Hello Hope Patch Gardener!
Today, April 20, was a very warm, sunny day in Streamwood, with temperatures reaching around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The tulip blossoms are forming and the outer green leaf surrounding the blossom is beginning to turn color. We planted purple tulips in the Hope Patch and the purple is beginning to manifest. Check out the picture below:
Visit our website for my take on why purple tulips are important. This is an exciting time! The next two days should be in the high 70’s and we may see a blossom unfold. I’ll share pictures with you as the flower grows.
All the best,
Dave Pipitone, Author, The Rainbow Chronicles: A Bedtime Story for a New Day