SG539: Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers with special guests Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms, Jen McGuinness, Julie Thompson Adolf, and Susan Vollenweider
Welcome to Part Two of Still Growing's 1st Annual Spring Bulb Party! This week, I continue the Spring Bulb Party with my amazing garden friends: Jen McGuinness from Frau Zinnie, Julie Thompson-Adolf from Garden Delights, and Susan Vollenweider from The History Chicks Podcast and a Columnist at the Kansas City Star. Together, we shared our top picks for Tulips, Daffodils, and Spring Bulbs from the John Scheepers and Van Engelen catalog. Jo-Anne van den Berg-Ohms shares her amazing family history in the Dutch bulb business and coaches us on planting Our Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers .
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Interview Questions
Jo-Anne, why don't you take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us a little bit of your connection with Van Engelen, John Scheepers and Kitchen Garden Seeds.
Time Stamp: 10:25
Tell us the Van Engelen, John Scheepers and Kitchen Garden Seeds story and your special place in the American bulb market.
Time Stamp: 15:50
What is the difference between Van Engelen and John Scheepers?
Time Stamp: 27:35
Jen McGuinness top five picks.
Time Stamp: 32:05
Julie Thompson-Adolf top five picks.
Time Stamp: 57:30
What are some of your favorite tulips for bouquets?
Time Stamp: 1:10:50
Which tulips should Julie grow in the green house over the winter?
Time Stamp: 1:12:40
Susan Vollenweider top picks.
Time Stamp: 1:17:00
Should we add blood meal to the bulbs?
Time Stamp: 1:25:20
How do you plant bulbs in the grass without ripping up all the sod?
Time Stamp: 1:30:00
Jennifer's top 5 picks.
Time Stamp: 1:33:45
What's is Van Engelen's best selling bulb?
Time Stamp: 1:41:20
Is it okay to braid the leaves?
Time Stamp: 1:42:20
How late in the season can you typically plant bulbs?
Time Stamp: 1:45:10
How many bulbs are coming over from Holland on ships right now?
Time Stamp: 1:46:00
Jo-Anne, what did we miss?
Time Stamp: 1:48:25
What are some of the popular colors for this upcoming growing season?
Time Stamp: 1:54:50
How can Still Growing listeners order bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers?
Time Stamp: 1:57:05
Jo-Anne, you also share recipes on your Pinterest account, correct?
Time Stamp: 1:58:10
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Jen McGuinness on Still Growing
Call Jo-Anne: 860-567-0838
Email John Scheepers: CustomerService@JohnScheepers.com
Email Van Engelen: CustomerService@VanEngelen.com
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Resources Mentioned
All the Presidents' Gardens by Marta McDowell
Top 27 Spring Bulbs from Van Engelen and John Scheepers (2016)
Chionodoxa Forbesii Blue Giant
Tulipa Humilis Alba Coerulea Oculata
The Tulip Single Late Pastel Mixture
The Tall Big Globe Allium Mixture
Narcissus Bulbocodium Golden Bells
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