Will the 70,000+ BULBS Ever Bloom?

Will the 70,000+ BULBS Ever Bloom? - Ep. 090

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Back in mid-October, we undertook a large project planting over 70,000 bulbs in the front lawn area. We approached this through several methods and waited for months to see the results. Unfortunately this was a very wet, cold, and snowy year-so we had to wait a lot longer than expected!
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@anthonymatthews3698 2 жыл бұрын

The yellow Tulipa sylvestris with the blue muscari underplanting is a brilliant combination! I’m going to try that one. For the wetter area of lawn, Frittilaria meleagris will thrive as it likes wet feet. I think you’ll find that the display will change from year to year. Some things will fail in some areas while others will thrive in other areas.

@tammydialgray2835 2 жыл бұрын

I was so looking forward to this update and I am thrilled to see how the bulbs are progressing. They are glorious and the pollinators were certainly blessed by this project. Hearing you problem solve is helpful, too. Imagining how the showing will be in the coming years is exciting, too.

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tammy. We are also excited to see how it evolves over the next number of years. And we have to admit: the weather here definitely keeps us on our toes. New observations every day!

@HeadWestOn90 Жыл бұрын

@@FlockFingerLakes can't wait to see it this spring 2023!!

@at1the1beginning 2 жыл бұрын

The snow, hail and cold are not that much of a problem since all of these plants and even their flowers are fully hardy. Your biggest worry is just how wet your soil gets and stays. That's the death sentence for most bulbs; except maybe the F. meleagris. Camassia and Leucojum are also a bulb that do well in wetter soils (unlike tulips)

@Neilhuny 2 жыл бұрын

A glorious display, eventually. I have no doubt that nature will sort out the 'right' bulbs in any given area and provide a magnificent display in 3 to 5 years onwards

@ja-uh9gz 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning! I think the first year of the bulbs, in spite of the snows and cold, have been successful. I love the look of a field of flowers and native plants. Every year, it will only get better. I think in the first year, plants need to establish themselves. It's nice to see your other gardens coming to life in the background. Great job on the property. It will become more gorgeous over time. I loved the time lapse in the beginning...great camera work. Thank you for sharing the progress. :)

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching the progress. Summer has been hard at work on the other garden beds and this is the first time we're actually seeing a good showing from the perennials, as we only started planting in June - October last year. As you say, it takes that first year to really establish, so we'll be enjoying more of the plants this year and will have something to look forward to as far as bulbs go next year and the years beyond.

@ilariaz.143 2 жыл бұрын

I must admit I do not always have the time to watch all of your videos, but this one was a must for me! Thanks for sharing again a long term project, with so much useful information!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Totally understood! And you're most welcome. These types of projects definitely take time to shoot and share the entire process. Now we wait for year 2!

@emkn1479 2 жыл бұрын

Once you live with the bulbs for awhile you’ll see just how resilient they are. They can handle far worse conditions than we often assume. It’s surprising every year, but not really, because if they couldn’t handle the weather, then they wouldn’t be around anymore🤷‍♀️ Also, snow is an insulator and can keep young plants safe. Cold, drying winds are always worse 🥶

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we were grateful for the snow blankets because it can get quite windy up at this elevation. That being said, the constant warmth to snow, warmth to snow, really shortened the bloom time. But gardening can be a test of patience, but on the other hand, we have something to look forward to every year now with minimal interference/maintenance from us. And we too, are amazed at a bulb's resilience. Even the ones in the soggy parts seemed to push forward, and we even found some bulbs aboveground that never made it beneath the soil (or got dug up), still pushing out greenery.

@eitoruchan 2 жыл бұрын

OMG the bulb lawn reveal in the end got me screaming to the TV in awe!! They look gorgeous, I’m so glad they turned out so well after all those climatic hardships :)

@JoannaLouise200 2 жыл бұрын

That is a stunningly beautiful display! It is equally gratifying seeing so many bees enjoying this amazing new source of early seasonal nectar. Given the weather pattern you've experienced there, I think that was an incredible success for the first year. The resilience of nature, questing to survive against all the odds, ceases to amaze me.

