Just before the first frost, we were able to get daffodil bulbs in the ground. Planting in the "Secret Garden", a secluded courtyard in our school, added to to the excitement. We planted about 30 bulbs under a lovely crabapple tree. We hope to learn about this plant's life cycle and sketch the daffodils when they emerge in the spring.
A few years ago, we planted Red Emperor tulip bulbs with the plan to participate in Journey North's Tulip Garden Study. Each bulb had been marked with the gardener's (child's) name on a popsicle stick. Unfortunately, I did not follow the advice of the experts to protect the bulbs from predators with chicken wire. It was too much work. The next day, we found holes where our bulbs had been and the popsicle sticks were scattered about. The squirrels had enjoyed a feast! One child from another class was convinced that the popsicle sticks were the problem. He said that he sticks had marked the spot of each tulip bulb so the squirrels knew exactly where to find them! I only hope that daffodil bulbs aren't as tasty!
