By the way, this is the crocus I was looking at that is said to bloom in the
fall:
http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/c..._fbcrocus.html
I was wondering if it would bloom this fall or if I would have to wait a
year before anything came up.

Thanks!

LauraJ

"Laura J" wrote in message
news:LrSNc.1999$Mr3.923@trndny08...
Thanks to you both--I will take a look at the other website as well.

But what about the bulbs that are supposed to come up in the fall?
Bluestone had some crocuses, I believe, advertised as fall bloomers. Will
those come up this year if I plant them within the next month?

LauraJ

"Bill R" wrote in message
...
Vox Humana wrote:
"Laura J" wrote in message
news:3WNNc.3263$T76.2437@trndny09...

That looks like a great site! I see they have a whole section devoted
to
"Fall Bulbs." If I plant those now (I'm in Zone 6a), will they come
up
this fall?


Bluestone Perennials is a good operation. I have visited their
Madison,
Ohio facility, and they are truly nice people who sell small, healthy
plants. I don't know about their bulbs. I assume that they are just
resellers like everyone else who buys bulbs from Holland and resells
them.
You might look at John Scheepers http://www.johnscheepers.com/ for
bulbs.
But to answer your question. Yes, if you plant spring flowering bulbs
this
fall, they will bloom next year. Here in zone 6, many people plant
bulbs
after removing their summer annuals. Then, they put in pansies over
them.
The pansy's will give color throughout the fall and again in the
spring
before the bulbs bloom.



If you are in zone 6a I would wait until mid or late October
to plant your bulbs.

I agree with Vox on who to buy plans and bulbs from. I have
bought from both vendors and they provide excellent service.
--
Bill R. (Ohio Valley, U.S.A)

Digital Camera: HP PhotoSmart 850

For pictures of my garden flowers visit
http://members.iglou.com/brosen

Remove NO_WEEDS_ in e-mail address to reply by e-mail

By the way, this is the crocus I was looking at that is said to bloom in the
fall:
http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/c..._fbcrocus.html
I was wondering if it would bloom this fall or if I would have to wait a
year before anything came up.

Thanks!

LauraJ

"Laura J" wrote in message
news:LrSNc.1999$Mr3.923@trndny08...
Thanks to you both--I will take a look at the other website as well.

But what about the bulbs that are supposed to come up in the fall?
Bluestone had some crocuses, I believe, advertised as fall bloomers. Will
those come up this year if I plant them within the next month?

LauraJ

"Bill R" wrote in message
...
Vox Humana wrote:
"Laura J" wrote in message
news:3WNNc.3263$T76.2437@trndny09...

That looks like a great site! I see they have a whole section devoted
to
"Fall Bulbs." If I plant those now (I'm in Zone 6a), will they come
up
this fall?


Bluestone Perennials is a good operation. I have visited their
Madison,
Ohio facility, and they are truly nice people who sell small, healthy
plants. I don't know about their bulbs. I assume that they are just
resellers like everyone else who buys bulbs from Holland and resells
them.
You might look at John Scheepers http://www.johnscheepers.com/ for
bulbs.
But to answer your question. Yes, if you plant spring flowering bulbs
this
fall, they will bloom next year. Here in zone 6, many people plant
bulbs
after removing their summer annuals. Then, they put in pansies over
them.
The pansy's will give color throughout the fall and again in the
spring
before the bulbs bloom.



If you are in zone 6a I would wait until mid or late October
to plant your bulbs.

I agree with Vox on who to buy plans and bulbs from. I have
bought from both vendors and they provide excellent service.
--
Bill R. (Ohio Valley, U.S.A)

Digital Camera: HP PhotoSmart 850

For pictures of my garden flowers visit
http://members.iglou.com/brosen

Remove NO_WEEDS_ in e-mail address to reply by e-mail

"Jenny" wrote in message ...
This is my first year planting perennials. I'd greatly appreciate some tips
about what I should consider planting this fall.

In particular I need to find out what stuff, besides tulips and daffodils ,
has to be planted in the fall in order to bloom the next year. Bulbs?
seeds? potted nursery plants? All suggestions welcome!

I'm in the colder part of Zone 5 on a partly shaded hill near the MA/VT/NH
border.


-- Jenny

Go away. I'm still waiting for summer to come. Don't scare me with the
world "fall".

As other said, you can plan virtually any perennials, shrubs and trees
in fall. You can visit your local nursery or HD to find out what they
have in fall. You can only plant what they sell unless you spend more
to get from other sources.

Peony will do well in shade. Hosta is very easy to grow and multiply.
Garden phlox can grow in partial shade.