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We are amazed at the resilience of the bulbs...Wet, cold, deep, superficially planted... Most seemed to emerge whatever the situation.

@gardengatesopen 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhh!!! THEY'RE HERE!!!!!! WOOT!! WOOOOT!!!!! What a GREAT video!! The suspense at the beginning had me on the edge of my seat! Y'all did that very nicely indeed!! The yellow tulips with the muscari - just WOW!!! I LOVE IT!!!! That's exactly how I was thinking it would look too! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 And I think you're right, NEXT YEAR will be EVEN BETTER!!!

@judymckerrow6720 2 жыл бұрын

May I make a suggestion? When you mow those areas with the bulbs, mow high not on the lowest setting. I think leaving more of the leaf on the bulbs will help with making more energy for the bulbs. I was always told to wait until the leaves died back naturally on the flower bulbs to cut them. Maybe it’s different now?🌷💚🙃

@at1the1beginning 2 жыл бұрын

Why would it be different now? Minimum is to wait 6 weeks before mowing.

@judymckerrow6720 2 жыл бұрын

@@at1the1beginning Things change, theories change, I was told to wait until the foliage turned brown but some of my daffodils don’t die back until late summer. You want all of the leaves to gather as much energy as they can does it take only 6 weeks? 🌷💚🙃

@at1the1beginning 2 жыл бұрын

@@judymckerrow6720 Well, I've not read any peer reviewed studies regarding the topic, but 6 weeks is a general advice; to give the bulbs enough time to gather energy for the next growing season. Nobody has ever specifially mentioned that this is not enough....Longer would be beneficial ofcourse, but perhaps not necessary for survival. In a garden setting, looks are a huge factor and dying, yellow/brown foliage is not exactly aesthetically pleasing, right

@Crina-LudmilaCristeaAuthor 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, look at that!! Those bulbs were really put to the test!! They look so pretty, the area is going to look even more amazing in the years to come and lots of beings are going to be so happy!!

@_Chessa_ 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be my all time favorite meadow journey I’ve seen with planted bulbs! No monoculture and all hopefully establishing and creating more and more ting bulbs! This is quite an amazing assortment as well. I’m so happy it worked out with how many bloomed! I’d love to keep seeing updates on this area and how it grows and reshapes! :)

@lindabeaulieu6770 2 жыл бұрын

A long awaited video! Thanks. Looks great.

@nachig4754 2 жыл бұрын

"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change" Buddha. Thank you guys for sharing, is just Beautiful. Cheers

@thomasdecarlo8543 2 жыл бұрын

Spring has finally sprung …beautiful

@rintangazhar 2 жыл бұрын

The color combination of those blooming from bulbs when the early morning sun emerges from the horizon is heavenly beautiful. Do these bulbs only valid to grow in the landscape in Northern Hemisphere? I would like to have this beauty in the tropic? So beautiful!!!!!!!!! Thank you, Summer Sander!!!!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Most bulbs are Northern hemisphere but there are some tropical bulb plants that only can grow in the summer months here, so something to look into!

@ingeleonora-denouden6222 2 жыл бұрын

Tulips have their origins in the Middle East. That's closer to the tropics. But maybe they grow there in higher mountains.

@AileenTownsend 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this one so much. The content, editing, music, everything was just beautiful. Observing Mother Nature run its course and then hearing your analysis of all the experimentation . 👏

@Anon-xd3cf 11 ай бұрын

For the bulbs that survived this unusual weather... The next ten years will be AMAZING!

@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden 2 жыл бұрын

The winter interest is beautiful...snow,. Lake, trees etc...

@gpg000 2 жыл бұрын

SO EXCITED to see this update! I’m so happy to see your vision come to fruition during this stewardship-can’t wait to see it progress.

@asteria4279 2 жыл бұрын

We call Galanthus flowers Snowdops for a reason - they almost ALWAYS get snowed on and do just fine :) Beautiful flower show!

