Daffodils can bloom in spring if planted in the fall

Because of the nature of the bulb crops, most nurseries anticipate the stocks that they will sell and order the previous spring. There is no point in waiting to buy your bulbs because when the stock runs out, it is typically gone for the year. Buy them now, although you likely won't plant them for several more weeks.

Beautiful spring gardens are not just composed of daffodils that have many other spring flowering bulbs as a part of their showplace displays. They are over-planted with a collection all winter annuals, Biennials and spring blooming perennials.

Garden tips

USU CLASSES AT THANKSGIVING POINT

Spectacular Spring Flower Bed Designs: Sept. 11, 18, and 25, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Create wonderful spring flower gardens by knowing what to plant in the fall. Choose bulbs, winter annuals, biennials and spring blooming perennials to create the wonderful, showy gardens you see here and at Temple Square. Cost is $40 for the three-week course.

Creating Fabulous Fall Color in the Landscape: Sept. 11, 18, and 25, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Fall is one-fourth of the year but is an often neglected gardening season. Create the finest fall garden in the neighborhood by selecting the trees, shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses for a riot of fall color. Dress to walk in the gardens. Cost is $40 for the three- or four-week course.

Larry A. Sagers is a horticulture specialist for the Utah State University Extension Service at Thanksgiving Point.