A few years back somebody, who wishes to remain anonymous in case their husband is reading, went a little wild ordering bulbs from Brecks . We’re talking thousands of bulbs. Tulips, hyacinths, all manner of daffodils. It was like the tulip mania of the 1500’s.
The tulips are a little labor intensive here in No. California because you have to dig the darn things up and pop them in the fridge for a long Winter’s nap every year – who can exactly remember where they are when Fall rolls around? But hyacinths and daffodils, now they are accommodating little things, coming up year after year in ever increasing abundance.
I have a curved flower bed on the South/East side of the house. During the Summer it’s all about the roses and lavender but in early Spring its personality is very different. A sea of yellow as the daffodils start to come up. It’s too early to really be out enjoying the garden just yet so I keep cutting them and bringing them into the house by the armload. I can’t remember if I did this on purpose or not but I planted early and mid Spring varieties so the show just keeps going.
If that isn’t enough there is always Daffodil Hill.
How lovely. I am inspired – I just have to remember to plant in the fall!!
Well, here in Canada we can get away with leaving tulips in the ground but it’s really all the different daffodils that I really love. Must be such a grand show to see all those bulbs in bloom.I can hardly wait for our show.
Annabelle
‘Love the way those daffodils and hyacinths look in your garden!…sigh…I wish I put more bulbs in my garden last fall….
I WANT SPRING !!!!! We are still covered in snow but looking at you pictures reminds me that a month from now the tulips,daffodils and hyacinths will be begin showing their faces.
What gorgeous flowers and photos. Your blog has truly made me feel like it’s finally spring! We have lots of blooms here in TN, but it’s been way too windy to photograph them.