I had left a bag of allium bulbs indoors and only got around to potting them in February and they have been outdoors since. I wonder if they will bloom or even survive. I see one poking out of the potting mix, out of more than a dozen.The few that I did plant outside in the ground broke ground a long time ago, but they dont have any visible buds yet. First time growing alliums, so not sure what to expect.

The crocus look beautiful.

I've heard that underchilling can lead to short flower stems - interesting to actually see it.

Beautiful colors

Gorgeous crocus.

I had read about using a paper cone over a hyacinth to make it stretch for the light. Tried it, once. Unsightly and the wind problem.

nothing is cuter than a crocus :-) so funny how you described your effort to smell your hyacinth!..I should plant more bulbs..

The hyacinths look somewhat normal to me. Often they open while still short and then elongate during the flowering period, typically to the point of leaning over - while still in bloom.

I wish the hyacinths would have kept growing, but they didn't. This was as good as it got this year. I planted the other half of this order outside, so I hope to get a better show soon.

A few more Crocus...

I'm happy these daffodils were able to stand up again after all the rain.

It's nice to have a place where I know we can all appreciate what a great time of year this is! Thanks for looking. :-)

Looking at pictures of flowers/gardens is one of my favorite things to do, when I can't work in my own garden. Thank you for posting these lovely pictures!

Very nice!

so beautiful

Since mazerolm needs a flower fix I'll add a picture of my dutch iris taken today. It is definitely spring in southern California.

Oooh, my heart felt thanks, socalgal!! :). We still have about 4 feet of snow, so i'll have to be patient to see the crocus tommies I planted last fall.

I just love your Dutch iris!

I feel for all of you who are still covered in snow. The only good thing about that is you don't have to worry about protecting your early startups from freeze and frost. I have to keep an eye out for any warnings in my area.

Beautiful Dutch Iris! I miss having them, but they don't like my z5 winters. Nice to see yours, socalgal, .... and you've got roses already, too!

Dutchie loving your Dutch iris. Wish they loved me here in chilly Canada.

Mazerolm and others covered in snow, I'd love to see your bulb and flower photos during your blooming season. By then California winter rains will be long gone, the soil dry, and my bulbs in their summer "bake". My garden's dormant season is the summer.

Socalgal, yes, I'll definitely post pictures! This is what I had last year, I hope it will come out as beautiful this year!

Beautiful border!