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| THE CASUAL GARDENER, Shawna Coronado FALL BULB GARDENING = = = = = = = = = Dear Casual Gardener, I’d like to plant bulbs, but have had bad luck with Tulips. What do you recommend? Signed, Bulb Babe = = = = = = = = = = Dear Bulb Babe, Where Tulips have proven exceptionally poor in response for me, I’ve always had GLORIOUS success with both Daffodil’s and Alliums. They seem to be resistant to animals digging them up and eating them. The true secret to success with any bulb is to plant it deep enough – so follow package directions precisely. The best time to plant bulbs is once it gets cooler, but not before the ground freezes hard. Most bulbs look best planted in groups to create drifts of color. Avoid lining them up in military rows. They perform much better in the garden when planted in undefined, curving shapes. To plan a Bulb Garden successfully, I’d also keep in mind both the height of the bulbs and the bloom time – be sure to plan an extended bloom time by planting both early and late blooming varieties mixed together. While I have several links to bulb companies on my website, my favorite is a Warrenville, IL company which specializes in bulbs – www.tulipsnmore.com Be sure to go to my favorite links page on my website to learn about more of my other favorite plant and flower companies: www.thecasualgardener.com/FavoriteLinks.html Happy Fall Gardening!!! The Casual Gardener = = = = = = = = = = = Top Ten Things I Never Thought I’d Say The Late Summer/Early Fall season is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a great time to plant perennials and sow friendships in the gardening community. It’s been a hot September and I have been watering the new garden behind my fence in the evenings. Many gardeners and non-gardeners alike walk by and I find myself deep in discussion about seeds, plants, parenting and life in general. While I’m going about my watering chores, I’ve had time to reflect on the things I’ve told both my children and the community about healthy gardening. I’ve also said quite a lot of things which sound a little odd. Who would have thought when I got started gardening that these things would come out of my mouth?!?!?! Below are the top ten things I never thought I’d say in a million years while standing in my garden: 10. “Oh Jeesh! I think I just swallowed some mulch!” 9. “THIS IS WAR and YOU are going to DIE!” (while addressing the Japanese Beatles up close) 8. “Yep, that’s Dog Vomit Fungus alright!” 7. “It’s really irritating when those kids use my bowling ball on the sidewalk!” 6. “I wouldn’t eat Cicada’s unless they were cooked first.” 5. “Holy %#$&!!! Get it outta my hair! GET-IT-OUT-OF-MY-HAAAIIIIRRR!!!!” 4. “Life in your garden is a circle and poop can be an important part of it.” 3. “Good Grief! How did I get dirt in my underwear?!” 2. “Man! Does my butt hurt!!” (followed immediately by – “my legs hurt”, “my back hurts” and “my arms hurt”) 1. “What you need is a GIANT truckload full of rotted cow manure!” Please send your gardening questions for Shawna Coronado, The Casual Gardener to dearshawna@thecasualgardener.com or The Casual Gardener, P.O. Box 358, Warrenville, IL 60555. www.thecasualgardener.com |
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