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...
How fortunate are you: such fantastic trail, and only a mile from home. I'm surprised the mushrooms are still in such good condition. They often are a heap of mush at this point. Love the owl!
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate are you: such fantastic trail, and only a mile from home. I'm surprised the mushrooms are still in such good condition. They often are a heap of mush at this point. Love the owl!
ReplyDeleteYou have incredibly beautiful scenery in the PNW.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to walk, and so close to your house.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of the owl. That's a barred owl isn't it? The streaks on the breast are making me think barred. Those live on our farm and it's always exciting to see one. We hear them far more often than we see them.
Start with a volcano, end with an owl, beauty all the way. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics, Philip! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots of you little corner of.the world.
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