Workshop 2

Growing Flowers Organically

Presented by Richly
Organic

Overview

Planning
Annuals
Bulbs
Roses and Perennials
Composting
Soil Tips
Maintenance

Spring
Bulbs

Annuals

Roses
2

Prepare for Color

Planning

Season

Selected Activities

Early Spring

Test soil
Sow seeds of hardy bedding plants indoors
Plant summer flowering bulbs

Mid to Late
Spring

Mulch soil
Harden off bedding plants
Plant bedding plants

Early Summer

Plant less hardy bedding plants

Mid Summer

Water and feed regularly

Dig up spring bulbs
Pinch back annuals

Fall

Study the garden design

Plan for next year

 Start annuals off right

Avoid planting until danger of frost is past
Choose annuals that are right for your micro climate

Annuals

Control common problems with annuals

 Plant bulbs for almost year-round displays

Fall
Crocus, Daffodil, Tulip, Hyacinth

Spring

Bulbs

Dahlia, Gladiolus, Canna, Lily, Calla

Every garden needs perennials!

Choose a mix of colorful perennials

Perennials

Plan for a continuous show from early spring to mid

winter
Popular choices
Bearded Iris, Bee Balm, Candytuft, Bellflower, Peonies,
Poppies, Yarrow, Violet Sage

 Select materials that contain carbon and nitrogen

Carbon
Lawn, dried leaves

Composting

Nitrogen
Kitchen scraps, vegetable leaves

Keep the compost pile moist but not wet

Aerate the compost pile occasionally

 Watering
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Once a day is usually sufficient

Maintenanc
e

Apply organic, liquid-based fertilizer sparingly

Check plants routinely for diseases and insects

 Designate an attractive seating area

Consider building a pond and stocking it with fish

Enjoying
Your Garden

Plant flowers that attract butterflies and

hummingbirds
Relax!