Dearest spring. I’ve missed you.
I was going to wait to post about my bulbs until they were bloomed. But, I cannot help it. I was so excited to see they were popping out of the ground, I definitely did a dance.
(Although not a dance that caused a sprained ankle. Been there. Sprained that.)
I had been moping because it felt like everyone else’s bulbs have popped out of the ground. BUT NOT MINE. (Imagine a little pouting and foot stomping. My parents and husband don’t have to imagine. Unfortunately for them.) But, then I got home from work one night and Ryan said, your bulbs are coming up. I ran outside, and sure enough.
Last fall, I insisted we plant lots of bulbs. So, while normal people planted 5 or 10 bulbs, Hubby and I planted 105. Maybe a little more. This was more of a process than I expected, as each bulb had to be 6-8 inches in the ground, so far apart, etc. But, we did it. (Mostly hubby did it.)
And, now they are coming. I cannot wait to see the colors. I’ve been told that they may not all come up the first year. And, I’ll know. Because I may have planted them in a very specific order. Possibly in the order of rainbow colors.
Does that make me crazy? That I planted our tulips and daffodils in the order of red-orange-yellow-blue-purple-pink? (There was no green.)
I didn’t think so.
And, one actually has pretty purple blooms already. YAY!
Speaking of spring, we started our seeds in the house a few weeks ago. (A few very observant friends noticed this in the office post.)
I don’t have fancy lights or anything, but I get along okay. I planted the same seeds that worked for us last year. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and herbs. We used the same seeds from last year, which actually germinated well. Better than expected. I just stored them in a cool dry place (closet).
We’ll start some more seeds outside in April and early May. And, then we’ll purchase some transplants at the Farmer’s Market. Yay!
Spring is here in the Midwest.
What does spring look like in your neck of the woods?
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Leigh says
All the flowering trees look awesome. We just had to cut down a dead dogwood though. I really want a magnolia tree.
Freckles Chick says
Awwww yeah. It’s all about the roy.g.biv. up in here.
If anyone can pull off bulbs in an orderly rainbow spectrum, it’s you, my talented friend.
Jenny @ Anything Pretty says
Yay for spring! Our bulbs look about the same and I cannot wait for some color. But mine are not in rainbow order which I just might have to do next year! Your seeds also look great…so much better than mine did last year.
Sara @ Russet Street Reno says
Wow, that is going to look amazing! I planted more lilies, irises and Allium. Can’t wait to see what comes up!
Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog says
Whaaa? 105?! I can’t wait to see these pictures!!
Mom says
Your bulbs look AWESOME. Can’t wait to see the colors! Good job!
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
I am so jealous! Everything here in Maine is still cold and brown. Although, I wouldn’t actually know when flowers come up because I don’t exactly have any planted… that’s a project for this year!
Jen @ homeinthecountry says
Yay for spring in the midwest – are you supposed to get temps in the 70s later this week, too? I’m all fired up about it.
Our daffodils are just about to bloom, we have a few crocuses, and I can’t wait to see what else will make it’s appearance next… 🙂 I love spring.
PS planting in rainbow order is something I would totally do. Tell me your clothes are lined up in rainbow order, too! (Because that’s how mine are and it drives me nuts if they get out of order.)
LizzieBeth says
Last night, I was just saying to JEGs, “I think I’m going to plant some flowers in our pots this weekend.”
Its supposed to be an unheard of 80 something degrees in Philly this weekend. Well, hello June. Didn’t expect to see you so soon.
LB
Emily says
Jealous of your signs of spring!!!
I’m starting my seeds next week inside! Although, after the pesto I ate in Italy, I think I’ll need to splurge on higher quality basil seeds this year. Walmart basil just isn’t quite the same as Italian, turns out. Or maybe it’s me.