Hi everyone. I am a retired firefighter and started gardening years ago as a way to fight depression. It works too except when I inadvertently kill a plant :). I joined this site a little while ago but i have been so busy i havent really had a chance to get familiar with it. I have already asked a couple of questions and I am amazed at the kindness and generosity with which the members share their knowledge. Thank you so much. I look forward to meeting other gardeners near and far, especially anyone interested in being gardening buddies or PenPals - I hope it's ok to ask that?
I am a Zone 7b gardener and I have a question about bulbs. Now that my crocus, hyacinths and tulips are spent, is it ok to lift them and "heel" them in some dirt while they feed on their leaves before putting them to bed in some peat? Or am I supposed to leave them in the ground until all the foliage has expired? I already pulled half of them before I began having second thoughts. Help? They are all beautiful and healthy bulbs and many have babies. I hope I haven't messed up.
Thank you again very much.
