tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post2087575384371753195..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Bulb PlantingJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84060111451909285242013-11-06T14:19:34.162+00:002013-11-06T14:19:34.162+00:00I usually plant all my bulbs in containers then mo...I usually plant all my bulbs in containers then move them in to the ground when they've finished flowering. I'm hoping that last years will flower again this year, time will tell.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-38791349599898972042013-11-06T13:22:08.645+00:002013-11-06T13:22:08.645+00:00Lots of lovely bulbs there Jo. I've just got m...Lots of lovely bulbs there Jo. I've just got my tulips to go in but we've had so much rain the ground is too wet to dig. I'm hoping it will dry up soon. if not they might all have to go into containers. Still quite mild here and not a sign of frost. They've had snow already in Scotland so it looks like winter isn't far away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-51990751777280038152013-11-06T12:21:14.600+00:002013-11-06T12:21:14.600+00:00I think bulb planting is one of those jobs that it...I think bulb planting is one of those jobs that it's hard to get round to doing. I hope the weekend is dry so that you get chance to get yours in. I haven't bought any tulips this year, I'm sure that's something I'll regret come spring.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11042041387239569022013-11-06T12:14:22.591+00:002013-11-06T12:14:22.591+00:00Well done for getting all your bulbs planted, Jo! ...Well done for getting all your bulbs planted, Jo! I still have to do mine, hoping for a dry day on Friday/Weekend. I couldn't resist when I walked into Sarah Raven's shop at her last Perch Hill open day and bought some beautiful tulips. Also interested in whether I'll see last year's tete a tete again! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-69421729768601407492013-11-05T09:41:03.396+00:002013-11-05T09:41:03.396+00:00The Soleil d'Or will be a lovely reminder of y...The Soleil d'Or will be a lovely reminder of your holiday, it's nice to bring back a memento for the garden. I planted the bulbs I had in containers last year in the garden, I don't know if they'll flower again or not, but it would be nice if they did.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-25147640077274191502013-11-04T19:19:36.336+00:002013-11-04T19:19:36.336+00:00Apart from the "Soleil d'Or" that I ...Apart from the "Soleil d'Or" that I got in Scilly, I have not bought any more bulbs this year. I'm hoping all the ones from previous years will come up OK again ! My "Scilly" bulbs are already coming up strongly - far too early for my liking.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-10879043357509446582013-11-04T09:34:15.523+00:002013-11-04T09:34:15.523+00:00Those catalogues are so tempting, aren't they?...Those catalogues are so tempting, aren't they? I think the daffodils will be ok, they just tend to flower a bit later than usual if they're planted late. I haven't bought any tulips this year, I might have a scout round the shops and see if I can find any I fancy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-25697484321252298712013-11-04T09:30:44.527+00:002013-11-04T09:30:44.527+00:00The irises are tiny, they're so pretty. I'...The irises are tiny, they're so pretty. I'd been meaning to grow some for a few years and finally got round to it last year for the first time so I'm hoping those flower again as well as the new ones.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-52251905649469011172013-11-04T09:03:46.717+00:002013-11-04T09:03:46.717+00:00Its getting a bit late for daffs now but there is ...Its getting a bit late for daffs now but there is still time, even up to Christmas for tulips. I made the same mistake of ordering my bulbs late this year and have rushed them in last week.( I had decided to not order this year but could not resist the temptation of Parkers wholesale catalogue)Roger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-44971793574387123442013-11-04T08:26:31.156+00:002013-11-04T08:26:31.156+00:00I did plant up some crocus this weekend. I didn&#...I did plant up some crocus this weekend. I didn't know you could get little iris, I can see a trip to the garden centre coming on! xxxFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-39124806578410383422013-11-03T20:40:22.973+00:002013-11-03T20:40:22.973+00:00I love looking forward to the spring bulb display ...I love looking forward to the spring bulb display in spring but I always find it hard to get them planted in autumn, I really need to set time aside for it. I've grown the iris before, they're such lovely flowers. I hope you manage to find time to plant yours soon. Wind is my most hated weather, it causes so much damage.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-43061586232524735762013-11-03T20:33:09.438+00:002013-11-03T20:33:09.438+00:00I think planting bulbs is one of my favourite thin...I think planting bulbs is one of my favourite things to do in the autumn, it's lovely to look forward to the delicate displays in spring. Sounds like you will have a blaze of colour. Those little iris sound lovely. I have bought lots of bulbs too but haven't had a chance to plant them yet. Wind....I hate it!xxxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-1843668964102790662013-11-03T20:30:58.878+00:002013-11-03T20:30:58.878+00:00Iris reticulata is such a lovely flower, they'...Iris reticulata is such a lovely flower, they're so pretty. We had some very fierce winds overnight, even Archie was crying downstairs so we had to bring him in to the bedroom. Not a wise move really as he keeps us awake all night.