Have you noticed that the amount of daylight available for gardening is rapidly decreasing? I still have plenty of time to grow flowers for everyone but the seasons are certainly shifting. The asters are still going strong, as are the zinnias. The crested celosia, the weirdest flower out there for sure, is still looking weird. I love using them in bouquets though because they are just, well weird.
I would love to say that the dahlias are finally kicking ass, but alas no, but they are blooming, slowly, and when you get blooms like this, well, it just leaves me speechless.
Now that the temperatures and light are changing the flowering cabbages are starting to show color, and a few were used in last week’s bouquets. They are interesting to work with that is for sure, and next year I need to start them much later in the season. They ones that are too far gone are being fed to the chickens and they don’t seem to mind.
So I finally had time to sit down and place the official bulb order. The one that I have been asking you all about. Well the deed is done. Too late, no going back now. 500 daffodils, and 900? tulips. All will be stunning and will get us soooo excited about spring. A mere eight or nine months away.
So until next week’s post. And for my local flower people, hope to see you soon. Allie