Like everybody, until recently, my thoughts were concerned with upgrading my yard for the summer. Then I saw Martha Stewart's springtime garden, and her choice in blooms has prompted me to plan even further.
The iconic Bedford Farm is a jewel in Martha Stewart's property portfolio, and this pergola-covered corner emphasizes its beauty even more. 'Early Spring Garden after so much rain. It looks lush and beautiful and full of texture and color,' Martha says alongside her photo.
'I especially love the camassia. It is one of my new favorite bulbs, which multiply rapidly anywhere in the garden. The Wisteria is for this year, and the azaleas are bright and colorful. Can't wait for the next phase of the garden, which unfortunately will come way too soon.'
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In her blog, Martha expands on her love for camassia, particularly the beautiful, purple tones that are so evident in her garden.
'Soon after I bought my Bedford, New York, farm, I built a long pergola along the carriage road leading to my home. Over the years, I've added lots of bulbs and perennials that bloom at different times throughout the season. Right now, the Camassia and alliums are covering the area in an eye-catching palette of blue and purple,' she shares alongside some more images of their deep hues.
Following Martha's example, however, isn't a quick process. If you've ever read up on how to grow camassia, you may already know that the bulbs are best planted in the autumn, typically between September and November. This allows the bulbs to establish roots before winter and bloom in the spring, just as we see in Martha's garden.
Her beautiful display is reason enough to start planning ahead for spring 2026, but Homes & Gardens's master gardener, Thom Rutter, is on hand to offer more and more encouragement.
'Camassia is one of the best tall perennial flowers, with either white or lilac flowers that typically emerge in spring. I have grown camassia in several gardens, and love them in pots or borders, but for the best effect, try planting them in meadows,' he says.
'Mixed with wild daffodils or fritillaries, camassias are the ideal spring-flower offering both height and a floral show. Be warned, however, they are vigorous and can spread around wild grass meadows very freely, so some maintenance to control their spread might be needed.'
