I think you are misinterpreting my comment. While there had been a lively and amusing discussion on the term firkin, at that point there had been only one comment on bulbs in turf (thank you, Jane!), a topic I thought would interest members. People are now posting their comments, and I, and John, the creator of the garden, appreciate hearing them. It is very hard to put a lot of effort into a blog posting and feel like it has disappeared into a black hole. I had hoped for comments I could forward on to John, who is very proud (and justifiably so) of his garden. John's garden has gone far beyond the planting of species like crocus and scilla in turf, although I am planning to do that as a starting point. That is what makes it so unique, his vision and his adventurousness. It was a huge, and very expensive, effort but he never gave up. Personally, I don't think I will ever have a meadow full of Ixia viridiflora, but I am going to start this winter with the more tried and true species and see if they survive the gophers and voles. Diana Telos Rare Bulbs > I enjoy the little scenic side trips we sometime take. Of course everything in moderation. Maybe somebody would breed a new cultivar of something and name it "Firkin"? It would have to be something big I suppose. > > It is a thought and the topic may appear more relevant to the more focussed members. > >