168K bulbs planted across Rhode Island cities starting to bloom

168K bulbs planted across Rhode Island cities starting to bloom

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The first signs of spring are already popping up in Rhode Island, thanks in part to Bloom Rhode Island. Bloom Rhode Island says this flower in Providence is one of the first blooms planted last fall to emerge this spring. (Courtesy: Bloom Rhode Island) The nonprofit organization planted 168,040 flower bulbs last fall through its Hope Springs program. Volunteers planted thousands of snow drops, crocuses and glory-of-the…