i grew something!

[keryx]

Kids! My bulbs are coming in! I looked down off the front porch this afternoon to see the very distinct shoots of my crocus, alium & big red tulips. Bulbs are an excellent lesson in patience.

Richmond, please do not freeze my plantlets. I know it's February. I don't ask you for a lot of favors. I'm not saying it needs to be 70 every day, but if we could skip the single digit temperatures, that'd be awesome.

In celebration, I got grass seed which I have every intention of simply scattering on the ground, figs, small roses & concord grapes. The roses and grapes will stay inside for awhile (probably till the end of March per this handy data set), and I'm not sure how figs handle cold. Can I plant them now?

Comments

[lydia-knew.livejournal.com]

Richmond was just just tooooo wonderful today!!! I think we're good until next week, when the (sigh) freeze will come back.

[cutegaychick.livejournal.com]

My mom says wait til March to plant the fig. The alternative was to plant it in the fall.

[keryx.livejournal.com]

Thanks, mom. This has given me IDEAS. Like, greenhouse in the foyer ideas, since I've got like 6 unplanted pots in my entryway now.

[quietdeath.livejournal.com]

You should cover your bulbs with some mulch. It is okay to completely hide them, they will make their way out.

[keryx.livejournal.com]

They were already mulched, but I'll tuck them in with some more of the dead plants I raked up. Thanks for the advice!