Friday, December 21, 2012

Of cataclysms and croci, destruction and daffodils

So, we have reached the deadline of 21/12/2012 and it seems that the world is still turning. Hey ho, at least I can get this blog post written now. It seemed a bit pointless earlier today to spend what could have been my last hour writing a post if no-one would be around to actually read it.

Anyway, since planting a veritable plethora of bulbs in October and November I'd been checking everyday for signs of life. Absolutely nothing happened in the first few weeks so the checking sort of tailed off until I stopped looking altogether. And then suddenly this morning, I looked out and saw these:




The first two photos are daffodils (Cornish Gold, I think) and the last one is some kind of crocus. I planted 4 varieties but I won't know which this particular one is until it flowers. I could have labelled the pot when I planted them, but that would take a much more organised gardener than me. I usually rely on memory serving me well. Which it very often doesn't. Anyway, I was delighted to see it. Though the delight was slightly overshadowed by the possibility that the world would end before it had chance to flower and  that I'd perish in some epic and dramatic apocalyptic earthquake/flood/fire/brimstone event and would never know what crocus it was. In fact maybe I'd wasted £20 in September by forking out for a load of bulbs without first checking on the timing of end of the world forecasts. That's me all over though – rushing in with no long term plan...

But thankfully, it looks as though the Mayan calendar was just a bit too short, rather than being a prediction of the earth's final day. Happy Friday everyone!

10 comments:

  1. So you weren't the one who put a wager on that the world would end as he/she could get good odds! Slight problem there a case of heads he wins/tails I lose.

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    1. I thought the same thing on reading about that. The guy didn't seem to figure out he wouldn't get his payout even if he 'won' though...

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  2. Yes, the world still turns thankfully so the mince pies and sausage rolls I baked today wont be wasted ;0
    That is one of the best sights isnt it, the tips of bulbs emerging or the little curly hook of a seed thats germinated.
    Now you can just watch and wait to see what flowers!
    Happy Friday and Happy Christmas to you too!
    Gill xx

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    1. My cup runneth over on the bulb front at the moment. I went a bit crazy on the seasonal offers. At least my garden and patio will have some early colour this year!

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  3. I heard that one interpretation of the Mayan prediction was 'a new beginning' rather than the end of time per se. New beginning certainly seems appropriate for your bulbs.

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    1. Yes, it seems that not even the Mayans predicted the end of the world. There are always plenty of people to do that for you (time and again, and again, and again...)

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  4. Isn't it great seeing the bulbs come up! Just found your blog today and really enjoying having a good ole read through!
    Anna B

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    1. I think it's seeing that little bit of growing activity when not much else is happening. Thanks for popping by!

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  5. Edging in just before the 'Plant between September and December' deadline, I planted yet more spring bulbs on Dec 27th - some of the muscari are already poking through - must have been desperate to get out. Nice blog - will revisit!

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    1. I must admit to finding some already sprouting daffodil bulbs in the greenhouse - not sure if it is too late to plant, but nothing ventured, nothing gained! I have muscari dotted around in borders and they're definitely showing themselves already. Thanks for visiting - will drop over to your blog shortly.

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