Bulbs

It's the surprise element I like so much about bulbs while we are still in winter. I'm actually very excited about them arriving in 3-5 months time.

Little purple crocus, early yellow trumpet Daffs, late bloomin' orange centered Narcissi, one huge giant Allium and 10 smaller white ones. When and where will they turn up? I literally don't know where they were planted as this was done by 'the men' who came to spread the tonne of mulch as the garden's final touch, back in October.

2 or 3 have come up already in the sunniest corner. These green spikes, 3 inches out of the ground, will be watched and guarded closely from Puppy teeth. Of course they could be weeds but I'm hoping.

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