I have a deep passion for spring bulbs. They're not the poshest of flowers, but I couldn't bear to live without them - especially daffodils.
I'm passionate about spring bulbs. They're not the poshest of flowers, but I couldn’t bear to live without them – especially daffodils. I'm addicted to miniature daffs, especially tete a tete, and at this time of year when everyone else gets all christmassy, I get all bulby!
I also love being out in the garden with the kids. So what better way to enjoy my two great loves than to plant spring bulbs with my children?
I'd definitely recommend writing with bulbs. Even tiny kids tend to recognise their own initials and it's great fun to plant bulbs in the shape of the letters. Now coming into their third year are a smart 'C' and 'A' – representing the first letter of each of my kids' names - gracing a bit of grass near the magnolia. We used just 10-15 bulbs per letter, and just let the kids get on with it. I had to help when their tiny wrists hit a course bit of grass, but otherwise they did a great job.
And despite having to wait until March to see the results, the golden 'A' and 'C' have met with grins of ownership and satisfaction every year!
