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Laffy Kat

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9. Oh, ok. Thanks for checking. I knew the Russian olive was an invasive species...

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Reply #8)

Tue Feb 12, 2019, 01:39 PM

Feb 2019

But they do smell splendid. The scent doesn't last very long, maybe a few weeks at most. It's a sure sign of spring when you get that first whiff of Russian olive.

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Wanna share with you one of my favorite precious moments. [View all] dixiegrrrrl Feb 2019 OP

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YESSSSS.... dixiegrrrrl Feb 2019 #2

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Luckily, lovely scented roses are available, you gotta know where to find them. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2019 #7

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I love the scent of Russian olive trees every spring... Laffy Kat Feb 2019 #6

I just looked that up. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2019 #8

Oh, ok. Thanks for checking. I knew the Russian olive was an invasive species... Laffy Kat Feb 2019 #9

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