Summer Bulbs
Last spring I needed to make a difficult decision.
Chores were piling up, and the weather kept me indoors on too many days.
Renovations kept my potting area cluttered.
When I finally could plant and pot up the dahlias, some of them had dried too much to be rescued.
To avoid the same problem next year, the dahlia beds will be prepared this fall.
A mix of shredded leaves and straw will protect the surface from weed seeds.
This should give me a good head start next season.
A few tubers managed to survive the long wait and new varieties were added to replace the lost ones.
The Lavender Perfection is blooming well and so are the Bishops.
