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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...
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Our house in the snow



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    So pretty and cozy looking.
    Malcolm

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  2. Stephen AndrewFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Your house is so beautiful!!!

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  3. David OliverFebruary 14, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Great looking shot! Your house always looks beautiful regardless of the weather.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Beautiful! I hope you got a snow day out of this weather.

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  5. organicgardendreamsFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Your house looks so lovely, warm and inviting! You just want to come in for a cup of tea!
    Christina

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  6. sandaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    So pretty. Like a picture postcard!

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  7. HoehoegrowFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Lovely - looks like an upmarket xmas card ! Very appealing!

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  8. Casa MariposaFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Very pretty!

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  9. RobinLFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    I'm so pleased to see that you can appreciate the beauty of the snow!

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  10. LesFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    That should be your Christmas Card next year, if you are still there.

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  11. debsgardenFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Gorgeous! The lovely home, the snow and lights make for a postcard setting.

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  12. The Brown Recluse (TBR)February 22, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    How pretty, Phillip!

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