Rooted Ramblings: It’s spring bulb planting time!

- Op-Ed Contributor

By Shannon Osorio, Portage County Master Gardener Volunteer

Have you noticed the displays of bulb packages in home stores and garden centers? We see Tulips, Daffodils, and more. Now is a perfect time to prepare your bed and plant those bulbs. It may be hard to imagine as we head deep into fall colors and harvests, but these bulbs will bring you joy when very little is growing. Here are some tips to get started:

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