The 4th annual Hope Springs free early bulb giveaway is a program by Bloom Rhode Island, a not-for-profit run by a pal of mine. Any group of 3 or more can apply for free bulbs to plant in publicly visible places - like sidewalk strips, parklets, building entries bloomrhodeisland.org/hope-springs...
I participate each year with a few of my neighbors. We plant up a tiny public park (parklet?) and the surrounding sidewalk. It’s a fun tradition and a blast to look forward to the flowers each early spring.
This year’s bulbs being given away include mini-irises, mini-daffodils, crocuses and blue Glory of the Snow. They’re tiny and best planted in mass - bunches of tiny blubs packed into a wide shallow hole. They bloom in late march-early april & then die back by May. (Works with lawn mowing)
Bloom Rhode Island has a ‘how to’ video on planting and they can also send over a trainer to your location if you are nervous. They make planting easy. So, check it out at bloomrhodeisland.org/hope-springs...
I LOVE THIS! Do you think I can do it as a city of PVD employee? Would be so great to get some flowers in front of the Doorley building!!
Yes! Definitely sign up and Kevin the program manager will reach out to you.
love it, totally will, thanks!!