Comments on Growing in Chicago: Just not ready to plant bulbs

I'm terrible about putting off chores until the la...

2009-10-20T10:41:41.665-05:00

I'm terrible about putting off chores until the last minute. Usually the forecast of snow is what prompts me to rush out and plant some bulbs;) If I had 600, I might procrastinate forever.

We have had such an awful fall in northern Illinois, who can get up much enthusiasm for planting bulbs in the mud.
Marnie

If you know someone who needs to hold a fundraiser...

2009-10-20T10:24:43.077-05:00

If you know someone who needs to hold a fundraiser you should consider a flower bulb fundraiser.

From all indications El Nino is suppose to bring u...

2009-10-20T07:52:32.995-05:00

From all indications El Nino is suppose to bring us a mild winter, Beth so you may just get lucky. I know one year that I got caught planting bulbs after a snow fall.

I knuckled down and planted my bulbs yesterday because I have so little time to devote to my garden these days.

Here's hoping that Fall will set the mood for your bulb planting soon.

Will snow flakes falling in your garden be cool en...

2009-10-20T02:19:32.710-05:00

Will snow flakes falling in your garden be cool enough and embracing for you? Gardeners just know - can feel it in their bones- so, if you think you have time, you can wait.
But, you have ordered so many pretty bulbs, just plant them before the ground freezes.