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The Bulb Order is Away!
Last spring seems so far away, when our hopes that the virus would fade away in a few weeks felt possible. The earth was filled with energy and bird song, and seeds were pressed into the soil with visions of … Continue reading
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Tagged bulbs, cutting garden, fall plantings, flower beds, Indiana gardening, tulips
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April: Monthly Review
April is finished! I know many people thought the month would never end, but to me it passed at warp speed. It was a pretty good month for outdoor work, although it was the coldest April in decades. The rainfall … Continue reading
The Goodness of Spring
Most people love Spring, that time of rebirth and renewal. This year, our spring has seemed exceptionally vibrant. While we haven’t had the extended string of beautiful, sunny days that Britain has experienced (this has been one of the coldest … Continue reading
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Tagged daffodils, hellebores, Indiana gardening, isolation, muscari, primulas, season-lengthening bulbs, spring flowers, tulips
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Edgy!
Yes, everyone is feeling more than a bit edgy these days. I’ve found that only hard outdoor work gives me reasonable sleep at night and a sense of near normal. Plus it feeds my sense of accomplishment when I can … Continue reading
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Tagged daffodils, edging, flower beds, gardening, Indiana gardening, Tiger Eye sumac, tulips, white lilac
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Planting the bulbs
I’ve been planting this year’s bulb order whenever the weather is decent, the ground not too soggy, and I have a bit of time. Yes, I’m running later than usual, but generally as long as they are in the ground … Continue reading
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Tagged bone meal, Brent & Becky's Bulbs, bulbs, ColorBlends, daffodils, Indiana gardening, tulips, Van Engelen bulbs, winter aconite
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April in Review
April has followed the pattern set so far in 2019: cooler and wetter than normal. As a result there were a few adjustments made to both indoor seeding and outdoor planting schedules, with postponements mainly due to wet soil … Continue reading
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Tagged cauliflower, early harvests, Indiana gardening, kitchen garden, lavender, monthy review, Potager, spinach, tulips
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Six on Saturday: April 20
It’s raining for the 4th day in a row, with a blustery wind so some of the photos for today are a bit blurry! A couple were taken during a break in the rain just as the sun … Continue reading
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Tagged Brent & Becky's Bulbs, daffodils, hyacinths, Indiana gardening, Potager, Six on Saturday, spring bulbs, tulips
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Bulbs are Planted!
Finally, the last of the bulbs are in the ground. Recent thunderstorms have made it a challenge to complete, but it’s finished and can be marked off the “TO DO” list. The crocus “Cream Beauty” are always included. Although they … Continue reading
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Tagged crocus, gardening, hyacinthoides, Potager, spring bulbs, tulips
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Six on Saturday: May 12
After a very slow start, Spring is catching up to “normal” although we are still a bit behind. It’s been warm and dry for several days, allowing the farmers to get their fields planted after a late start. Yesterday, I … Continue reading
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Tagged chamomile, irises, peas, Potager, Six on Saturday, tulips, vegetable growing
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Six on Saturday: April 28
What a difference a few days of sunshine and warmer temperatures makes, not only in the garden, but in my outlook! There are so many beautiful surprises that it is hard to choose only six! Here’s the first selection. Although … Continue reading
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Tagged daffodils, gardening, Harvest Guard crop cover, muscari, signs of spring, Six on Saturday, tulips
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