English Emma Blooms

 As I garden I unearth bulbs.  These bulbs I am collecting and am going to plant nedt to the back yard staircase.

Directions for Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Indianapolis

1. Timing: Plant bulbs in the fall, between late September and mid-October.

2. Frost Awareness: Ensure bulbs are planted at least 6-8 weeks before the first hard frost.

3. Root Development: This timing helps bulbs develop roots before the ground freezes.

4. Chilling Requirement: Most bulbs need 12-16 weeks of cold temperatures (below 40°F) to bloom in spring.

5. Soil Conditions: Avoid planting in soggy soil to prevent bulb rot.

6. Soil Temperature: Plant when soil temperatures are below 60°F.

7. Final Timing: Try to plant before the ground freezes solid.

8. Mulch: After planting, add a layer of mulch to regulate soil temperature and prevent bulbs from being pushed out by freeze-thaw cycles.

Since Aaron has been home the last two weeks, I decided to put my obsessions on hold and just relax. Last week, he could feel the tension of me trying to relax and be a “nice wife”—and it stressed him out.

So this week, I made two hundred cards, fifty necklaces, and planted new flowers in the front garden. Now I’m back on the blog. I’ve realized that I need to switch obsessions around. For example, I can be obsessed with making cards, and just when I’m reaching the apex, I switch to making necklaces, sending mail, etc. It’s a way of giving my mind the freedom it craves without letting any single obsession take over—small acts of self-regulation that quietly restore balance.