@laurenervin1404 2 жыл бұрын

When all of those bulbs were revealed after that last snow I actually CRIED..it just came out! Like someone turned on a faucet! Something about seeing these dainty little flowers coming up through all of that wet, cold snow..talk about resilience! BEAUTIFUL!❤❤

@glendacox6540 2 жыл бұрын

We always have late snows…still the bulbs soldier on. This year’s display was amazing. The snow tends to insulate submerged bulbs, may frost the tips of emerged greenery. And, yet, they perform. Crazy, wondrous garden surprises, right? I literally was wondering yesterday about your bulb experience. ☮️☮️☮️

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Their resilience is miraculous. The only issue with the erratic weather we had is that their bloom length was dramatically affected, but luckily we were able to capture enough on good days too.

@jin8339 2 жыл бұрын

It's so beautiful ! ❤️ I can't even grow any of this flowers which I really enjoy coming from tropical hot zones. It's a dream to see such beauties. Thank you for updating your 70 k bulbs. 🌺🌸🌹

@judymckerrow6720 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ms. Summer and of course Sander🌷💚🙃

@pikeslay767 2 жыл бұрын

How I've been waiting for this update and it was an absolute delight! Thank you. It makes my heart sing. Wishing you all the best.

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. And thanks for taking the time to watch the updates!

@gardengatesopen 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to add a comment which thanked you for going to the trouble of shooting the time lapse!! ❤️ Thank You!!! ❤️ I enjoyed that very much!!! So beautiful!!! I know it was hard work, both filming and editing!! TOTALLY WORTH IT !!!

@yadiaag7771 2 жыл бұрын

Bulbs are always fun to see grow. When it’s the first year I obsess over the fact that they are babies I don’t want them to dry out, rot, or get too cold but as the years progress I know I don’t need to care because they always come out and it’s such a pleasure and happiness to me when they comeback.

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

They are really no fuss. We really like that !

@SequoiaElisabeth 2 жыл бұрын

A thrilling display and it will only get better!

@Kazeykc 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy with this update I know I was looking forward to seeing this episode since the day you planted all those bulbs. I could only imagine the excitement it's been for you even with all that snow bulbs are amazing

@JC-dq8un 2 жыл бұрын

the music choice and the video editing is awesome. Really help to see the process and appreciate the blooms even more. Great job guys! Totally inspired. Going to order bulbs in august just to make sure it’s here in time for December. ❤️

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

We're hooked on bulbs too. Summer is already putting in a (smaller) order to work on the hill facing the pond. Hope this gave you some inspiration on what bulbs you may want to order for your land!

@JC-dq8un 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to next year ❤️ Hopefully the shaving of the dirt/gravel to help re direct where the water collects will help you better next year. Such great tips. I’m learning so much from all your videos. Thank you!

@ashleymay6237 2 жыл бұрын

You and @gardenanswer both had a rough year with your bulb meadows. 🌷 I hope you’re blessed next year with a good show. I’ve never seen anyone plant those types of tulips, They’re beautiful!

@johnpatterson9219 2 жыл бұрын

Keep adding soil amendments and reseeding lawn and bulb area when necessary, plus some earthworms and your lawn will improve. In August, you can plug the lawn and fill the holes with course sand for better drainage. Adding white clover seeds will feed bees and nitrify your soil. Looks gorgeous guys; your bulbs will spread and become even more gorgeous over time.

@pauljs75 2 жыл бұрын

What's neat is picking out certain kinds that have a short active period in early spring. Get some color in the garden just as the snow and frost recedes, but then when they start withering back to nothing they give way and make space for the regular summer perennials. So with the right planning (plants taking turns rather than competing), the garden can change in the same spot to fit different seasons.

@MyHumbleNest 2 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this video. I have planted at least crocus each year in my lawn. They seldom come back and I suspect it is my neighbor having their lawn sprayed for weeds, so I just plan on planting each fall. This year I had muscari jump the sidewalk from the garden and come up in the grass as well. That will be supported this fall, they were lovely!!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Will be very interesting to see if our crocuses come back up. We suspect they will. Interesting observations with your neighbor and the spraying. Unfortunate if that's the case!

@carmaela2689 Жыл бұрын

It is my DREAM to one day plant huge drifts of spring blooming bulbs!

@glen4075 Жыл бұрын

It really is patience. Bulbs just do their thing. It looked brilliant. Can’t wait for more updates on this beautiful area.

@cathykirkmcrae7727 2 жыл бұрын

Long wait, but it's gorgeous!

