The long awaited delivery of the tulips for next year’s flowers has happened. They were shipped on the 29th of September, great, that was the week they were to be planted, they arrived on October 4th. Meanwhile, while I was impatiently waiting, I got my numbers sorted, figured out what I didn’t get, tried to order replacements, cleaned crates, made the call out for help, and lo and behold…it all worked out.
I asked for help, and you most amazing flower people helped. On Friday, Kathy, BJ, Ann and Nancy got all 2500 but 375 tulips planted, and hauled into the cooler. I was waiting to hear from my bulb supplier about three substitutions before they got planted. They were speedy with their reply, and Gary and Shelly helped me get the last ones planted this afternoon. Thank you so much for all your help. If all goes according to plan, I should have tulips available by mid February. When we need the color the most. I figure I will get the outdoor tulips planted by early November, and my wing will be fixed by then right? Just say yes.
The gardens are still going strong believe it or not. Steve took this really cool drone shot last Thursday of the flower garden. The light was just right.
Meanwhile, with my broken wing I will slowly get the garden ready for take down. Slowly, bit by bit it will happen. My next big call out for help will be after the freeze, when I need to tackle the dahlias. Even if you can spare me an hour or two that gets so much done. Once the dahlias are done, the pressure ifs off, and I will get done what I can. It will always be there next year waiting for me.
Besides planning for the tulips delivery, and getting them planted I have had fun with flowers this week. I love being able to be creative with my own flowers. I actually take the time to do the #windowframethursday, the rest are just hit or miss. I did a large arrangement for Steve in the garage for this photos for the Monadnock Art Tour that was Saturday and today. Now that was fun, and I think it turned out well. What do you think?
It looks as though, by the weather forecast, that we won’t have a frost this coming week, so at this moment, there will still be flower shed this week, but please stay tuned to the newsletter which will give you more up to date info. I haven’t had time to do anything with the dried flowers. I just don’t have enough mobility, but, if you want a dried bouquet, put in an order and I will get it done. The Christmas wreaths are still in my mind, but I really need to have two fully or mostly fully functioning arms for that project so please stay tuned and think positive thoughts.
I think that is it for now. I will keep you posted, thank you for all the healing chocolate, yum! The help that you are giving me and the positive vibes you are sending. It all means so much and I am so grateful. Thank you.
Your one winged flower girl, Allie