I was doing well - then I succumbed to temptation

garden, bulbs, planting, autumn, spring
@Fleura (34989)
United Kingdom
December 8, 2021 9:59am CST
I often seem to be slightly behind with everything - I guess that’s probably because as soon as I get things finished I immediately think of more things that I need to do and then I’m behind again straight away. Anyway I do a lot of gardening, and in the garden there’s always something to do. This year I was feeling quite pleased with myself as I had managed to plant all my spring bulbs. But then I thought I would buy some summer-flowering bulbs for a gift, so I went to a bulb supplier to order what I wanted - and then of course other things caught my eye. I bought a few Camassias as I already have a few in the garden and they seem to do well. Then a pack of alliums to share with a friend who is particularly fond of these. A pack of Dutch iris for early summer was tempting. Then I found that multi-colour packs of tulips were now half price - how could I resist? And then I got a free pack of Daffodils and Narcissi with the order. They arrived very quickly and no doubt next year I will enjoy them all. The snag is that from being ahead of the game, I am now behind again with over 160 bulbs to plant! All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2021.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502402)
• Italy
8 Dec 21
I love Spring bulbs, I have many from the past Spring, I will plant for sure, as I like flowers in the garden.
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Fleur
@Fleura (34989)
• United Kingdom
8 Dec 21
So do I, and I have really grown to love tulips more recently too!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502402)
• Italy
8 Dec 21
@Fleura I love tulips and also hyacinths, they smell so good.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
8 Dec 21
@LadyDuck tulips are my favorite.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
8 Dec 21
Can't blame you!
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
8 Dec 21
I wish that I had a green thumb. (Fingers)
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
8 Dec 21
@Fleura I may give it a try.
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Fleur
@Fleura (34989)
• United Kingdom
8 Dec 21
You can't go far wrong with bulbs really as everything is already in place ready to emerge in spring!
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
8 Dec 21
Those are a large number of spring bulbs to plant, but just think how beautiful your planting will pay off next spring.
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Fleur
@Fleura (34989)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 21
Yes it will, as long as I can get them all in the ground somewhere!
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec 21
Oh wow! That is a LOT of bulbs to plant. My back is aching just at the thought of them all.
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Fleur
@Fleura (34989)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 21
I hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew! I'll have to do it in phases. Luckily the weather isn't freezing at the moment.
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Fleur
@Fleura (34989)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 21
@JudyEv Yes, one bite at a time! The big snag is that I have to try to plant these without accidentally cutting through bulbs that are already in the ground.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec 21
@Fleura I always found, with a big job, just to break it down. I'm thinking of shifting mulch. Just x barrowloads a day and don't think about what's left. Before long, the pile is getting smaller and smaller and soon you're all done. Go for it!
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
9 Dec 21
With a 160 bulbs to plant, I reckon you've got a fair bit of catching up to do!
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Fleur
@Fleura (34989)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 21
The hardest part is working out where I haven't put bulbs already (or where there are some from last year) so I don't accidentally chop those when planting new ones!
DE
@DaddyEvil (174377)
• United States
8 Dec 21
Do you think you've learned your lesson?
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
8 Dec 21
@Fleura I would say you think a lot. You should be pleased with yourself. Good work I will say. I see what is going on here. You really love the bulbs to put in your garden.
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