Things are really ramping up here at the farm. The narcissus are going gangbusters and they are getting harvested two times a day now. I harvest at what is called the gooseneck stage, so they haven’t been kissed by a pollinator, then they go into dry store so just before you get them they will be rehydrated and will last longer for you. Sorta like what I do with the tulips.
Speaking of tulips, the last crate of tulips will be harvested tomorrow, Yay! And it looks as though the first two varieties of the outdoor grown ones will also be harvested. With these temperatures higher than what we have been having, the flowers come on fast, so it is a race to get them harvested while still in bud.
Meanwhile, all of the perennial seedlings have been planted, all transplanting and dividing that needed to get done is done and everything has had a good soak. I wish we would get a good soaking rain. The last of the plants that were ordered during the winter are here and planted out, and the chrysanthemum plugs are potted up and ready to have their first cuttings taken, hopefully this week.
The high tunnel is full, the irrigation is up and running and you can actually see the plants now without having to squint and use your imagination that they are there. The next batch of seedlings goes out into the big garden this week with protection once I get that row prepped and ready. Phew, there is a lot to do. Meanwhile more seeding has to take place and more transplanting.
I am making up small posies to offer on Fridays, perfect little bundles of flowers for the table, hostess gift or by your reading chair. The early spring flowers are tiny flowers, hence posies. I just harvested a handful of fritilaria, the muscari are still going, hellebores are looking good and the tiny narcissus could all grace the posie offerings.
I leave you with warm floral thoughts, and I hope to see you at the flower shed. Well, in truth is is still the tool shed, but soon the flower shed will be like how you know it. Tidy and full of flowers. This photo is the shed door floral treat, which is now gracing the table outside the front door. Look at those bodacious yellow blooms. Talk about swaying to the music!
Until next week. Allie, who is always dreaming of flowers.