Back in November, I potted up 100 iris reticulata bulbs for forcing. I didn’t bother to get the cold frame set up. Instead, I just put them on shelves around and kept an eye out to make sure they didn’t get too little or too much water. My investment paid off immensely Through much of January and February. I was also able to gift some pots to family and friends as an easy-to-grow early spring.

My takeaway from this exercise is that it should be repeated–it is so easy and inexpensive and it brings much joy for a long stretch of time.