"Bill R" wrote in message
...
Vox Humana wrote:
"Laura J" wrote in message
news:3WNNc.3263$T76.2437@trndny09...

That looks like a great site! I see they have a whole section devoted
to
"Fall Bulbs." If I plant those now (I'm in Zone 6a), will they come up
this fall?


Bluestone Perennials is a good operation. I have visited their Madison,
Ohio facility, and they are truly nice people who sell small, healthy
plants. I don't know about their bulbs. I assume that they are just
resellers like everyone else who buys bulbs from Holland and resells
them.
You might look at John Scheepers http://www.johnscheepers.com/ for
bulbs.
But to answer your question. Yes, if you plant spring flowering bulbs
this
fall, they will bloom next year. Here in zone 6, many people plant
bulbs
after removing their summer annuals. Then, they put in pansies over
them.
The pansy's will give color throughout the fall and again in the spring
before the bulbs bloom.



If you are in zone 6a I would wait until mid or late October
to plant your bulbs.

I agree with Vox on who to buy plans and bulbs from. I have
bought from both vendors and they provide excellent service.
--
Bill R. (Ohio Valley, U.S.A)

Yes, October is a good time to plant bulbs. That is when my annuals come
out. I have planted bulbs as late as January 1st. You can always find good
sales in November.

I don't know where you are in the Ohio Valley, but you might consider taking
a trip up to Madison to visit Bluestone. The first weekend in June, they
have a huge clearance sale where they turn people lose in their greenhouses
and sell their plants at a greatly reduce rate. It was $20 per flat, but
now I believe it $40. Still, that is a great price for all you can stuff
into a flat.

"Bill R" wrote in message
...
Vox Humana wrote:
"Laura J" wrote in message
news:3WNNc.3263$T76.2437@trndny09...

That looks like a great site! I see they have a whole section devoted
to
"Fall Bulbs." If I plant those now (I'm in Zone 6a), will they come up
this fall?


Bluestone Perennials is a good operation. I have visited their Madison,
Ohio facility, and they are truly nice people who sell small, healthy
plants. I don't know about their bulbs. I assume that they are just
resellers like everyone else who buys bulbs from Holland and resells
them.
You might look at John Scheepers http://www.johnscheepers.com/ for
bulbs.
But to answer your question. Yes, if you plant spring flowering bulbs
this
fall, they will bloom next year. Here in zone 6, many people plant
bulbs
after removing their summer annuals. Then, they put in pansies over
them.
The pansy's will give color throughout the fall and again in the spring
before the bulbs bloom.



If you are in zone 6a I would wait until mid or late October
to plant your bulbs.

I agree with Vox on who to buy plans and bulbs from. I have
bought from both vendors and they provide excellent service.
--
Bill R. (Ohio Valley, U.S.A)

Yes, October is a good time to plant bulbs. That is when my annuals come
out. I have planted bulbs as late as January 1st. You can always find good
sales in November.

I don't know where you are in the Ohio Valley, but you might consider taking
a trip up to Madison to visit Bluestone. The first weekend in June, they
have a huge clearance sale where they turn people lose in their greenhouses
and sell their plants at a greatly reduce rate. It was $20 per flat, but
now I believe it $40. Still, that is a great price for all you can stuff
into a flat.

"Laura J" wrote in message
...
By the way, this is the crocus I was looking at that is said to bloom in
the
fall:

http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/c..._fbcrocus.html
I was wondering if it would bloom this fall or if I would have to wait a
year before anything came up.

Thanks!


Fall blooming crocus, Colchicum autumnale, should be planted now for fall
blooming this year. Here is link to some information:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/colc_aut.cfm

"Laura J" wrote in message
...
By the way, this is the crocus I was looking at that is said to bloom in
the
fall:

http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/c..._fbcrocus.html
I was wondering if it would bloom this fall or if I would have to wait a
year before anything came up.

Thanks!


Fall blooming crocus, Colchicum autumnale, should be planted now for fall
blooming this year. Here is link to some information:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/colc_aut.cfm

Great! Thanks Vox. I will have to visit my local gardening stores to see
if they have any on hand.

"Vox Humana" wrote in message
...

"Laura J" wrote in message
...
By the way, this is the crocus I was looking at that is said to bloom in
the
fall:


http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/c..._fbcrocus.html
I was wondering if it would bloom this fall or if I would have to wait a
year before anything came up.

Thanks!


Fall blooming crocus, Colchicum autumnale, should be planted now for fall
blooming this year. Here is link to some information:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/colc_aut.cfm

Jenny,

Maine Farms Day was just this last weekend... many large perennial
growers/sellers held open house.

If you are wondering what you'd LIKE to plant, visiting the growers with
demonstration gardens is the thing to do this time of year. Get to see
plants in their relationships at the height of the growing season.

