Re: Life After Winter
From: Irene & Dan <izzy@sound.net>
Kathy was looking for a bellwether on an other thread. Atroviolatacea
is always early here and will grow anywhere. I think this would be a
good early/start of season candidate
Arnold Koekkoek wrote:
> Though it hasn't felt much like it the past couple days, I guess it
> really is "after winter". On April 20, exactly a week earlier than
> last year, ATROVIOLACEA opened its first flower. Such a dainty little
> thing one can easily miss it, but it means we are on the way in NW
> Iowa.Arnold Arnold & Carol Koekkoek
> 38 7th Street, NE
> Sioux Center, IA 51250
> e-mail koekkoek@mtcnet.net
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I also hobble with scissors
Dan & Irene
USDA Zone 5
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