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Growing on the High Plains: Planting Bulbs

"Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work." —Booker T. Washington 

Many folks take to gardening as a way to relax, focus on nature, and unwind. However, it doesn't take long to realize this hobby can be VERY hard work.

In fact, when I look back on the time I set my mind to tidy up some rogue tulips, this sentiment rings very true. A simple task of maintenance soon blossomed into a fantastic feat of determination, time, and labor.
 
But in the end—in the aftermath of scrapped plans, pared-down pipe dreams, and weeks of weeding, whittling, and whistling—I had created a masterpiece. With proper planning, time to spare, and a little muscle, you can turn on those bulbs so they glow all season long!
 

 
 

Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.