Tulips finally out and looking good

Tulips at White Moss House, Grasmere

At last! These tulips were worth the wait.

More tulips, White Moss garden,. Grasmere

And this is one I planted yesterday- following Monty Don's instructions- grit and John Innes 2.

Planted sink, White Moss garden, Grasmere

It doesn't look great  yet- only day 1. At least nothing (snails, slugs, sheep, deer , mice) ate any of the plants on their first night.