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67163724945596173732013-11-03T20:28:35.508+00:002013-11-03T20:28:35.508+00:00The allotment shop is great for prices on things l...The allotment shop is great for prices on things like potatoes, and we get a good discount on Kings seeds. It sounds like we'll have the same colour with our iris and crocus come spring.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-85829975752258279652013-11-03T20:25:48.205+00:002013-11-03T20:25:48.205+00:00I love alliums. I've had Purple Sensation in t...I love alliums. I've had Purple Sensation in the front garden for a number of years but their numbers are dwindling so I'm hoping that these new bulbs will help. I really enjoy Arran Pilot potatoes but I know others who don't rate them so I hope you enjoy them if you decide to order some.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-49022344016363367742013-11-03T19:29:19.592+00:002013-11-03T19:29:19.592+00:00I really must get some of those tiny irises, thank...I really must get some of those tiny irises, thanks for the reminder. Your garden is going to look great come Spring. <br />We had another storm come through yesterday so I've now moved everything tender into the greenhouse. The glass was rattling in the frame all around me! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-60139662434690220302013-11-03T19:00:46.794+00:002013-11-03T19:00:46.794+00:00Oh you should have some lovely colour come spring ...Oh you should have some lovely colour come spring Jo. I picked up a few bulbs from Wilkos too including the same iris and crocus that you've been planting. I managed to get a few bulbs in this afternoon once the rain eased. Having an allotment shop must be a big plus.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-30859016806414216242013-11-03T17:32:46.709+00:002013-11-03T17:32:46.709+00:00Your bulbs look lovely, especially the alliums. I...Your bulbs look lovely, especially the alliums. I need to order some potatoes from the local garden shop, so your tip on which varieties you like is helpful. I will definitely look for some Arran Pilots, I remember you saying before how good they are.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-4720388946019337322013-11-03T16:52:17.429+00:002013-11-03T16:52:17.429+00:00I love choosing my spring bulbs, there's just ...I love choosing my spring bulbs, there's just something about waiting for those gorgeous blooms showing up in spring. I'm looking forward to seeing the crocuses, they look lovely on the packaging.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-18349287871723145242013-11-03T16:50:25.447+00:002013-11-03T16:50:25.447+00:00Don't you just love bulbs, flowers already pac...Don't you just love bulbs, flowers already packaged and ready to go! They have to be the best plants I think. I am sure that your displays will be lovely, the crocuses sound very pretty. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-26359994948749614092013-11-03T16:39:10.823+00:002013-11-03T16:39:10.823+00:00You could have just bought a few for a couple of c...You could have just bought a few for a couple of containers, they're really cheap in Wilko's and worth a couple of pounds even if you don't end up keeping them. I love seeing the buds poking through the soil in spring, it's a real pick me up.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-10162448245116178072013-11-03T16:37:05.109+00:002013-11-03T16:37:05.109+00:00I like to choose different things each year for my...I like to choose different things each year for my containers, it keeps things fresh. I think we try lots of potato varieties to find ones which suit us then tend to stick with the same ones. I've been more than happy with Arran Pilot, though I know others don't like them at all.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-49349784920145565062013-11-03T16:34:19.111+00:002013-11-03T16:34:19.111+00:00October has been quite warm here too, though I'...October has been quite warm here too, though I'm not sure if November is going to be the same, it's been so chilly today. There's still lots to do before the onset of winter, but I'm sure we'll manage most of it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-88750993906926305022013-11-03T15:02:16.883+00:002013-11-03T15:02:16.883+00:00I was going to buy some bulbs this year but gave i...I was going to buy some bulbs this year but gave it a miss as I'm not too sure what i want yet.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-23830784735077926442013-11-03T14:44:45.510+00:002013-11-03T14:44:45.510+00:00That's a good selection of bulbs which should ...That's a good selection of bulbs which should give you lots of welcome colour in the spring. <br />I'll probably grow the same potatoes as last year but slightly more second earlies and fewer maincrop ones.<br />Flighty xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com