What it takes to plant 26,000 tulip bulbs in the Crescent Garden in just 3 hours:
- 4 dozen doughnuts
- 2 boxes of coffee
- 2 gallons of orange juice
And 20 dedicated volunteers and staff fueled by the above.
By 11:00 a.m., 26,000 tulip bulbs were planted in the Crescent Garden last Thursday.
It’s time to plant bulbs for next spring, and the weather’s cooperating nicely. In your yard, plant tulip bulbs 6-8 inches deep in well-drained soil. Remember, bulbs will rot where there’s too much water from gutters, irrigation, or poor drainage. Plant plenty: tulips look wonderful in clusters, in drifts, and in vases all around the house next spring!
Horticulturist Benjamin Carroll has a great video on how to plant bulbs at home. Check it out (along with other planting information) here.
