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January and February, two months that in the past, I’ve wished away. They have always seemed like the longest of months and, quite frankly, I was keen to see the back of them.
This year, however, I’m taking a different approach to it all and actually looking forward to midwinter. In nature, it’s a time to take a rest, hunker down and expect very little. So, instead of be-moaning it I’m going to focus on doing the things I always wish I had time for, like painting, planning and reading. Who knows maybe I will become such a convert to a slower way of life I won’t want Jan and Feb to end!!!
I’ve refreshed my Tulip 2025 catalogue and it reminded me of all the beauties we have coming our way this Spring. The frosts of early January will have done them the world of good. Tulips need a period of really cold weather to be at their best and thrive. I’m also hoping that the frost may have reduced the slug population. Last years slugs were like something out of a horror movie – they were everywhere!
So, the plan is to have the Flower Shed back at the top of the road by mid-March. I think at that stage it will just be scented narcissus but by the end of the March we should (fingers crossed) have tulips. I have a dedicated 25 metre row of early flowering tulips, all planted together, and they will be covered in early Feb with a mini polytunnel to bring them on in time for Mother’s Day, which this year is 30th March.
It’s a tricky business getting flowers ready for a particular date as nature has its own timetable. For example, in the 2023 season everything was showing late and the tulips didn’t really show in volume until the second week of April. In 2024 however they were 3 weeks earlier – so I’m hoping the tunnel will replicate this and give me a chance of having enough blooms for Mother’s Day.
Anyway, keep an eye out on Facebook and Instagram for any updates. Until then hunker down, wrap up warm and see you in Spring!
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