What's the most dramatic flower I can plant in the fall?The
centuries-old quest for a truly black tulip continues, but
flower growers have gotten close. You can find them at suppliers such as White Flower Farm (
www.whiteflowerfarm.com), Van Bourgondien (
www.dutchbulbs.com),
and Brent and Becky's Bulbs (
www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com). Plant
bulbs as soon as you can and look forward to the deepest,
darkest purple blooms in May. A simple trowel is the only
equipment you'll need (
www.garden-trowel.com).