
Planting bulbs in October for spring
An afternoon in the raised bed with trowels, a watering can and a bag of bulbs, and a promise to look again in April.

October 24, 2026 · 6 min
The nature preserve near us, the satchel I pack and the three things each child looks for.
A short letter every Sunday from the kitchen table: the unit we are on, what worked and one thing to try with your own children.

An afternoon in the raised bed with trowels, a watering can and a bag of bulbs, and a promise to look again in April.

How Ruth, Isaac and Naomi share one topic: the same story to start, then a job each at their own level.