I've waited and waited for the perfect day to FINALLY plant my darling baby tomatoes but I'm not sure that even today -- May 11th -- is the right day. I've heard it's going down to 35 tonight! What's with these spring temps? (Nevermind the floods, thunderstorms, windstorms and tornadoes in the region lately...) I feel a bit silly complaining about such minor inconveniences when the news around the state and region is so frequently dire, as in the last round of tornadoes yesterday in Missouri and other parts of Arkansas. . . .

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Posted by A Gardener At Larrapin Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-05-12, 06:35:04

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Well, I was going to do a "purple" post, since that is certainly a dominant colour in the garden this spring, but I think I'd rather just post random photos from the past few days (minus the two rainy ones) in the garden.

Buddha with Tradescantia "Halo"

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Posted by Karen Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-05-10, 05:01:45

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After a disappointing Saturday, weather wise, a beautiful spring day popped up on Sunday. And this little pansy also caught my attention. It has popped up in one of the little succulent pots that sit on the fence in the garden. I cannot imagine how a pansy ended up in this spot. . .

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I feel like I'm always blaming my garden successes on serendipity... but maybe I don't give myself enough credit. I admit that I bought these 'Queen of Night' tulips on a whim because I was entranced by their beautiful moodiness... but made a conscious decision to plant them where they would fill in space in the spring garden, and play off of the light green emerging foliage of the goatsbeard and switchgrass. . .

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Posted by Blackswamp_Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-05-07, 05:33:14

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This is the time of year is all about reuniting with my perrenials. There's the thrill of seeing who's returned. More than that, there's the thrill of seeing which plants are really succeeding.

Take for example our Star of Bethlehem plant. It came to our garden, via another's garden, two years ago right about the time I was starting this blog. I reported on how unpromising its prospects looked.

Then last year I was tickled to discover that it indeed found our little plot worthy of its roots. It not only returned, but also graced us with a few flowers.


And now, be it ever so humble, this year it's decided there's no place like our garden.



I can hardly wait to see what next year will bring.

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Posted by Seedling Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-05-07, 05:24:44

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My blogging has slowed down because I have been busy with school. As I have been busy writing papers and taking final exams, our yard has also been busy. 

The Magnolia blooms are almost gone they were such a beautiful pink. Yesterday our neighbor was removing a tree and from what I can see they blew some of this magnolia to bits and they came over and apologized for actually knocking down one of the fences to my vegetable garden. They put it back up and it looks fine, I have not had the time to inspect it further. 

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It’s a beautiful day here in Toronto and I’m hoping to go outside shortly and get some gardening done. I still have to spring clean at least half of the back garden and all the roses need a trim. With all the snow cover we had over winter I don’t believe that I lost any plants, but I should have a final tally later today.Well if my tum stops hurting long enough for me to do some work that is. My Crohn’s is acting up bad this week.The other day I went outside and took some photos of the garden. We have five established Peonies and they’re all coming up:

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Martha Rule #10: Make It Beautiful

I kept this rule in mind yesterday when prepping our home for the MVPC Spring Fling party. The day started off windy and a bit of rain but it cleared up after that and it was just a beautiful day. I would say that our party was a success here are a few pictures...

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Posted by louisj80 Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-28, 04:44:32

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This is turning out to be one of the most beautiful springs, with blooming times that seem to rush in upon each other. The weather has given us the full effect of trees and plants that often get ruined in Ohio's fickle fluctuations. The only worry I might have is that things are a bit dry for this time of year. We had so much rain , with saturated ground and inundations that flooded the steams earlier in the season, but now all is quite dry. . . .

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Posted by Ilona Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-24, 06:25:02

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I believe this is a species tulip, Tulipa clusiana but I'm not sure. I bought a bunch a few years ago but this is the only one remaining. A shame because it is a rather beautiful one. . . .

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Posted by Ki Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-04-24, 06:21:30

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There's some unique aesthetics of springtime in Manhattan that I really enjoy. One of them is the renewed presence of private 'gardens' in the city. There are some real jewels as the one pictured above found on a street of brownstones in West Chelsea. There's also a certain look to them with their backdrop of paint or masonry- in taupes and terracottas that heightens the color of the flowers leaves, and shadows they throw. . . .

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See those insignificant blobs of grungy white? that's the last of the snow. God-help-us, we hope it's the last of the snow. . . .

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Posted by J.P. Reblogged by Old Roses to spring, weather on 2008-04-16, 06:06:04

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This is the message on my bathroom window. I think that you can tell that Mother Nature is not cooperating. This picture was taken on Saturday, the whole weekend being worthless as far as getting any gardening done. Rain, wind, and cold temperatures kept me inside most of the weekend. I did get a little planting done in the greenhouse, but I really wanted to be outside in the garden. . ..

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Posted by vonlafin Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-16, 05:47:32

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First sign of Spring in Chicago : Potholes. ..

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Posted by Carolyn gail Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-15, 18:21:10

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The snow has all but vanished from the garden, in fact many areas are now full of puddles. On the north facing side there is the odd bit of lingering snow. This photo was taken on the weekend and the snow has vanished even more now. . ..

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Posted by Crafty Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-15, 18:00:47

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~ Pussy Willow

(Salix discolor)

~ Early spring daffodil, pussy willow and English daisy

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Posted by joey Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-04-15, 06:21:33

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With spring in full bloom, bulb gardens are adding brightly colored splashes of beauty to garden landscapes everywhere.

