Basics for Beautiful Bulbs!

There is still time to do some bulb planting! In fact, most flower bulbs have to be planted in the fall, because they need a dormancy period time to become rooted before they can bloom big and boldly in the spring. Planting bulbs is very simple, and the great thing about ordering from the Spring Hill catalog or website is that we ship our plants and bulbs to you at exactly the right planting time for your region and [...]

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Easy-Care Irises Provide Breathtaking Beauty Breathtaking

As you can tell by our name, we love irises! That’s why we started IrisLovers.com, to share with you our joy of iris flowers. This blog is a place we will use to share tips, plant information, product announcements and more! Our friends and partners over at Spring Hill Nurseries are just as excited as we are to get the iris party [...]

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History of the Iris

This lovely flower is named after the Greek messenger of the gods, Iris, who was said to have golden wings and travel on a rainbow. This Greek Goddess acted as the link between heaven and earth. “Iris” means “rainbow” in Greek, representing the many colors of the iris flower. Over 200 varieties in a wide spectrum of colors can be found in virtually every part of the world, growing both naturally and in [...]

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Happy Earth Day, 2011 - Plant a Tree!

Earth Day 2011 – a day when people take a step back and reflect upon nature, our environment, and what we can do to preserve it. At Spring Hill Nurseries, it’s not only our business to care about nature, it’s our passion. I’m sure many of you are passionate about nature, as well. Whether you enjoy gardening on a cool spring day, or volunteering for a local environmental organization, you’re doing your part to help our planet. [...]

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September Spring Hill “What a Cool Photo!” Contest – Exclusive to Our Facebook Fans!

The new season means it’s time for another “What a Cool Photo!” Contest! This time around, the subject is “Fall Color.” From the changing leaves to hardy mums, to sunflowers to vegetables – we want to see your fall garden! This is your chance to show off both your gardening and your photography [...]

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