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Gardening

HopeHoops

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15. I've got crocus blooming and daffodils not far behind. Spring's here as far as they're concerned.

Reply to Denninmi (Reply #14)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 06:49 PM

Feb 2012

The cherry tree we had to upright last fall is putting out new shoots and buds. The blueberry bush and lilac are budding. Onions and garlic (we missed) have been coming up for weeks now. This is NOT a normal winter for around here!!!

At least the cherry tree seems to have made it - it was on its side and it took a shitload of marine rope, my dad's F-250, and my neighbor's Chevy SUV to get the thing upright again. I would have helped with the Pontiac minivan but I don't have a damn trailer hitch. I keep threatening to get one, but it isn't that high on my priorities list. It's still on ropes with some major tree stakes each with a bag of sand or paving gravel on them. Those will probably be a feature for at least another year.

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IT'S SPRING!!! [View all] HopeHoops Feb 2012 OP

Sure. Denninmi Feb 2012 #1

Too damn logical (this coming from a guy with degrees in mathematics and philosophy) HopeHoops Feb 2012 #2

Well, the scenario seems to be playing out. Denninmi Mar 2012 #23

Today is not the day for me to jump for joy. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #3

It's about 55 degrees out (in PA) with 40 mph winds. This shit is weird. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #4

Well, here in W PA, snow has ruled today. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #5

Oh, yeah THAT's a shock. I lived in Clarion for four years. Normal. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #6

We had one of those last week. beac Feb 2012 #9

This just goes to show that spring is here.... Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #12

I saw daffodils blooming in someone's yard today. beac Feb 2012 #13

As much as I like spring weather... Ruby Reason Feb 2012 #7

Yep. We changed zones too. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #8

Kinda scarey if you ask me. Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #17

Agreed. The last few seasons have been weird. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #18

well, it is spring for me. mopinko Feb 2012 #10

It's 56 out in S. Central PA. That's spring. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #11

Spring starts early this year. Denninmi Feb 2012 #14

I've got crocus blooming and daffodils not far behind. Spring's here as far as they're concerned. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #15

That sounds like a lot of work. Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #21

I sleep under it. Yes, I love that tree. The cherries aren't all that great, but the tree is. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #24

a whole month early for me stuntcat Mar 2012 #16

Yeah, I have been shoveling snow all week. More today. But it is close. Can't wait. jwirr Mar 2012 #19

My wife just finished pruning back and raking the asparagus bed. It will be early this year. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #20

Asparagus is worth the effort. Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #22

There's not much effort anymore - just cut down the old growth and rake it out. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #25

Yes, it is either a fall effort or spring (or both), but worth it! Ruby Reason Mar 2012 #26

well, almost! shanti Mar 2012 #27