Hello Hope Patch gardeners!
As mentioned earlier, today is March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, when we celebrate Irish culture, beauty and sainthood. Ireland offers magnificent scenery, green vistas, expansive meadows and rugged cliffs. Those of Irish descent and wannabes (like me of Sicilian-Polish descent) show their colors by the “wearing of the green.” While calendar Spring officially begins on March 20, today marks the “growing of the green” in my Hope Patch.
I’ve begun documenting this year’s Hope Patch by photographing the growth of the purple tulips that I planted last fall. Right now, the tulip shoots are about one inch high above the ground. Look at this close-up photo that shows the current growth.
Tulips often blossom in mid-to-late April through mid-May, although some can bloom later. It depends on the weather and the hardiness zone. For more detailed tulip flower growing information, make sure to visit www.tulipreview.com
I look forward to sharing the Hope Patch’s progress with you in the coming weeks. Until then, happy gardening!
Dave Pipitone, The Rainbow Chronicles