FORGOTTEN

I almost forgot about the hyacinth bulbs for a second time.  But last night I opened up the kitchen cabinet and checked for roots.  Some were doing quite well, others not so much.  I pulled the two best and stuck them on the kitchen windowsill:

I've discovered that photos on the windowsill work a lot better with natural sun from the back and my flash from the front.  Finally I've been able to get something to grow in the pilsner glass:

I just love this little vase with pebbles and a hyacinth bulb:

No change with the stupid paperwhite bulb (or the one to the left of it which wasn't even worth a photo):

There are 6 more hyacinth bulbs in the cabinet, but I suspect they may not all grow:

Another shot of my pretty, pretty amaryllis:

I hate when Easter is this early, it's not at all spring-like out there yet and Easter should be spring dresses and daffodils.  I walked outside again today and thought almost.  Almost time to get dirty and sweaty and start my garden.  Almost, but not yet and it's driving me crazy!

Comments

[Mummer]

Amaryllis bulbs have lots of bulblets - so, please save your 'mama' bulb for future growth.
Have you thought of adding a very small pinch of slow-release fertilizer to your very slow growing bulbs?
And, often, a clear planter (glass) will cause fungus/mold growth on roots exposed to sunlight.

[layanee]

At least you have spring on your windowsill! Glad you are feeling better. I had to work outside a bit yesterday afternoon and, in spite of the cold, I did break a sweat while raking, lifting, raking, lifting and then dragging. Much more of that to come!