Impatients

These probably won't last much longer so want to capture them so I can look at them this winter. They are planted in a plastic container, which is in this old tool box which belonged to my husbands grandfather Ernest Culver.

Bluets

Our field is blanketed with these bluets. Looking out our
window in the morning it looks like there's frost on the
ground. You will notice that they have four petals, but
Larry found several with 5 petals. He is fascinated with
them now and looks for 5 petals each time he goes by
them.

FLOWERS FROM STEVE

Yesterday afternoon the UPS truck arrived here at the Odell's with a large box. The box was addressed to me from Pro Flowers via my son Steve. There are 61 bulbs that are planted in a basket. Here is the discription: Colorful, cheerful and fragrant hyacinth, narcissus, tulips and scilla are sure to bring the warmth of the spring indoors. This bulb garden is designed to grow and bloom after arrival, for optimum enjoyment. Bulbs arrived planted, in pre-budding stage, and ready to bloom in 2-4 weeks. Care instructions are included.

I can hardly wait to get them home to start them growing.

The picture below is what they will look like.

Today the UPS truck arrived again with a package for Sue, also from Steve.

Preparing the stems before putting them in the vase

It takes 12 to 24 hrs for the flowers to open up.

This is what Sue's flowers will look like when they are all opened up.

THANKS STEVE FROM MOM AND SUE