A co-worker said this week that she thought I was putting my bulbs in too early. She's a master gardener, so I tend to listen when she talks about things like this. "Oh, wait," she said. "I'm just usually scrambling to get them in the ground as the snow is flying around me. You're doing it right! Never mind!" Whew!
Today we planted the remainder of the 110 bulbs I ordered from Old House Gardens. (We planted the front side bed on Oct 26.) It was a little chilly with a brisk breeze, but sunny and dry and, all things considered, a great day to be outside in November. We amended the soil with peat moss and gypsum to help with drainage in our heavy clay soil. Once again, I made a plan for distributing the bulbs, hastily scratching out an outline on a piece of notebook paper as Mr. H. was pulling garden tools from the garage to get started with the morning's work. I really should have spent more time on this part, but time is in short supply these days.
Tommies and Vanguard were both in the crocus tapestry package that I ordered. ("Herald the new year's renaissance with this tapestry of white, lavender, gold, and striped crocus. 5 each of 5 of our gems.") There are so many different kinds of crocus that I wouldn't have known where to start, so the package was a nice way to get this whole thing going. For the daffodil gang, Rip Van Winkle will be making an appearance along with Carlton and April Queen, which Old House Gardens describes as having a "ruffled, flame-kissed cup." Can't wait. I also am excited about the small allium, but I think I mentioned that last time. (I will get my hands on a globe allium someday, but could not spend $17 per plant at Kellner's Greenhouse!)
I couldn't fit the names of all of the established plants in the diagram, but included enough information so I'll be able to identify the location of each of the bulb areas.
At least I think this is where everything ended up. I carefully organized the bulbs on the front steps and was about halfway through planting them all when a gust of wind whirled through and upset some of my piles. (There was swearing. Mr. H. ran over to see what was wrong and then shook his head at me, chuckled, and helped me organize things. Nice fellow.) I believe I managed to sort them out, but we might have some surprises in the spring!
A friend encouraged me to plant a few early bloomers in the herb garden by the back door. I was hesitant to put anything there when only Mr. H. and I will see them, but that was exactly why I should do it. A welcome reminder of spring by the back door just when you need it most, she said. As always, she was right. I tucked a few allium and Rip Van Winkle daffodils into the bed.
Today we planted the remainder of the 110 bulbs I ordered from Old House Gardens. (We planted the front side bed on Oct 26.) It was a little chilly with a brisk breeze, but sunny and dry and, all things considered, a great day to be outside in November. We amended the soil with peat moss and gypsum to help with drainage in our heavy clay soil. Once again, I made a plan for distributing the bulbs, hastily scratching out an outline on a piece of notebook paper as Mr. H. was pulling garden tools from the garage to get started with the morning's work. I really should have spent more time on this part, but time is in short supply these days.
I couldn't fit the names of all of the established plants in the diagram, but included enough information so I'll be able to identify the location of each of the bulb areas.
At least I think this is where everything ended up. I carefully organized the bulbs on the front steps and was about halfway through planting them all when a gust of wind whirled through and upset some of my piles. (There was swearing. Mr. H. ran over to see what was wrong and then shook his head at me, chuckled, and helped me organize things. Nice fellow.) I believe I managed to sort them out, but we might have some surprises in the spring!
A friend encouraged me to plant a few early bloomers in the herb garden by the back door. I was hesitant to put anything there when only Mr. H. and I will see them, but that was exactly why I should do it. A welcome reminder of spring by the back door just when you need it most, she said. As always, she was right. I tucked a few allium and Rip Van Winkle daffodils into the bed.
Is it Kellner's Greenhouse or Kellner Greenhouses? I'm not sure.
ReplyDeleteThat depends on what sign you happen to be reading. I think they should make everyone happy and call it Kellners Greenhouses.
ReplyDeleteBTW, the master gardener co-worker stopped by my desk yesterday to say thank you! She planted her bulbs over the weekend inspired by my early (on time?) start!
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