Planting Autumn Crocus (Colchicum)
I don't believe I have ever grown autumn crocus ( colchicum - I love to say that word) - although we did inherit one when we moved into this house. I moved it, and apparently it did not like that because I never saw it again. I have always wanted to grow it, but I always think about it at the wrong time of year. Plus, I never see it at nurseries (not even at Yard N' Garden Land). When a friend offered me some, I said YES. She gave me one special one called "Waterlily" and several that I guess we would call the "average one". 'Waterlily' The question then was where on earth would I would plant them. I read that they are nice in grassy areas so I then decided to plant them along the grassy pathway in front. (This pathway is about to become a gravel pathway as I am refusing to water it daily. Michael wins this battle and gets to do the "told you so" dance .) I decided to tuck the primo one at the corner of the path next to this pot. Diggin...
This was always my favorite growing up. We'd put it in a bread bowl using good San Francisco sourdough. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteyumm...sounds like a winner to me!
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ReplyDeleteHeavenly!!!! Thanks Phillip! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteDarla, I'd love to try it!
ReplyDeleteI make this dip too, and it is sooo good. I like to put it in a bowl of bread.
ReplyDeleteOur spinach crop has continued even with the 20degree nights we have had. Now I know what we can do with some of the harvest!
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ReplyDeleteI so love that stuff. I've never made it but have eaten PLENTY!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having fun! I just took a picture of a red bird in the snow and it made me think of you.
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