Grab your trowel and pull on your boots! It’s (finally) time to start planting bulbs!

As the growing season of 2014 winds down it’s nice to plan something beautiful for next years garden. We have over 50 kinds of bulbs to choose from in the shop. Here are a few of our favorites:

 

 

What to look for when purchasing dry bulbs:

• The largest bulbs
• Bulbs that are firm, dry and feel heavy
• Strong growing points
• Solid basil plates (the bottom of the bulb where the roots emerge)
• Intact tunics (the papery outer shell of the bulb)

 

Tips for planting bulbs:

• Plant spring bulbs when the soil temperature six inches deep has reached < 60° F.
• Plant in well drained areas so bulbs won’t rot.
• Planting depth is determined by bulb size. Plant bulbs at a depth of 3-5 times the height of the bulb.
• If you can’t tell which end of the bulb is up, plant it sideways – bulbs will naturally right themselves once they start to grow.
• What to do about hungry squirrels? Soak bulbs in a bowl of I Must Garden liquid squirrel repellent for 15 minutes. Plant bulbs according to directions. Pour remaining repellent over planted area.