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Tag Archives: bulbs
278/366: the first iris of the season
On September 29th the first iris of the season bloomed. I love the way the first iris heralded the coming of almost a dozen more. Next year in autumn I must remember to lift them and spread them out a … Continue reading
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269/366: now I remember those bulbs
Bulbs can often be a lovely surprise, when you have forgotten which variety you planted in a specific area. After a series of nice glossy green leaves had sprung up near the shed, obviously from bulbs I had planted, I … Continue reading
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268/366: daffodil rescue mission
With reference to yesterday’s circle of shame, I thought I would start by rescuing the daffodils that were up there, valiantly struggling against the choking hold of the English ivy. Utilising my trusty bulb remover, after I had snipped away … Continue reading
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256/366: a different daffodil
Some years ago up in the top tier we planted a lemon tree in a circular garden, surrounded by specially selected different daffodils. Instead of the regular variety, some of them had double frills and two colours. Unfortunately they are … Continue reading
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228/366: daffy-down-dilly
Daffy-down-dilly, which sounds a trifle bizarre, was apparently the original name for the daffodil, which belongs to the Amaryllis family, genus Narcissi, a trumpet-flowered English bulb. Being the middle of August, with all these daffodils on display, shows that spring is … Continue reading
223/366: back to the interrupted daffodils
Let’s get back to the daffodils, which were interrupted by the arrival of Shadow on the windowsill. These are the bulbs I replanted from the front garden, and I love that I can see them outside the bay window at … Continue reading
222/366: shadow in the way
I thought it would be a good time to take a photo of the daffodils in bloom outside the back window, when who should jump up on the window sill and get in the way? It’s one of our two … Continue reading
217/366: gadget girl – bulb remover
Anyone who knows me knows that I love gadgets. The bulb remover is a handy one for the garden, and can be used for planting and also transplanting bulbs. Grasp the handle and press the edges firmly down into the … Continue reading
210/366: a breath of spring
Although we are just at the tailend of July, two thirds of the way through winter in Australia, daffodils have started to bloom, bringing the promise of spring with their beautiful sunshiney blooms. On an otherwise bleak day, I was … Continue reading
185/366: the daffodil tradition
I can hardly believe my eyes: daffodils immediately after my birthday? What is happening with the seasons? My parents died in 2001, and I inherited a special blue vase that I always associate with a family tradition. Every year my … Continue reading