It gives you a whole different perspective when you see mixed gardens in a
mature state. You can also take notes of things you WANT to plant
TOGETHER and things you wouldn't want to give garden room.

If you want a marvelous day trip, Fieldstone Gardens in Vassalboro Maine is
top notch. ( usual disclaimer, not affiliated but satisfied customer).

Info from the Maine State Website here
http://www.getrealmaine.com/visit/open_farm_day04.html

You may have these resources where you live, in which case, closer to home
is better.

Sue
Western Maine





"Jenny" wrote in message
...
| This is my first year planting perennials. I'd greatly appreciate some
tips
| about what I should consider planting this fall.
|
| In particular I need to find out what stuff, besides tulips and daffodils
,
| has to be planted in the fall in order to bloom the next year. Bulbs?
| seeds? potted nursery plants? All suggestions welcome!
|
| I'm in the colder part of Zone 5 on a partly shaded hill near the MA/VT/NH
| border.
|
|
| -- Jenny
|
|

Jenny,

Maine Farms Day was just this last weekend... many large perennial
growers/sellers held open house.

If you are wondering what you'd LIKE to plant, visiting the growers with
demonstration gardens is the thing to do this time of year. Get to see
plants in their relationships at the height of the growing season.

It gives you a whole different perspective when you see mixed gardens in a
mature state. You can also take notes of things you WANT to plant
TOGETHER and things you wouldn't want to give garden room.

If you want a marvelous day trip, Fieldstone Gardens in Vassalboro Maine is
top notch. ( usual disclaimer, not affiliated but satisfied customer).

Info from the Maine State Website here
http://www.getrealmaine.com/visit/open_farm_day04.html

You may have these resources where you live, in which case, closer to home
is better.

Sue
Western Maine





"Jenny" wrote in message
...
| This is my first year planting perennials. I'd greatly appreciate some
tips
| about what I should consider planting this fall.
|
| In particular I need to find out what stuff, besides tulips and daffodils
,
| has to be planted in the fall in order to bloom the next year. Bulbs?
| seeds? potted nursery plants? All suggestions welcome!
|
| I'm in the colder part of Zone 5 on a partly shaded hill near the MA/VT/NH
| border.
|
|
| -- Jenny
|
|

"Sue" wrote in message
...


Jenny,

Maine Farms Day was just this last weekend... many large perennial
growers/sellers held open house.

If you are wondering what you'd LIKE to plant, visiting the growers with
demonstration gardens is the thing to do this time of year. Get to see
plants in their relationships at the height of the growing season.

It gives you a whole different perspective when you see mixed gardens in
a
mature state. You can also take notes of things you WANT to plant
TOGETHER and things you wouldn't want to give garden room.


That is excellent advice. I make periodic visits to a couple of big display
gardens. It is important to see them at various stages over the growing
season. I take pictures and make notes.

Subject: What to Plant in Fall?
From: Cheryl Isaak
Date: 7/27/2004 11:15 PM Central Daylight Time
Message-id:

On 7/27/04 4:40 PM, in article ,
"Jenny" wrote:

This is my first year planting perennials. I'd greatly appreciate some tips
about what I should consider planting this fall.

In particular I need to find out what stuff, besides tulips and daffodils ,
has to be planted in the fall in order to bloom the next year. Bulbs?
seeds? potted nursery plants? All suggestions welcome!

I'm in the colder part of Zone 5 on a partly shaded hill near the MA/VT/NH
border.


-- Jenny


Daylilies, bleeding hearts, hosta can all be planted in the fall.
Heck, you can add the hosta and the daylilies now!


There is no legitimate reason to ever plant hosta.

-

****ing weeds.


theoneflasehaddock

Subject: What to Plant in Fall?
From: Cheryl Isaak
Date: 7/27/2004 11:15 PM Central Daylight Time
Message-id:

On 7/27/04 4:40 PM, in article ,
"Jenny" wrote:

This is my first year planting perennials. I'd greatly appreciate some tips
about what I should consider planting this fall.

In particular I need to find out what stuff, besides tulips and daffodils ,
has to be planted in the fall in order to bloom the next year. Bulbs?
seeds? potted nursery plants? All suggestions welcome!

I'm in the colder part of Zone 5 on a partly shaded hill near the MA/VT/NH
border.


-- Jenny


Daylilies, bleeding hearts, hosta can all be planted in the fall.
Heck, you can add the hosta and the daylilies now!


There is no legitimate reason to ever plant hosta.

-

****ing weeds.


theoneflasehaddock

Go with hosta, they are great shade plants.

Cindy

Go with hosta, they are great shade plants.

Cindy