By admin | February 16, 2009
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
High 37 F
Low 21 F
The snow continues to recede and there are bits and pieces of green heaving up and out of the still mostly frozen ground. I have once again taken to walking the garden in the hope of finding some daily changes. The open water section of the fish pond is enlarging and it is almost time to burn these grasses which is much easier than cutting them to the ground and the burn will help to sweeten the soil. I usually do this around St. Patrick’s Day and the burning involves dinner and creme brulee. This weekend while on the walk about with Tucker, here he is covered in ash,
I happened by the garden cart which now has a flat tire adding to its’ forlorn, unused appearance. The cart needs cleaning out and as I glanced in the bed I happened to see these bulbs
which somehow escaped fall planting. I don’t know if the back or the spirit gave out just short of getting them in the ground but here they are, sprouting green, still firm and loaded with promise. Since the chilling requirements have certainly been met I pulled out some clay windowboxes and planted them up. 
The task was just what was needed on a cold winter’s day as nothing is more satisfying than having one’s hands in the soil. In between you can see a few other bulbs I found in the same cart but which have no sprouts. I think the sprouted bulbs are ‘Valerie Finnis’ grape hyacinths and the others are species tulips but only time will tell. I am a bit embarrassed that I was so casual about leaving these bulbs lying about and virtually abandoned. It is quite wasteful but I am feeling thankful that these were left behind to provide entertainment and interest in the coming weeks. It will be a nice surprise when they do finally bloom don’t you think?
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