OUR 2024 INDOOR BULB SALE IS ON!
LWV Denver’s Premiere Fundraiser
Order beautiful Holland, Jumbo Holland and Southern Hemisphere Amaryllis and Luxurious Paperwhites NOW!
Order Here
Or print an Order Form from the website and send with your check to:
League of Women Voters of Denver
1980 Dahlia St., Suite 206C
Denver, CO 80220
These high-quality bulbs make wonderful gifts. Bulbs will arrive in October in time for your holiday giving! Order by June 30.
Barb Mattison, Bulb Sale 2024 Chair
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Bulb Advice from
Peter Esseveld, Our Long-time Bulb Supplier
Can I store and then give the bulb itself as a holiday gift?
The southern hemisphere bulbs want to grow, planted or not, so they literally will try to grow out of the bag! So best to plant the bulb and give the blooming plant at the holidays. The bulbs are the three described as Holiday Forcing - Amadeus, Denver, Minerva. The Dutch grown amaryllis can be held back from planting until Christmas and given as a bulb. To save them, store in a cool, but frost-free area. To mail a bulb as a gift, be sure to check the weather forecast at the location of shipping, its destination and general region. Freezing temperatures of 20F and lower in the forecast should be avoided. Light frost for a short period is fine for shipping.
Can I plant my amaryllis outside?
Yes, amaryllis can be planted outside in the summer, in a warm and sunny location. Feeding amaryllis blood meal fertilizer is highly recommended after planting outside, water from time to time to keep soil moist. Here's the important thing: bulbs must be dug up, before frost! After harvesting, bulbs must be cleaned of dirt, leaving roots and foliage in tact! Foliage must be left on until completely died off, then removed. Let the bulbs rest for about 6 weeks, then replant in a pot and store indoors. Amaryllis will bloom again. |
Help with Voter Registration
The next training session for those interested in helping register voters or helping voters update their registration will be Wednesday, May 29 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Please contact Anne Duncan at anned47@msn.com for the Zoom link. |
Don't Forget!
June 2024 State Primary Election
Election Day and the last day to vote is Tuesday, June 25. Ballots will be mailed out on June 3. Colorado registered and affiliated Republican and Democratic voters will receive ballots. Unaffiliated voters will get a ballot for both the Republican and Democratic parties, but must choose and only vote one party's ballot.
Of particular interest to Denver voters is the District Attorney - 2nd Judicial District race. There are a number of forums being held where you can hear from each candidate. Make a voting plan today! |