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Holiday Bulbs Giveaway

December 6, 2015 By Carol Michel 72 Comments

Amaryllis – picture courtesy of Longfield Gardens

If you are the type of person who heads right to the buffet table as soon as you arrive at a party, here’s what’s on the table.

The good folks at Longfield Gardens set up a nice buffet, I mean giveaway, of a Winter Gift Kit, featuring amaryllis or paperwhite bulbs, plus a rare bulb called Scilla madeirensis.

Leave a comment below to enter the drawing by 11:59 pm EST on Dec. 10th. One person will chosen on Dec. 11th to win both prizes.

To enter  the drawing a second time, tweet a link to this post, and then comment again telling us your Twitter name.

Want to enter a third time? Just post a link to this contest on your Facebook page and leave a third comment here to let me know you did that.  That’s three trips to the buffet table, I mean three chances to win.

But if that isn’t enough entries, you can enter a fourth time by subscribing to Longfield Gardens email newsletter and then adding a fourth comment below.

That’s up to four chances to win.  Crazy good chances to win. It’s the holidays, after all.

What else about entering? Oh, yes be sure to include contact info on your comments so I can email you afterward to let you know you’ve won and to hook you up with the good people at Longfield Gardens.  You can disguise your email address by spelling it out something like this:  Name at whatever dot com

And in case you don’t win, and decide you can’t live without growing that Scilla or some other bulbs, you can get 20% off your Longfield Gardens order anytime until Dec. 20th by entering “MayDream20” as the discount code.  Only one discount per customer, and discount can not be combined with other offers.

Contest is for U.S. residents only.

Whew…  let’s slow this down a bit…

Now, if you are the type of person who likes to mingle a bit at the party before heading over to the buffet table and stuffing yourself full, read on…

It’s the holiday season…

There are toys that make noise – whistling, beeping, and clanging.

There are lights a-plenty, too – the bright lights of stores and over the top holiday displays.

The traffic, oh my, and don’t even get near a shopping mall.

It’s enough to fray the nerves, and it does.

Slow down, I say, and what better way to do that than to put your hands back in the dirt and grow some indoor bulbs. Nothing could be easier, whether you grow amaryllis or paperwhites or even something a bit more exotic like Scilla.

Most indoor forced bulbs grow fairly quickly, too, yet slowly enough to force you to slow down a bit, to wait awhile, until one day, there’s a bloom.

And isn’t it a good thing to slow down a bit during the holidays, to be forced to wait, and then experience something that doesn’t make noise or have bright lights or tie up traffic? And it calms your nerves, too?

I know it’s a good thing. I always pot up some amaryllis and paperwhites during the holidays. And I give them as gifts, too.

This year, Longfield Gardens provided me with some amaryllis to grow. I potted them up before Thanksgiving and already they are up and soon will be in bloom.

Amaryllis sent to me by Longfield Gardens

And they sent me a Scilla bulb, too. When it blooms it will look like the one in this picture.

Scilla in bloom, picture courtesy of Longfield Gardens

It’s magical looking in the pictures, isn’t it, with just enough sparkle to make me want to grow it, to see for myself.

Compliments of Longfield Gardens, I am giving away some bulbs to one lucky commenter here at May Dreams Gardens. See above on how to enter the drawing up to four times to win your own bit of holiday slow down, also known as a Winter Gift Kit and a rare, exotic Scilla bulb.

The contest ends Dec. 10th, so don’t delay. It costs nothing but a few seconds of time to enter by leaving a comment, multiple comments, so go ahead. Do it. Slow yourself down this holiday season with some indoor gardening. Grow some bulbs.

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For More Information on that rare exotic Scilla check out these articles:

All about Scilla madeirensis and An Exotic Fall Blooming Bulb

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Update Dec. 11th. The random number drawn was 9, so our ninth commenter, Gail, is the winner. Thank you all for entering and remember the Code MayDream20 will get you 20% off on the Longfield Gardens website until Dec. 20th!

