2016 March roundup
I think my compost (sad as it is) is finally paying off. Looks like we’ll have a good show for bulbs this Spring. I didn’t get a good picture of the snowdrops (Galanthus) but they put on a decent show this year. The crocuses are amazing this year. The Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) are just getting started. Fritillaria imperialis look strong so far and will hopefully not fizzle out like last year. There’s no sign of the Fritillaria pallidiflora or purple grape hyacinth (muscari) yet. The forsythia are just starting to show flowers.
How’s your garden looking?
April 1, 2016
Thanks Thex Dar​. How are your flowers looking?
April 1, 2016
We are also expecting a bit of a cold spell this weekend. It shouldn’t be too bad.
April 1, 2016
My garden is not looking anywhere near as pretty as yours!
April 1, 2016
Sorry for plus bombing you
April 1, 2016
Thanks Nikki C, you’ll be posting lovely pictures soon.
April 1, 2016
Brigitte W., you can send Plus loving any time.
April 1, 2016
Peter Lindelauf​, I should probably divide the irises that we inherited when we bought the house. They are taking up quite a bit of space in the backyard.
April 1, 2016
Peter Lindelauf, I haven’t thought about what type of iris they are. They have what seems to be a tuberous network, if that helps.
April 1, 2016
Peter Lindelauf, it sounds like we have bearded irises. They don’t bloom much, probably because they are crowded. I think this year I’ll divide them up. I found a junky kitchen knife while walking Ana one day. I use it as a garden knife now.
April 1, 2016
Peter Lindelauf, my grandmother taught me to use a little bonemeal, mixed with dirt, before putting roses and bulbs in the hole.