@keithpritchard1029 2 жыл бұрын

Love what you guys are doing there. As far as this winter, it was actually mild here in Central NY and the finger lakes region snow wise. We got quite less snow than normal. It was however colder than normal, but that has been the trend these last few years. I had daffodil bulbs poking up in December because it was so warm, and then true winter conditions hit, but they still made it and bloomed this spring. March is always wet, cold, and snowy, and April tried to be spring like, but there’s usually a random snow here and there. The rule of thumb is that it’s safe to start seeds outside after Mother’s Day here in zone 5b. I will definitely be adding more bulbs thanks to this video. I have clover a dandelions, but I’d definitely like to add more bulbs like you guys did.

@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын

19:34 looks so nice! I love the combination of yellow and blue flowers

@noradimagiba1954 2 жыл бұрын

Your experiment is so inspiring🌷🌷🌷

@extremechimpout 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh what a video soothing music and summers pleasant voice talking about bulbs

@_JanetLouise 2 жыл бұрын

Yay flowers! Yay Mother Nature! and it will get better and better as the years go by

@sandylee1717 2 жыл бұрын

Such reward for such hard work. Magnificent

@CharlesRyann 2 жыл бұрын

The time lapse footage.......chefs kiss :D

@dianacroucher9139 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, well worth waiting for! And I'm sure next spring it'll be even more spectacular!

@EdibleEats007 2 жыл бұрын

This is an actually fairytale lawn! I love what you guys are doing and great videos

@EasyonlineID 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the flowers, can't wait to see it Next year

@oatradia 2 жыл бұрын

So exciting! Very much looking forward to the fall display 💚

@kali-66 2 жыл бұрын

looks very cheerful after your long winter, loved the timelapses

@iamjograd 2 жыл бұрын

Just how the blooms and pollinators dance with the wind are glorious. Looking forward to year 2! Well done, guys!

@cefcat5733 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a long wait!

@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden 2 жыл бұрын

👀😯👀 Time-lapse is incredible!!!!

@misstweetypie1 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to see this update, I’ve been wondering about how this would turn out for months! It’s making me want to fill my own small yard with bulbs :) It’s so beautiful!

@debbiepalmer1094 2 жыл бұрын

That's so beautiful and it's just going to get better every year. I love seeing the insects enjoying their smorgasbord. x

@wind9487 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, i have waited for this..its beautiful! Despite the changing or unpredictable season. Thank u for sharing...keep on!

@ingeleonora-denouden6222 2 жыл бұрын

Probably those bulbs are grown here in the Netherlands. For you they might be something special, but here they are in every garden! Those muscari (blue grape hyacinth) f.e. they are almost like weeds in my front yard!

@memdass747 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Terrific video. Seeding both warm and cool grass seed … staggering the seasonal growth … great idea. Your bulb and seed choices are wonderful. The wild flower and bulb garden we planted on a 1/4 of an acre turned out wild and crazy :-) The sorrel took over … I guess I gotta cut back and use for mulch.

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Always interesting to see what ones persevere over the longterm!

@memdass747 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and why as well. The sorrel might be helping the soil … adding to it. I like the golden tops waving in the wind.

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

@@memdass747 And not bad eating either!

@R.A.K.W. 2 жыл бұрын

The time laps shots are incredible!

@albertinemangercats8349 2 жыл бұрын

The flower you are worried over in the first minutes is called a Snowbell (sneeuwklokje) in the Netherlands. They are our first signs of spring here, and come up long before the other bulbs, when the snow is still on the ground (hence the name).

@b_genny 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing job you two! God bless

@aldas3831 2 жыл бұрын

The area looks gorgeous! I really liked all the little types of tulips!

@Pushpakant 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Love from India. This is the most awaited update. It's beautiful, it's heaven. I will be eagerly awaiting all the year-long updates on them, if you can.

@carolinaelizabethart 2 жыл бұрын

This is such beautiful film making. It was delightful to hear the update and all the wonderful information, but the camera work and editing was breathtaking. Fabulous work!!

