Re: I think it's spring
gardenchat@hort.net
  • Subject: Re: I think it's spring
  • From: A*@aol.com
  • Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:22:34 EST
Most years I force branches from my flowering quince, but 
so far this year I have not been able to get near the bush
to cut branches because of the icy crust on the foot of 
snow surrounding it.  Boy, am I ever tired of this winter!
 
The quince bush is one that I grew from a fruit I stole and
put in my pocket when I visited the botanic garden in the
Golden Gate Park in San Francisco in the late 60s. It's
color is much deeper than the average.  I have had a 
landscaper offer to buy it because of its striking color.  
And it produces fruit - not really edible - that make beautiful
jelly each year.  
APL
 
In a message dated 2/24/2011 7:17:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
gossiper@sbcglobal.net writes:

I didn't know you could force those either. 

I really do need something cheery here. This winter has been close to
unbearable Must be getting old since I can't tolerate this snow/cold
dreary weather.


Donna


On Feb 23, 2011, at 7:05 PM, "Daryl" <dp2413@comcast.net> wrote:

> I didn't know you could force Serviceberry and Magnolia. I may try some.
> Forsythia is easy-peasy.
> 
> d
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "kathy" <cornergar@aol.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] I think it's spring
> 
> 
>> Donna, I went out and cut some magnolia, serviceberry, mock orange and
>> forsythia to force indoors. Try it. At least you feel as though you are 
doing
>> something to thwart Ma Nature's icy hold. Kathy

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