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JennyC · 20-09-2006, 06:48 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

"Uncle Marvo" wrote in message
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In reply to Janet Baraclough ) who wrote this
in , I, Marvo, say :

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Now is fine for planting crocus (and daffodils).

Unless you live near me.

You live on a boat tied up in a canal, don't you? Sodden soil on the
banks, rodents, water pollutants, or your habit of ignoring sensible
advice, might all account for your problem.

Spring-flowering bulbs which are already established in a garden,
start their new growth cycle by making roots well before September.
They don't rot on account of that early start. September, October and
November are the traditional time to plant dry bulbs.

Might have been the rainfall then, but I don't remember the banks being
that high at the end of last year. I'm going to put them in during October
this time.

What's this "my habit of ignoring sensible advice"? I don't. That's why I
ask.

I might ignore sensible advice that I didn't ask for, perhaps :-)

Tubs..............

Jenny