Tag Archives: spring bulbs

Spring is surging; time to evaluate the tulips

Posted on April 18, 2021 by carolee

Spring seems to be in a rush to get everything underway post haste! The early, mid and some of the late tulips are all blooming at once! Suddenly overnight earlier this week, the white lilac, the pear tree, the gooseberries, … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: April 10

Posted on April 10, 2021 by carolee

Welcome to Six on Saturday, where gardeners from about the globe post six things that are happening in their gardens, or plants that make them happy, of just six topics of interest. This idea belongs to The Propagator, so visit … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: March 27

Posted on March 27, 2021 by carolee

Greetings on this sunny Saturday, amazingly, the final Saturday of this rapid month! For our SOS, let’s take a little walking tour this morning, beginning out the front door, where the traditional (1) Front Door Pot finally has a new … Continue reading →

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Resisting the urge.

Posted on March 10, 2021 by carolee

We are having a stretch of amazing weather. It’s been warm, actually very warm (yesterday it reached 64 degrees F!) and it’s been sunny for over a week. The raised beds are dry enough to work in, which isn’t surprising … Continue reading →

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Is this normal?

Posted on March 8, 2021 by carolee

As regular readers know, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first snowdrop bloom. Not just the first snowdrop of this season, but MY first snowdrop ever! In fact, I don’t recall ever actually seeing a snowdrop in person, … Continue reading →

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A nice suprise.

Posted on January 27, 2021 by carolee

The sun has finally shown again in 2021, which began with thirteen days of gloom, then just a peek of brief sunshine, followed by many more days of gloom, bits of snow, or freezing rain. This morning, despite the cold, … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Visualization

Posted on January 16, 2021 by carolee

Coaches of all sorts say the key to success in doing something is to first visualize yourself making that goal, catching that long pass, making that putt, and then putting in the work to make it happen. That’s where gardeners … Continue reading →

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Bulbs are here!

Posted on October 27, 2020 by carolee

The last of the bulbs arrived today, all were unpacked and the order checked. There were a few items sold out, but all the most important items are here. It’s a drizzly, cold day so the planting won’t begin immediately. … Continue reading →

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Savoring the Sunshine

Posted on April 6, 2020 by carolee

In these days of unease, a bit of sunshine makes an enormous difference. Just being able to wander about outdoors feels like a special privilege, especially as the spring flowers emerge. After listening to the gloomy farming weather forecast (a … Continue reading →

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Just a bit of sunshine…

Posted on March 22, 2020 by carolee

A welcome change this for this morning’s walkabout…no rain! Instead we have a beautiful, although crispy 30 degree F, sunny morning. Determined to make the most of it, I took my daily walk to look for changes in the garden … Continue reading →

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