tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post7256127142693069105..comments2023-10-24T07:26:16.997-07:00Comments on Gardening While Intoxicated: Bulbs and me, 2008EALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03339266900036592543noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-26513665002232156662008-09-26T21:55:00.000-07:002008-09-26T21:55:00.000-07:00Oh, I couldn't resist the 'Hero' double black a fe...Oh, I couldn't resist the 'Hero' double black a few years ago, either... but it came back and bloomed for me at least 2 years in a row. Just make sure you give it a good light-colored foil, because those flowers are soooo dark. The ones that hovered above my golden oregano were show-offs, but the ones above the bare dirt... well, you just kind of lost the double effect very quickly with those.<BR/><BR/>So the tazettas... I love 'Inbal' with its creamy color. Why does everyone (including our local garden center) have a million 'Ziva' instead of some options, though? Just because 'Ziva' is faster and a more bright white? (Ugh!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-82329800760304466192008-09-25T19:07:00.000-07:002008-09-25T19:07:00.000-07:00Camaid, sometimes bulbs will pull themselves down ...Camaid, sometimes bulbs will pull themselves down to where they need to be--well, lilies do, I know.<BR/><BR/>The main thing is that the bulbs do not freeze and thaw, and even 4 inches down they should be fine.<BR/><BR/>I think those instructions err on the side of safety (as they should).EALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339266900036592543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-79728804477886098452008-09-24T19:25:00.000-07:002008-09-24T19:25:00.000-07:00I can't tell you how much your blog just lifts my ...I can't tell you how much your blog just lifts my spirits. All the colors are just spectacular! If I close my eyes, I can almost imagine the smells. Take care.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471317644488778051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-54608338722243828072008-09-23T13:04:00.000-07:002008-09-23T13:04:00.000-07:00When I first made my front yard garden I planted a...When I first made my front yard garden I planted a bunch of cool tulip bulbs. Then I read that they weren't likely to come back.<BR/><BR/>I'm to cheap to plant new ones every year so when I renovated the beds this year I planted only darwin tulips. It's a full sun location so I'm expecting a good return. <BR/><BR/>Loving the lilies as well.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081848869231823977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-36831233743593849512008-09-23T07:42:00.000-07:002008-09-23T07:42:00.000-07:00Woow! Lots of bulbs to plant there!I have a questi...Woow! Lots of bulbs to plant there!<BR/><BR/>I have a question regarding tulip bulbs: What happens if the bulbs are planted slightly too high? I believe the rule is three times the height of the bulb= the planting depth. I have one location however, that the soil was kindof hard, and I did not get the bulb that far in the ground. Will it really make a difference?<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much,<BR/> CamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-63625718265694129502008-09-23T04:01:00.000-07:002008-09-23T04:01:00.000-07:00All beautiful bulbs. This just reminds me that I ...All beautiful bulbs. This just reminds me that I should be ordering, but then you have to actually plant them. Hmmmmmm too warm to plant here yet.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-74601713762522298202008-09-22T20:44:00.000-07:002008-09-22T20:44:00.000-07:00You inspired me. Today I bought my very first bul...You inspired me. Today I bought my very first bulbs ever to plant in the ground. And last winter I got hooked on forcing hyacinths completely from your posts on the activity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-30131954613225817472008-09-22T18:36:00.000-07:002008-09-22T18:36:00.000-07:00wow, that's all I can say. That is a lot of bulb ...wow, that's all I can say. That is a lot of bulb planting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029244567686979589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-30246127272755251232008-09-22T18:33:00.000-07:002008-09-22T18:33:00.000-07:00That's an impressive order! You've motivated me to...That's an impressive order! You've motivated me to buy even more bulbs. My husband (and bulb planting partner) will be thrilled.<BR/><BR/>Robin Wedewer<BR/>National Gardening Examiner<BR/>(and chicken lover)Robin Ripleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620026400198513864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-33224516162602199112008-09-22T17:56:00.001-07:002008-09-22T17:56:00.001-07:00MMD, I meant.MMD, I meant.EALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339266900036592543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-63201104896723331382008-09-22T17:56:00.000-07:002008-09-22T17:56:00.000-07:00MMG, even for Darwins you need sun to promote flow...MMG, even for Darwins you need sun to promote flower return. By the time these bloom, my front garden is shaded over. Also, I dislike the time the foliage takes to decline. In a smaller urban garden, such unattractiveness is more noticeable.EALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339266900036592543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-7813698308363546152008-09-22T17:27:00.000-07:002008-09-22T17:27:00.000-07:00You have a good assortment of bulbs coming. There ...You have a good assortment of bulbs coming. There is nothing like planting bulbs to build that feeling of anticipation. Large swaths of bulbs have such a big impact in the spring. They are also the most appreciated blooms, when you have been starved of flowers over the winter.<BR/>My favourite bulbs are the small extra early ones, like scilla and puschkinia, but you need even more of the tiny ones to make a good display.<BR/>Have fun planting and forcing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-30185541435600368742008-09-22T14:20:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:20:00.000-07:00I can't wait for you to post pics when all of thes...I can't wait for you to post pics when all of these lovelies bloom in the spring. You should be called, "The Bulb Girl." Not too imaginative, I know, but I'm tired from GWA.~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-88649093445636258212008-09-22T14:15:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:15:00.000-07:00I can just picture it when they bloom. I can see w...I can just picture it when they bloom. I can see why you want so many and have to have them all. When I am passionate about something---I do go at with gusto. I understand your addiction;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-23728243112915014162008-09-22T12:50:00.000-07:002008-09-22T12:50:00.000-07:00That's a whole lotta bulbs! I'm suprised ...That's a whole lotta bulbs! I'm suprised you don't plant any of the Darwin Tulips. I have only 2 types of Tulips & they are both Darwins. One clump has to be at least 5 years old & it still blooms wonderfully. Or maybe you just like digging holes. ;^)Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12157091.post-79868576422844946742008-09-22T12:19:00.000-07:002008-09-22T12:19:00.000-07:00My! but you love your cultivars. For a most beauti...My! but you love your cultivars. <BR/><BR/>For a most beautiful white lily, I must recommend L. 'Casa Blanca.' Very aromatic.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.com