Try Container Gardening this Spring and Summer! Choose from several varieties of flower bulbs sold in our Spring 2021 Fundraising program for summer container gardening. Additionally, supporters of selected New England based groups can enjoy container gardening with potted annuals. Read on for some tips to get started with container gardening. Choosing the right container Terracotta flowerpots are a classic choice. However, freezing and thawing can damage them. So store them indoors over the winter in colder climates. Concrete planters are more durable and can be kept outside in winter, but t ..read more

Our Favorite Summer Flowers for Cut Arrangements Bring summer color indoors with flowers that are ideal for cut arrangements. By selectively cutting some of your summer flowers, you can enjoy the beauty of your garden even when you’re not outdoors. Freesia in cut flower arrangements Add a whimsical touch by placing a few stems of Freesia in a small vase. Or combine with other cut flowers to create a stunning arrangement. Bold, blue Columbine You’ll want to keep some Columbine outdoors for the hummingbirds and butterflies, but bring some stems indoors to enjoy. For best results, pick when the ..read more

Gardening Recommendations for Growing Bulbs in Colder Zones Since Three Rivers is based in New Hampshire, we are all too familiar with gardening in colder zones! And we have good news for you—just because a summer-flowering bulb is winter hardy in zones 8 and above doesn’t mean you can’t grow it in your zone. Read on to learn more about growing these spring-planted bulbs in zones 3 through 7. Container gardening in colder zones One of the best ways to grow less hardy summer blooming bulbs in colder zones is to plant them in containers. Dahlias are a perfect choice for container gardening. Unw ..read more

Summer Flowering Perennial Bulbs A perennial is a plant with an expected life span of more than two years. It doesn’t mean these plants will live in your garden forever, though. While you may enjoy them for a long time to come by dividing the bulbs, others may lose their spark after several years. These flowering plants bring tons of color to your summer garden. Plus, each one has its own desirable features. Read on to learn more about the summer flowering perennials in our Spring 2021 Bulb Fundraising program. Our top picks for drought tolerance Many of the favorite summer flowering perennia ..read more

Gardening Recommendations for Bulbs to Grow in Warmer Zones Fundraising groups and supporters in warmer zones often ask us which spring-planted bulbs will grow in their area. If you are gardening in southwest Arizona, southern Texas, or central and southern Florida, that’s you! Read on for gardening tips and recommendations for bulbs to grow in warmer zones. Bulbs for zones 9 and 10 in our Spring 2021 program Customers in warmer zones have several choices of bulbs in our Spring 2021 Bulb Fundraising program. Dahlias are a good choice, and we are offering four different varieties this season. O ..read more

Four Dahlia Bulb Varieties for Spring Fundraising Dahlia flowers come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. They are also quite versatile. For a diverse selection, we have chosen four different types of dahlia bulbs for spring fundraising this year. Unwin’s Mix Dahlia: Plant a border or create cut arrangements with this semi-dwarf dahlia mix. Your supporters will also love it as a container plant. Lavender Perfection Dahlia: The large blooms of this dinnerplate dahlia make a bold statement in the garden. Although dahlias are perennial in zones 8 to 10, you can dig up the bulbs and store ..read more

Featured New Item: White Hardy Ground Orchid The White Hardy Ground Orchid (botanical name: Bletilla striata ‘Alba’) is an easy-to-grow terrestrial orchid. It’s an excellent choice for flowerbeds, borders, and rock gardens. You can also grow this hardy orchid in a container! Hardy orchids generally grow to about 12″-18″ tall. This variety bears white blooms in late spring to midsummer. If you have problems with deer eating your plants, you’ll notice that they leave this one alone! Recommendations Choose a location with partial shade for best results. If you’re in a hotter climate, make sure ..read more

It’s almost spring! Time to think up some creative garden ideas! Like everyone else, I am spending way too much time on Pinterest looking up garden prep, veggie and flower varieties and what will give me the biggest bang for my buck in the northeast growing season. Standing in the yard full of snow a few thoughts occurred. 1.  Winter will never end.  2. What else do I need besides flowers? There are always the practical stakes for the peonies, etc. but I want to show some personality, some individuality, some pizazz. Inspiration from others My mother in law has a small greenhouse whe ..read more