@Gaiartemis 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a wetland area in the very wet places.. and then plant wetland plants/flowers! Love seeing another place for our pollinators!! Great job guys!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Summer is planting sedges in those areas. One of the sedges was actually blooming recently.

@brandonfayer1840 2 жыл бұрын

Not bad at all for a first attempt, bummer about the weather!

@jenniferbaker19 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work the vistas will only get better. Thank you for sharing

@ericjorgensen8028 2 жыл бұрын

Your in zone 5, or 4? Is that about right? Wouldn't seem too unusual for rough, cold weather in April. The bulbs can take the cold. The marshyness may be an issue for some, but there are bulbs that work in wet areas too. Keep on keeping on!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Zone 5/6 here.

@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын

I think wet condition and early flowering bulbs don't really go well together. One thing you could try is planting a willow tree in your grassland where the soil is wetter. Willow trees drink up a LOT of water. You could also look into species that can handle wetter conditions. They might not be bulbs, but Cuckoo flowers (Cardamine pratensis) can handle wetter grassland conditions. I'm sure there are species of allium that are early flowering and might be able to handle wetter conditions too.

@rossmail5924 2 жыл бұрын

Talk about suspense! Beautiful 🥰

@Heartsfor_summer 2 жыл бұрын

Have been waiting this update for quite a long time... Thanks..

@suekuly4723 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Can’t wait to see what happens next year 👌

@petrabosnjak6221 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I've been waiting for!

@saraken9718 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what great idea. Amazing colours

@sonarun 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video for months!

@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing and Happy growing..

@mirianoporto6355 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, I waited for this video since that time you planted the bulbs, by the way I follow all the videos and fall in love with the land you have, thank you very much for showing

@chuileong8304 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!!! I like to see a field of flowers. Mother nature is in control!,,

@sunmoonrise 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad im not missed this

@aliceboss3134 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you for sharing the results of all your experiments!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

@LisaKnobel 2 жыл бұрын

Completely expected you would have the crocus as the earliest. I have grown crocus in Maine and at 8500 ft in Colorado. As soon as the snow melts off them and the sun warms the soil they start popping up. Then, it immediately snows again, I think they actually enjoy the challenge. Tulips have always been the last for me. So it makes no sense planting them in a lawn. Generally you will need to mow before the tulips bloom. I planted my crocus in clumps so that it got a bigger show. Hopefully, the blues will figure out what they like and put out more bulbs so you get the better showing of clumps. It's a dream lawn for me for sure.

@TheEmbrio 2 жыл бұрын

Seems normal given the variety of sowing methods, cover materials, shade, humidity, etc, and of course varietal choices, that you get staggered blooms. Very nice video, keep on experimenting !

@rickyt3961 2 жыл бұрын

what a big success! looks beautiful. 👍🏾

@francineschnereger8246 2 жыл бұрын

So inspired by you guys😀

@chocolad88888 2 жыл бұрын

The best is seeing all those bees and pollinators happily awashed among the flowers - love the bees they need all the love!

@sandragoerlich7134 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful, love ❤️ your vids, thanks for sharing!!!

@chelseap7881 2 жыл бұрын

what a gorgeous show

@alexanderkomang3440 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.. you make paradise..

@Kevin-ej3do 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your hard work. Absolutely beautiful and the cinematography is just incredible!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much!

@meenalpatil1537 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and Thanks for Sharing 😍😊

@meganpatten724 2 жыл бұрын

I've been so patiently waiting for this video! Thank you for the followup!!!

@FlockFingerLakes 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

@sandylee1717 2 жыл бұрын

Just glorious

@SlipMahoneyBowery Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see it next year

@bs-vo1ii 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty!!! And cool. Cant imagine how much those cost! AMAZING views of the snow! Saved to watch later. I know my family in NY didnt like the foot they got but its pretty from afar!!!!!

@welcometoamerica690 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@FIFII 2 жыл бұрын

ahhhhh I was so excited to hear an update about this!!!!!!!

@battlebugplays 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the close ups with the plant name on the screen! it makes it so easy to screen shot to add to my wishlist!

@slavicadimcevski9585 2 жыл бұрын

Well done to you all. That was a lot of work, inspiration and love. Everything actually looked great and very clever and creative design and placement of bulbs.