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We had one nice weekend and then back to pouring rain, cold temperatures and even some snow. Not too many signs of spring to take pictures of, but I managed to find a couple. . .

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Posted by Lisa Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-04-14, 18:23:43

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Surprise! It was 86 degrees (F) on Friday. Not springlike, but I enjoyed it all the same.

Tulipa clusiana 'Tinka'

Tulips are blooming in my garden! I planted these very close to the road in hopes that the critters would find it an inconvenient place to eat. The strategy worked long enough to take a picture, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. . . .

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Posted by Entangled Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-04-14, 18:20:14

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It's a beautiful day! So I went for a cycle to see if I could find some gorse to take photos of, as it's blooming everywhere now.

There were a lot of wild primulas on the sides of the road, all in a lovely pale yellow. . . .

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Posted by Anthony Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-04-12, 06:06:59

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Everything is popping up.
Here I was so anxious to see some growth, green of any kind.
Well, things are suddenly popping up everywhere after two days in the 60's.
Making an appearance . . .

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Posted by Tina Reblogged by Old Roses to plants, spring on 2008-04-11, 06:42:50

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… can do wonders for the garden, especially at this time of year!  The Forsythia are in full bloom, the Hyacinths are really popping, the entire Scilla bed is coming up, and all of the Daffodils are in bloom as are the Crocus. Here's one of the Hyacinths.

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Posted by blog@cactusjungle.com (cactusblog) Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-11, 06:36:33

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Last night the temperatures were in the mild 50s, not the chilly 50s as it has been for so long. There is also another frog out there trilling its heart out for love, than the spring peepers. I know this because I slept with the window open last night. . . .

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-11, 06:34:38

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The crocuses came out: And (the incredibly tacky garden) Statue lost her head: Coincidence? I think not. Spring will do that to you.

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Posted by empressofdirt@gmail.com (M.J.Will) Reblogged by Old Roses to spring, whimsy on 2008-04-10, 06:46:47

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My tulips have buds. I think at this point, we just see if the squirrels behave themselves. The rhodedendrons seem to have failed another year. Although, the buds that I thought I had spotted disappeared. Drats. I even pruned them last year.

Cherry trees throughout the neighborhoods are blossoming prettily. So, is the great white boulevard of pear trees outside of my development. Daffodils are lining the sides of the highway and exit ramps.

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Posted by millionbells Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring, trees on 2008-04-10, 06:44:35

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Wow! I can't believe that I have not posted anything since Easter!
Spring hit in full force, and we have been busy. I am so tired when I get home at night, all I get done on the computer is check my mail. I really miss reading all of the regular blogs that I check in on. I haven't forgotten you, I just don't have much time right now. . . .

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Posted by vonlafin Reblogged by Old Roses to Gardening, spring on 2008-04-09, 05:36:51

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Posted by Nickie Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-08, 18:06:48

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The daffodils are popping up, though there
are no buds,I'm excited none the less. Our
pathetic grouping of three last minute tulips
from 2007 have grown into 6 or 8 and are also
popping out of the ground. The lemon thyme
is starting to show green as well. The maple
tree has buds,and I'm seeing bits of green
in the lawn. . . .

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Posted by Brenda Hyde Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-04, 06:49:40

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Still no sign of the coveted winter aconites... but my 'Flore Pleno' snowdrops finally decided to make an appearance this week! Here's the first one, a bit shorter than I had expected but still a welcome sight amid beech leaves and browned ajuga foliage:

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Posted by Blackswamp_Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to bulbs, spring on 2008-04-04, 06:48:32

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The sun was shining when I got home from work this afternoon, and all but a few patches of snow were gone from both the front yard and the backyard. My garden assistant and I headed outside to cut back the hellebores (me) and sniff the ground (her) where the 3 mourning doves have been hanging out in the evenings.

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Posted by lisa Reblogged by Old Roses to plants, spring, weather on 2008-04-04, 06:45:46

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Five sandhill cranes flew low over our house a few days ago. The spring peepers are serenading us at night. I've started my annual attack on garlic mustard in the woods. The red-winged blackbirds are calling for mates. Ducks and geese are checking out the pond as a potential nursery. My crocus are finally in bloom. The dogwood buds are getting fatter. One son is at a home opener for the Detroit Tigers and the other son is at Vero Beach, Florida. And I start work in the gardens at Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site in a few hours.

Spring is here.

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Posted by Earth Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to birds, spring on 2008-04-04, 06:27:14

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Posted by weeder1 Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-04, 06:20:33

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It may seem odd to admit to this, but every spring at around this time, I begin to wonder if my garden will completely fail to appear. Especially this year, when much of the beds are covered with a matted carpet of leaves and we really don’t know how much havoc was wreaked by the roofers when they cleaned up. I know they pulled a sweet autumn clematis out, chopped the mock orange to hell, and they scraped away a layer from almost every bed in order to make sure most of the nails and debris were gathered up. . ..

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Posted by EAL Reblogged by Old Roses to plants, spring on 2008-04-03, 06:16:14

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I messed up the sequence again using the multiple photo uploader. I have to remember that the last photo of the five entered becomes the first photo of the blog. Annie in Austin suggested I try moving the photos using Internet Explorer by click and grab but it didn't work. I'll leave it as it is and will try to do better next time.





This is the early red tulip in the previous posting, fully open now. This seems to be a specie tulip. It is very early and the flowers are not very large but it is one of my favorites. . . .

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