Spring has brought her first bloom to my garden. A tiny crocus, purple and fresh, it is in stark contrast to the brown, wintry leaves around it. It’s a brave little flower, undaunted by the rainy, …
Crocus Sprouts – Is Winter Starting to End?
I think sometimes that the word 'February' actually means ‘fear of winter not ending'.We do begin to see subtle signs of spring around here in February, like these little tiny crocus leaves coming …
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Crocus Watch Begins
Do you know where Spring first shows up in your garden?Here at May Dreams Gardens, I'll find the first crocuses, the first sign of Spring, in this little microclimate by the front step, by my 'brain' …
Roots
My confidence in the hyacinth bulbs providing good blooms is raised by the presence of roots which have developed over the last week. It didn’t take long for the bulbs, pre-chilled for many weeks, to …
Drilling Bulbs
The best tool for planting the smaller minor bulbs is your electric drill and a spade bit.When I plant bulbs with a drill, I use "stock" spade drill bits, not those special augers that are sold in …
Rainy Day Activities at May Dreams Gardens
I may have violated a basic tenet of gardening yesterday. The one about "pay attention to the weather forecast". Or maybe it was the one about "make hay while the sun shines, strike while the iron is …
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