Celebrate a new season with bulbs

Bulbs can be used as a symbol to represent a new season – whether the new season is happy or sad, by the time the bulbs bloom in the spring, the flowers will be a wonderful reminder that friends care. Here are a few reasons to plan a bulb planting celebration:

• To honor a friend who has recently passed away


• To celebrate the beginning of a friend being cancer free


• To celebrate the birth or adoption of a baby


• To celebrate a friend's new home

Bulbs can be planted in your friend's yard, or at a location that is near and dear to your friend's heart. Perhaps a pet rescue facility, a daycare center, a Habitat for Humanity home, a campsite or other place would enjoy some spring flowers. Plan an event and make it a special celebration for your friend.

• Be sure to get permission – from your friend or the person in charge of the facility you choose


• Ask friends to bring bulbs – either their choice, or if you want to make a particular design, you can indicate what kind of bulbs people should bring


• Ask friends to bring their own trowel


• Provide some light snacks – such as lemonade & cookies


• Begin the event with friends gathering in a circle to represent the unity of the group. Say a few (very brief!) words about why you are planting the bulbs. Don't be afraid of mentioning a deceased person – the acknowledgement will mean a lot to the family.


• Take some pictures of the activity and post them on your WhatFriendsDo.com team page!


• Be sure to take more pictures when the bulbs bloom!


• If your friend is not able to attend the event, have a card available for everyone to sign, and send it to your friend with a nice note acknowledging why the activity was planned.