The first touch of frost is not the end of the gardening season. There’s still plenty of time to plant bulbs. Put in a little effort now and your garden will come alive next spring with tulips, daffodils, crocus, and squill.
Bulbs can be planted until the ground freezes. They need a well drained spot. Full sun is great, but many bulbs, including daffodils will grow well in part sun. Make sure to plant them with roots down (it’s not always that easy to tell!) and at the correct depth. Bulbs should be planted to a depth 2-3 times their size.
What if you have bulbs left over? Many bulbs can be “forced”. Forcing is simply treating the bulbs so they bloom on your schedule rather than nature’s. You’ll need bulbs, a pot, potting mix, and a very cool spot or refrigerator. You’ll find information on forcing bulbs on this website: http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-19.pdf.
For more information on planting bulbs outdoors see http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-86.pdf.
