Posted in Homestead Garden and Farm
reposted from the archives:
Here's a little idea for some Fall Fun:
Plant bulbs for a springtime surprise! Kids love to do this, so buy a few inexpensive packages of bulbs, and let them have fun planting them. If you get "little things" like Crocus and Grape Hyacinth, they can be sprinkled throughout the lawn for a pretty carpet of color in the early Spring. Rain Lilies are fun to plant for a little burst of color after a shower.
On a more practical note, Fall is the time to plant garlic. Though perhaps not quite as pretty as some of the other bulbs, they certainly do add flavor in the kitchen!
One last thought on bulbs- plan ahead now for some bulbs you'd like to "force" to bloom indoors. Those Amaryllis or Paperwhites will be a welcome sight in the dreary days of winter.
Blessings,
Posted by Ruth Wood
