Course!
Fall Pests and What to do About Them: a who's who and what to do of pests in the fall garden
Cooler temps bring aphids, ants, caterpillars, and mealybugs to your garden! Knock aphids off with water, treat mealybugs with rubbing alcohol, tackle ant nests with orange oil, and handpick caterpillars before they cause damage.
What I Wish I was Planting right now: filling the calendar for NEXT fall
Thinking ahead to next fall? So are we! This week's garden journal dives into the seeds I wish I had started this summer and the plants I’m planning for Fall 2025. If you love zinnias, marigolds, sunflowers, and more, now’s the time to plan ahead. Plus, email subscribers get a 24-hour head start on our pre-chilled bulb sale!
Spacing: how to calculate it, and use it to your benefit in the garden
Want a healthier, more productive garden? Proper plant spacing is the secret! This week’s FAQ Friday breaks down easy spacing guidelines for flowers like sunflowers, dahlias, and roses—plus a simple trick to measure perfect spacing every time. Say goodbye to weeds and hello to thriving plants!
The math behind starting Hardy Annuals from seed:
Timing is everything when it comes to planting hardy annuals! In this week’s FAQ Friday, we’re breaking down the simple math behind when to start seeds and transplant for a thriving spring garden. Plus, grab a free planting calendar to make the process even easier!
Here's your step by step fall dahlia pruning guide:
Get your dahlias ready for a stunning fall bloom! 🌸 If your dahlias went dormant during the summer, now’s the time to prune, support, and fertilize for vibrant autumn flowers. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do to set your dahlias up for success!