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: bulbs, holidays

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Comments

  1. Evenstar says

    December 6, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Indoor bulbs in the winter are lovely!

    Reply
  2. Bev Colquett says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:41 am

    I would love to add the bulbs from Longfield Gardens to my current collection of bulbs.

    Reply
  3. Covegirl says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Love indoor bulbs, especially hyacinths

    Reply
  4. Covegirl says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Hydrangeagirlie

    Reply
  5. Covegirl says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Just subscribed to Longfield Gardens newsletter

    Reply
  6. Unknown says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:52 am

    Love love love forcing bulbs indoors!!!'

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    oh yes, I rush right to the buffet table, lol. Please consider me a contestant for this lovely giveaway. I don't tweet or FB, so no chances there, durn! ginny dot talbert at gmail dot com.

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    …and subscribed to Longfield Gardens because that scilla is marvelous looking!

    Reply
  9. Gail says

    December 6, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Sign me up for the drawing I could use a beauty like this Longfield bulb this winter.

    Reply
  10. Jessica Nunemaker says

    December 6, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I have never grown a bulb indoors before but I have always admired a close friend's. She has a way with plants! That's something I'd like to try!

    Reply
  11. Jessica Nunemaker says

    December 6, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    I subscribed to the newsletter as well. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Caley says

    December 6, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    Some winter gardening that doesn't require going out and getting cold! Sounds great!

    Reply
  13. Meg S says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    That scilla in bloom is just beautiful! Love Longfield Gardens.

    Reply
  14. growingagardenindavis says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Love that scilla and one can never have too many amaryllis!

    Reply
  15. Terry says

    December 6, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I love indoor bulbs especially amaryllis flowers.

    Reply
  16. Sara says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    I especially like paperwhites but growing anything during the winter months makes me happy!

    Reply
  17. Sara says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I especially like paperwhites but growing anything during the winter months makes me happy!

    Reply
  18. SexyBrat says

    December 6, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    These would be beautiful.

    Reply
  19. Unknown says

    December 6, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I would love to grow some fresh flowers in our cold, cold Michigan winter!

    Reply
  20. mz.pembroke@gmail.com says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    I would love this kit to brighten the winter.

    Reply
  21. Lisa V. says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:17 am

    I would love to give this to an elderly neighbor who loves to garden.

    Reply
  22. trishden says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:11 am

    I love amyrilis and paper whites especially during the holidays and winter monthe. It's a great way to bring some life inside. Thanks for the chance to win!
    trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  23. trishden says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:13 am

    I tweeted on Twitter here:
    https://twitter.com/trishden/status/673686523028475904
    Thanks!
    @trishden
    trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  24. trishden says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:18 am

    Signed up for the Longfield Gardens email newsletter. Thanks!
    trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  25. outlawgardener says

    December 7, 2015 at 6:58 am

    What a fun contest and beautiful plants! Thanks for the introduction to the hyacinth, it was new to me.

    Reply
  26. Pat's Mind over Matter says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Lovely bulbs! My mother would love these as she is a great gardener

    Reply
  27. sweepmom says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I love Amaryllis. Having them bloom in the home over the winter helps alleviate the winter blues.

    Reply
  28. clc408 says

    December 7, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    It makes me happy to see something blooming in the winter months. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  29. Lisa at Greenbow says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    I love these forced bulbs. I have an amaryllis growing on the kitchen table as I type. That Scilla is fab…

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    Would love to win the bulbs.

    Reply
  31. Deborah Wellenstein says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I love these beautiful bulbs! They would look so great in my house!

    Reply
  32. Unknown says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Look so pretty, I'd love them!

    Reply
  33. Lisa Ann says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    I would love to win this beautiful prize.

    Reply
  34. CommonWeeder says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    I already have my amaryllis but I hope you'll come over and take a chance at my Giveaway – Terrariums: Gardens Under Glass published by Cool Springs Press – and of course – a copy of The Roses at the End of the Road.

