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I love almost-spring. When it just is around the corner, ready to pop. Late last fall, in November really, a tulip bulb popped out of the ground, the soil already frozen so I knew replanting it would be useless. I brought it into the house and put it in a bulb vase, I only have the one, and kept it watered. The next morning I noticed a worm swimming (?) around in the water. I gently dumped him outside and he proceeded to dig down. I was thrilled about that. So over the course of the next weeks, the bulb sprouted and is now about 8 inches high, almost ready to bloom. The top outer leaf is starting to open and I can see the bulging inner leaves also growing. I will keep you updated as to its blooms.

Your post reminded me of my tulip almost ready, just almost ready to bloom!!