The leaves are changing colour, the air is crisp, and fall bulb planting season is upon us! While fall planting & gardening is a treat, the real reason for fall bulb planting is so that we can enjoy those stunning blooms next spring! You can pick all your favourites, and make your containers completely customized [...]
Tulip 'Uncle Tom' Narcissus 'Gold Disc' Fall is here and it's time to start thinking about planting your spring garden! The leaves are changing colour, pumpkin spice lattes are in full swing, and we can't wait for all the new fall products to hit the garden center shelves! With so many new introductions this year alone [...]
It's that time of year again, when the leaves start to change colour and we pack up our summer clothes. For many gardeners, fall means preparing for winter by harvesting any remaining vegetables and putting away the gardening tools. If you're looking for some tips on how to get your garden ready for the colder [...]
The Fall Draw Has Come to an End! Thank you to all the gardeners who entered the draw. It was a fun event, and very exciting to see how many people were involved all across Canada! Our main prize of a $1000 gift certificate to their local garden centre was won by Kathleen Z. from [...]
Perfect Gift Ideas The Christmas season is coming soon! Bright lights, cold weather, shortbread cookies, holiday festivities, and family gatherings are fast approaching. Lists are being made and checked twice. Do you want some help with your Christmas list? We can help! Florissa has a great selection of holiday gift kits that delight and amaze. [...]
Welcome to Fall! The summer warmth has gone away. The crisp fall is upon us, and it is time to bring out the jackets once again. A fresh new gardening season is before us. This fall season gives us the idea of the wonders and anticipation of what might we see pop up through the [...]
Haven’t finished your shopping dash? Need a gift for someone extra special? Check out Florissa’s Top 5 Gifts to give and grow. Anyone who loves flowers can grow amaryllis, paperwhites and hyacinths indoors. Easy to grow even for someone who has never grown anything before. Through the holiday season and into the new year, these [...]
Bring spring to your smaller or even tiny fairy garden scapes? These little dynamos produce a treasure trove of flowers. They are ideal for containers, rock gardens, edging for borders, or thriving under trees and shrubs. They’ll stand out in your garden with thrilling details and compliment other larger spring blooming beauties like tulips and [...]
Make the most of small garden spaces and containers. If this is you’re first time planting bulbs, this project is super-easy to do, and it’s often called “Spring Bulb Layering.” Florissa’s draw this week features bulbs that can be planted up in containers in layers. Please continue to read on for the how-to step by [...]
Signs of deer nipping at tender plants in the garden can tug at the heartstrings. It can also inspire gardeners to plant for deer resistance as well as beauty. Deer naturally avoid what they find distasteful and Florissa offers the best selection of deer resistant bulbs. Check out this Fall’s NEW deer resistant varieties – [...]
