Whine and You Shall Receive (Bulbs) – plus a delicious brisket recipe!
OK, so remember that last post, where I was griping about how my bulbs hadn’t arrived yet? Well, never mind.
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Notes from a wildlife-friendly cottage garden
I want my damn bulbs!
At the beginning of September, before we left for Japan, I ordered bulbs from John Scheepers. Partly this was out of fear that upon return I would be in a jet lagged haze, causing me to forget this essential chore. Also, I didn’t want the bulbs to arrive late in the season.
And Now, the Onion Patch
Remember that song, “I’m a Lonely Little Petunia in the Onion Patch”? That Judy said everybody knew? Well, I asked people at my office and not a single one had heard of it, though they did think it was pretty catchy. Be that as it may, let me now tell you about our onion patch.
A “White House” That Delights
The OT Hybrid Lilies are done blooming, in fact I’ve snipped off the tips so that they won’t waste energy making seeds. Happily, the Oriental Lily ‘Casa Blanca’ has taken up where the OT Hybrid left off.
Taking The Long View: July 23, 2017
So I know I said I wouldn’t do the long views as a weekly thing, but I changed my mind – at least for now. So sue me. Here’s a view from the street in front of our house. The Clematis is almost done flowering. Coming closer, here’s a view of the Driveway Border from …
Lilies and Daylilies
People walking past our front garden these days will be treated to the seductive sweet fragrance of our OT hybrid ‘Conca d’Or’ Lilies.
How Do You Like Them Onions?
More specifically, Alliums – which is to say, ornamental onions.
Tulip ‘Ballerina’
Our Tulip season began early this year, although it included some false starts and sneak attack hard frosts. And it seems to be ending early as well. One of the last of the Tulips to go is ‘Ballerina’. I love the color and the shape. When the flowers mature they seem to be a brighter, …
Tulip Update
So there’s good news and bad news on the Tulip front.
Tulip Report for Late April: Meh
It’s been a good year for Crabapples and Daffodils, but less than stellar when it comes to Tulips. Which is disappointing, because I look forward keenly to Tulip season every spring.
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