Tag Archives: spring bulbs

Six on Saturday: April 23

Posted on April 23, 2022 by carolee

After a roller coaster week of weird weather that included a blanket of snow, thankfully currently the only (1) “Glory in the Snow” is the lovely little blue flower of that name. They also come in pink (yuk!) and white … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring, spring bulbs, Uncategorized | Tagged daffodils, Growing Kindness Project, Indiana gardening, muscari, Six on Saturday, spring bulbs, stock, tulips | 10 Comments

Replanted…whew!

Posted on April 3, 2022 by carolee

Interesting how the dozens and dozens of clumps of plants dug in only 30 minutes (see this post if you missed it!) took over 8 hours to replant! Also interesting if you know me well, that I didn’t take time … Continue reading →

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30 minutes warning & The Big Dig

Posted on March 31, 2022 by carolee

Several weeks ago, after the snow had melted I noticed a water leak at the well head. See the rust coated soil? There was a steady, but thankfully very light constant trickle but obviously it must be repaired. The company … Continue reading →

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Spring has arrived!

Posted on March 22, 2022 by carolee

I posted this photo on Fb earlier this week, and many responses from “locals” was “It’s too early!” After all, it is just mid-March, but checking my bloom journal for the prior three years the spring blooms are actually right … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring, spring bulbs, Uncategorized | Tagged crocus, Indiana gardening, irises, Spring, spring bulbs | 14 Comments

Spring is creeping in!

Posted on February 26, 2022 by carolee

Yes, I know. It’s still officially winter, but the positive bubbles within me are beginning to rise. Yes, we have snow again, but it’s just a tiny skiff and the sky is blue, the days are getting longer and when … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Angelina sedum, daffodils, Indiana gardening, signs of spring, Six on Saturday, spring bulbs | 13 Comments

November: Monthly Review

Posted on December 17, 2021 by carolee

“Better late than never” applies to this monthly review post. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been scrambling to get items crossed off the “outdoor job list” before the snow flies again and the ground freezes solid. For some … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Dec. 4th

Posted on December 4, 2021 by carolee

It’s been a good while since I last wrote, not because I had nothing to say but because outdoor work has been keeping me away from the computer! I’ve been pushing hard to get all the bulbs planted, gardens tidied … Continue reading →

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And yet more bulbs!

Posted on October 20, 2021 by carolee

So, have I mentioned that next year I’m delving much heavier into flowers? Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking (always a trouble-maker!) and I’ve come to a few conclusions: 1) I’m getting bored growing vegetables and my larders … Continue reading →

Posted in bulbs, cutting garden, October, spring bulbs, tulips, Uncategorized | Tagged Brent & Becky's Bulbs, cut flowers, flower farm, gladiola, Indiana gardening, spring bulbs | 6 Comments

Spring Bulbs: Part 2 Daffodils

Posted on September 13, 2021 by carolee

Daffodil season has to be one of my very favorite times of the year. Anticipating the first crocus is exciting, but they are a bit short for a bouquet. However, when the daffodils begin bursting into flower it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Bulb orders for 2022 Spring! Part 1 Tulips & Alliums

Posted on September 9, 2021 by carolee

Yes, it’s that time already to order bulbs for fall planting, which means thinking about the plans for SPRING! The first order was placed in late June and was mainly tulips…lots of tulips. Last spring, so many of the tulips … Continue reading →

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