You could also buy plain white eggs and dip them in glitter – these will contrast beautifully against the brown of the twigs. Place the jug on a sideboard and add some arrangements of bulbs (narcissi or daffodils), candles, and finally, some pots of mini chocolate eggs....
Daffodils, fritillarias, and crown imperials are known to deter moles and voles due to their strong scent. Marigolds, rosemary, and lavender can also help keep them away. Plus, these plants add a burst of color and fragrance to your garden. Employ Repellents Sometimes, you need a little ...
the merry season, the busy time of year when easy dinners are appreciated, and the larger crowds that come to the table for holiday celebrations, I thought it would be ideal to highlight her recipe for Chicken Thighs with Cinnamon and Dates. It’s easy to make, ...
In the UK, there is more daylight each day now. There are signs of spring, with bulbs sprouting daffodils, grape hyacynth and more. Yet not all of us, are feeling like we are bursting with the joys of spring, are we? So if you are feeling in a February Funk, with a lot of stres...
Be aware of the items in your yard. Some plants can be deadly for your Sulcata. Azalea, Buttercup, Daffodils and Elephant Ears are common garden plants that can pose a deadly risk to your pet. Research your plants before planting if you know you’re Sulcata will be outside. ...
rocks. Wander for a bit and you’ll come across natural rock formations, resting cormorants and (on a clear day) a majestic view ofMt Fuji. The island is usually quiet, but gets livelier in mid-January to February, when the park on the island’s eastern end is blanketed in daffodils...
I prefer its form to the giganto euphorbias, and the flower color is just gorgeous, so tropical-looking in this cold-hardy variety. Since it is kind of a skinny plant, it seems to look best in multiples or coming up through other plants, as it is here through masses of daffodils: ...
The spring has been lovely too. My bulbs worked their magic and appeared gloriously right at Easter time. Tulips and daffodils and hyacinths galore–the front yard smelled so good and looked so beautiful. I had friends over again for Easter dinner too, in spite of the fact that I was lai...
In the enclosed Norman garden, visitors can stroll down the central path under metal arches that are lined with fragrant roses and nasturtiums. The grounds also feature cherry trees, apricot trees, daffodils, tulips, narcissi, irises, Oriental poppies, peonies, and more....
Aronia melanocarpa, black chokeberry ‘Viking black.’ I planted these two bushes last year and they grew nicely, though I did not get any berries this year. The garden around them this year was mostly fallow, though I grew some sunflowers between them after the daffodils. ...