While I was looking out the window that morning, a gust of wind came up and the bright yellow leaves on the trees began falling down into the courtyard like gigantic snowflakes…. I took that as a sign.
Shovel in hand, I began to dig, placing the big bulbs about three inches deep and layering in a scattering of grape hyacinth bulbs above them, about one inch deep.
The trees above continued to shower down mini blizzards of leaves.
Then I heard a strange chirping sound, on high, when I looked up I saw this angelic little hummingbird, at the very top of the trees, looking over me.
If you have been procrastinating, but are hoping for some spring bulbs in the garden, it may not be too late. I received an email for the tulip growers in Mt. Vernon, WA yesterday, saying that bulbs can still be planted successfully in most parts of the country. And, guess what? The bulbs they have in stock are on sale, click on tulips for more information. This is also a great source for shipping fresh cut tulips all over the world.
btw, the tree is a beauty, click here to see it in its glory!
Enjoyed this and boy, can I relate! Laughed about the self planting variety, now there is a blockbuster of a product sure to change lives!!
last year I bought amaryllis bulbs in this small pots, and totally forgot about them. I kid you not….and one day voila, I open up the cabinet where they were stashed and I had amaryllis plants growing from right out of the packaging….it was crazy!! And beautiful…and not something I could even take credit for:)
Emily – I love that natures Karma made itself known to you while you were out to receive the message. We have trees full of humming birds – they are not easily photographed. Your subject was committed to being recorded for us all to see! And those clouds of golden leaves – a perfect day!
I'm happy you waited, and look forward to seeing photos of the spring tulip display. Cheers!