Tulip Tuesday

As of this morning, all of the tulips in the front yard have bloomed.  My fall bulb planting tends to be disorganized ---- I buy a variety of bulbs and then plant them just before the ground freezes.  Bulbs are a forgiving variety of plant and for a few minutes of trouble in the cold fall, I am rewarded by beautiful flowers. 

These tall elegant tulips are a perfect example.  I first planted them in the fall of 2008 and last spring they were a lovely surprise.  This spring, I added some daffodils to the bed and then waited anxiously for the tall, elegant tulips to arrive. It's a most happy way to start my day each morning.