Tulip Planting Time

To avoid the usual suspects, mice, squirrels, deer, and so forth I am doing fall bulb planting in tubs and very big pots now.
I will put them in the large raised bed, covered in a couple feet of dry leaves to insulate, then bring them out in spring for blooming close to the house..
Planning ahead-- spring is coming, eventually.
This pot is being done in two layers. The lowest is shown here.
Happy Equinox to all...