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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Apr 28, 2009 19:25:56 GMT -6
Last Fall I planted 320 Spring bulbs around the apartment building I live in. They are all just starting to bloom, so these are just the first pictures, but more will be taken in a few days. Most of the tulips are still green yet. The first shot is the side of the building, and the last one is of the front.
Also, the camera I used to take the shots was a web cam on my mom's mini laptop, so I'm not sure what the quality will be like until I post them. I had trouble aiming the web cam just right!
I will take pics of the daffodils, hyacinths, and freesia tomorrow. It rained all day today, so I was lucky to even get these pics, but more will be posted soon. It was difficult to get a shot of the whole area, but not to worry - I am working on it. The show is just beginning...
By the way, it took me 15 hours spread across four days, to plant 320 bulbs, in case you're wondering! It was well worth the effort though.
Tomorrow, I am buying a digital camera, so I can be done with these ridiculous web cam shots, that are not the clearest. I will show more pics very soon - I just was so excited to give you guys a peek, for now.
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Post by Christy on Apr 29, 2009 10:44:50 GMT -6
looks good HB!
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Post by Rita on Apr 29, 2009 13:14:34 GMT -6
Looks terrific HBL .. What a Lot of work you put into it all  Good Job! |
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Apr 30, 2009 16:33:01 GMT -6
Thank guys!  I now have a digital camera! 
I am just trying to figure out how to use it - just got it late last night - plus it's raining here today.
It's very similar to my digital camcorder - a lot of the menus are the same. Too bad I couldn't have just taken still shots with my camcorder, but  no can do!
Maybe tomorow I can get the shots I am hoping for, so you can see how lovely they all are. I noticed more are blooming today, even in the rain!  Tomorrow should be a good day for the pics...
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Post by Tonnymonk on May 1, 2009 4:17:40 GMT -6
That looks so pretty HBL!! I love tulips!  Can't wait to see more pics! |
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on May 1, 2009 12:24:54 GMT -6
Thank you Botesbabe!  More and better pics are on their way - I am loading them now! These new shots will put the first shots to absolute shame - the difference between web cam shots, and digital camera shots!
Tulips should be planted in groups, and not in single file. They look their best when done in groups, and come up like little bouquets of flowers! The groups can be circular, square, whatever, just keep them together.
My tulips were buried 8 inches below the soil, mixed in with some rich compost, and blood and bonemeal (favorite organic fertilizer for bulbs) below.  Even though there is no attractive top soil, and it is rather clay-like on the surface, the bulbs have an excellent foundation - which counts for everything!  Underneath is nothing but rich soil and fertilizer. 
Get ready, and let the show begin...
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on May 1, 2009 13:08:01 GMT -6
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Post by Rita on May 1, 2009 13:37:53 GMT -6
WOW what a great JOB HBL .. Hey also what a difference the new camera makes huh ..
Thanks for the pictures .. you do a great job!!
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on May 1, 2009 13:41:22 GMT -6
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on May 1, 2009 13:56:12 GMT -6
Oh Thanks Rita!
I do love this new camera, yes! It is truly amazing! I am snapping pictures like crazy! I have a few more shots to take, to complete the whole view - and then you have seen it all!
This is the first year for the Spring bulbs - imagine them next year! I woked so hard on planting these last Fall, and I couldn't wait to see them! I imagined this beauty, all winter long. So great to finally see it, and capture it all so wonderfully on digital! Yippeeeeee!
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Post by Rita on May 1, 2009 15:41:33 GMT -6
Ohhh that last daff Is beautiful !! Nice pics HBL
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on May 2, 2009 17:03:57 GMT -6
Yeah those are the double daffodils, Rita! Yes, they are special! They are supposed to have a crimson lip on them, and I thought I saw one when they were first opening, but then it disappeared in the ruffled petals, as the flowers opened up more fully!
I am working on just a few more pics, and will post them soon...
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on May 2, 2009 17:42:58 GMT -6
Still gonna take a few more shots, but here is one I forgot to post the other day...
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on May 4, 2009 15:40:14 GMT -6
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Post by alphacat on May 16, 2009 9:39:04 GMT -6
Looks like all your hard work was worth it. The flowers are beautiful. |
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Post by thehollyberrylady on May 22, 2009 15:23:15 GMT -6
Thank you Alphacat! Although the flowers are all dead and dying now, it will sure be worth it when they return every year.  They are so beautiful.
Even had some fresh cut bouquets indoors, too!
Until next year dear tulips - I'll miss you...
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Post by ghoststomper on May 22, 2009 18:06:52 GMT -6
Those are beautiful pics HBL.
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Post by thehollyberrylady on May 22, 2009 19:19:53 GMT -6
Thanks Ghoststomper!
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Good Job!
I now have a digital camera! 
Even though there is no attractive top soil, and it is rather clay-like on the surface, the bulbs have an excellent foundation - which counts for everything! 