    Reply
  35. mkjmc says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    I love the smell of the indoor bulbs

    Reply
  36. mkjmc says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/674012397615644672 @mkjmc

    Reply
  37. mkjmc says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    https://www.facebook.com/kathb.persons/posts/574555702696134

    Reply
  38. mkjmc says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Subscribed by email

    Reply
  39. Terri H says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:48 am

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  40. mkjmc says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I love to watch and Amarylis grow

    Reply
  41. Rose says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    That scilla is gorgeous! Thanks for the reminder, Carol, to get my amaryllis bulbs out of the garage and planted up now so that I can enjoy them during the coldest days of winter.

    Reply
  42. Unknown says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I am a bulb fanatic!

    Reply
  43. JamesKennedy says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I love forcing bulbs to bloom indoors!!

    Reply
  44. JamesKennedy says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    I tweeted this giveaway! @JamesNKennedy

    Reply
  45. JamesKennedy says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    I posted on Facebook! james.kennedy.71619

    Reply
  46. JamesKennedy says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    I subscribed to Longfield Gardens newsletter!

    Reply
  47. susansmoaks says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:28 am

    i would love to plant this in my yard
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

    Reply
  48. Gala says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:38 am

    Flowers are always the best gift ever, especially this time of the year.

    Reply
  49. Gala says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:40 am

    https://twitter.com/galyettina/status/674387933483433984
    @galyettina

    Reply
  50. Gala says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:41 am

    https://www.facebook.com/gala.ya.1/posts/918729444848627?pnref=story

    Reply
  51. Gala says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:42 am

    I subscribed to Longfield Gardens email newsletter

    Reply
  52. Lynne M. says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:24 am

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  53. Lynne M. says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:27 am

    My mother (age 79) loves amaryllis! This would be so wonderful to win for her.

    Lynne1971 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:54 am

    These flowers are beautiful
    JOE GERSCH

    JOEBISSY@mail.com

    Reply
  55. mkjmc says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Does the scilla have a scent similar to a hyacinth

    Reply
  56. msrodeobrat says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:55 am

    These would be beautiful blooming this winter! I think they would really help fight off that winter blues and keep you happy 🙂
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
    Ashley C

    Reply
  57. Nova says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Would love having their bulbs to brighten up the space! They look beautiful.

    Reply
  58. AshleeN says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    I've never tried growing bulbs indoors before, so this would be a great way to start! naylor(dot) ashlee(at)Comcast(dot)net

    Reply
  59. AshleeN says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    https://twitter.com/AshleeTimmins/status/674626874698403840?s=09 @ashleetimmins

    Reply
  60. AshleeN says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    Also signed up for the email list!

    Reply
  61. Donna says

    December 9, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Yes, please! I would love a chance at winning a kit. Nothing brightens the day like beautiful blooms!

    Reply
  62. Donna says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Just tweeted a link at @donnacash7!

    Reply
  63. Donna says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Just shared with friends on Face Book!

    Reply
  64. Donna says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Subscription to Longfield Gardens E-News done!

    Reply
  65. Carolyn Daley says

    December 10, 2015 at 4:39 am

    I think my grandmother would love this. Thanks for the chance to win. Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  66. mkjmc says

    December 10, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I love to watch these grow so beautiful in the dead of winter

    Reply
  67. SolDucky says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:49 am

    Oh, how lovely!

    Reply
  68. Richard Hicks says

    December 11, 2015 at 2:42 am

    I love growing the bulbs especially in the winter

    Reply
  69. Brian E. says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:22 am

    Thank You for the giveaway… would love a Winter Bulb Kit for my Mom to enjoy during the Holidays !

    Reply
  70. Melanie C says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:26 am

    I absolutely love amaryllis, they have such a beautiful boom.

    Reply
  71. Sand says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:52 am

    Ooh, these are gorgeous. I would love to win!

    Reply
  72. JamesKennedy says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:21 am

    swbarback @ yahoo dot com

    Reply

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