Arrangements with Spring Flowering Bulbs

Spring flowering bulbs are some of the easiest plants to grow.  Fall is the season when bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths are planted and all you have to do is dig a hole, add some fertilizer, drop in the bulb and cover with soil.  The hardest part is waiting for the flowers to bloom the following spring. 

After 6 months or more of waiting for the blooms of all those spring flowering bulbs that I planted the previous fall, I'm always hesitant to diminish the display by cutting the flowers to bring indoors for arrangements.  But a bouquet of fresh daffodils or tulips is such a treat, especially on a cold spring day.  I've come up with a system that allows for plenty of flowers in the garden and in my home.

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Re: 04-03-09 Arrangements with Spring Flowering Bulbs

by jfprince@copper.net on May 21, 2009 12:22
I just picked up some useful tips for planting bulbs that will make a great indoor show next spring. Thanks, Jane
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Planting Zone's and times

by Kathy Coursey on April 16, 2009 10:05
HELP!!! I live in Middle Tennessee, on the out skirts of Nashville. I have sort of a compound question and am desperate for advice and answers!! What planting zone am I in, what time of the year should I plant ANYTHING, and what time of the year should I prune ANYTHING?? I AM DESPERATE AS I KNOW PLANTING TIME IS HERE AND I HAVE 2 NEW HUGE FLOWER GARDENS. Oh, almost forgot, I especially need to know when to prune Crepe Myrtle trees!! Thank You
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Neato!

by Donald on April 13, 2009 08:52
Makes me look forward to the coming fall to try this for next spring! ---- Gardening! --- always makes you look forward to the next year! :)
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winter again

by Kat on April 6, 2009 11:25
I live in Ashtabula County Ohio and they are calling for snow tonight and into tomorrow with a potential for 6 inches in my area. Do I need to cover my plants that are coming up? (columbine, peony, iris, pulmonaria etc.) not to mention the daffodils and crocus that are already in bloom. Please help!!!!!!
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frost killing plants

by carolyn on April 6, 2009 07:19
could you tell me if my peonies are already up at least a foot should they be covered of frost freeze conditons? i live in wright city mo and they are calling for a hard freeze of 28o or less for two nites maybe three. should any flowering plants be coveres also? thanks carolyn
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love your flowers

by robin on April 5, 2009 06:38
wish i had good mind to do organize the right flowers together. your is so awesome my young sister is a great organizer
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Location of Garden Home

by Harold on April 5, 2009 05:45
Greetings Allen, Thank you for your e-mails and and the great information that helps me to achieve a beautiful yard. We will be in Arkansas this summer, where might your beautiful Garden Home be located. Thank you, Harold & Steph
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spring bulbs

by leslie shular on April 4, 2009 01:29
This is absolutly beautiful, but the oly draw back is you have to put up with all the leaves the rest of the summer taking up space with out the blooms. Any suggestions??
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planting bulbs

by Patricia Dossett on April 4, 2009 12:18
Every fall I plant bulbs in my yard only to squirrls and varmits dig them up and destroy them....how do I diccourage this??????
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Arrangements with Spring flowering bulbs.

by Joyce Tyler on April 4, 2009 10:28
Great idea - I definately will do the same this fall. This Spring has barely begun and I am thinking of next Spring. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions and ideas. Joyce Tyler
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spring bloms

by nicolina alessandrini on April 4, 2009 09:19
i would like to see more natural setting not conteniet in plang beds
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Your Spring Bulbs

by Elise Beron on April 4, 2009 08:43
Allen, I commend you on growing these beautiful bulbs. Ever since we lived in Holland, I've tried to grow bulbs, but our wet climate causess them to rot. I've even tried in pots, with minimal results. Now, I'll enjoy your bulbs and grow herbs. Happy Easter to you and Marge!
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Bulb pots

by Carolan on April 4, 2009 08:36
What an EXCELLENT idea: planting bulbs in pots in the Fall then lifting the entire pot once they bloom!
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bulbs, lots of them!

by barbara Corbett on April 4, 2009 06:38
I too love to see the bulbs come up in the spring. It is especially fun when I plant new varieties. I have made my son and daughter excited about their gardens by telling them the work you do in the fall,even the cold fingers at planting time, are worth it Even my little 3 year old grandaughter runs out to see how far up her daffodils are. Wait until they bloom. I think we have a garden addict in the making!
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Stunning but how?

by Karen on April 4, 2009 06:38
Absolutely beautiful! I have tried to plant bulbs in every available inch of my garden, but I always seem to dig up the bulbs when tending to the plot later in the year. How do you manage to leave the bulbs alone when tilling the soil for later planting? There must be a secret!
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Spring Bulbs

by Tonia Amos on April 4, 2009 05:56
Very clever idea! Thank You so much for this as I love spring flowers as well.
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Your Bulbs

by Phyllis Filbeck on April 4, 2009 01:26
You have the prettiest flowers and do such a wonderful job on your newsletter. I enjoy looking at your photos and getting tips about planting. Keep up the great work! Thank you!
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flower bed

by Jean Tice on April 3, 2009 10:55
Your spring flowers are just beautiful, this is the best time of the year spring, when you can see all the flowers coming up and the trees in bud. After a rain they are just beautiful and so clean looking. I love you sharing all your pictures, stories and how to do things. ty ty ty
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Flower arrangements

by Beverly Ransenberg on April 3, 2009 09:01
You have a marvelous way of making arrangements but then you have doing it for a long time. I like pretty arrangements also and have been doing them for a long while as I am 79 yrs old!
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Springtime splendor

by Flo Schell on April 3, 2009 06:27
I agree...one cannot have too many bulbs come spring. Here's what I do....I watch my bulbs come up and buy them already blooming too. Once my bought bulbs get yellow leaves, I plant them for the next year's blooming. This gives me the best of both worlds!
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