Things sound pretty rough in other locations.  We did have one nasty windy storm a month ago. Glad I had secured the two trees I planted last fall. Other than that, just the one big snowfall in December, not much else.

With this good weather I decided to take the plunge and stool the 30 yr old lilac that was taller than the house gutters. I’d been meaning to try this for years but the timing was never right. Hope I didn’t kill it!

Kitty

Plant and stick wire in ground. Rebar at angles on both sides or several large rocks.  You may need them for yourself just to get outside.  My Chamaecyparis Devine Sport got out of hole and walked off.  A memorial plant too.  Not good.

On February 22, 2017, at 1:26 PM, Kate Harrison <9*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

I cant think Spring yet, we may get: well they are calling the winds that are coming Doris.  Doris is begining where I am in the North- West of England.

Last night it was quite windy and this morning surveying the damage my new standard rose had become detached from the roots.

I bought it last year for my late sister who died last year...😢

Kate

Sent from my iPadwind coming Doris said to be extremely strong thejn Spring.

On 22 Feb 2017, at 16:40, Nancy Robinson <1*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

Just hope the summer is not as hot as last year   Thinking it will be though.  Hoping not as much dead as I fear from 2016.  Planted a lot and most evergreens are dead.  Hoping perennials fared better.  All gardeners have such hope.

On February 22, 2017, at 6:35 AM, Kitty Morrissy <1*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

Nancy, you’re well ahead of us – sounds beautiful! 

Still, I know better than to declare winter over. March always holds surprises.

Kitty

 

From: o*@hort.net [mailto:o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Nancy Robinson
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:39 PM
To: 'p*@hort.net'; 'p*@hort.net'
Subject: RE: well, it's winter

 

It is not winter here in Tennessee.  Spring Beauties, bloodroot, and the best daffodils I have ever seen.  Large blooms, smooth surface, substance...beautiful.  Now the cold will come back but I will enjoy the best hellebores and daffodils I ever remember seeing.  Nancy

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From: "Kitty Morrissy" <1*@rewrite.hort.net>
To:
Cc:
Sent: 22-Feb-2017 03:27:12 +0000
Subject: RE: well, it's winter

Hi Lil,

Nearly 2 months since that post. We’ve been getting record highs here in neIN 67°F! Colchicum are coming up, tommies blooming, too. Spent the whole weekend working in the yard. In February!!!

Kitty

 

From: o*@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of lil tovey
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:02 PM
To: p*@hort.net
Subject: Re: well, it's winter

 

And the days are getting longer (I am an optimist)...spring is around the corner! If only the snow would go away!

 

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From: o*@hort.net <o*@hort.net> on behalf of Kitty Morrissy <1*@rewrite.hort.net>
Sent: December 28, 2016 5:20 PM
To: p*@hort.net
Subject: RE: well, it's winter

 

You, too, Kate! New Year is right around the corner.

Kitty

 

From: o*@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Kate Harrison
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 7:34 AM
To: p*@hort.net
Subject: Re: well, it's winter

 

I hope you are all enjoying Christmas

Kate

Sent from my iPad

On 18 Dec 2016, at 17:50, lil tovey <1*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

At least here the sun is shining and the snow is sparkling. Of course it help that I don't have to go outdoors! Perfect day to wrap presents.

Have a great Christmas everyone, and peruse those catalogues  carefully!

Lil T.

 

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From: o*@hort.net <o*@hort.net> on behalf of Kitty Morrissy <1*@rewrite.hort.net>
Sent: December 18, 2016 11:39 AM
To: p*@hort.net
Subject: RE: well, it's winter

 

Well, I guess timing is everything…

 

I hope all of you are cozy in your winter wonderland!

 

And, BTW…..The catalogs are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Kitty

 

From: o*@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Cheryl
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 10:15 AM
To: p*@hort.net
Subject: Re: well, it's winter

 

That stinks

Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App


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From: Kate Harrison
To: p*@hort.net
Sent: December 18, 2016 at 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: well, it's winter

Here the air traffic are on strike on the 23rd of Christmas. People will worry about getting home or on booked holidays getting away.
Rotters!!!

Merry Christmas and a very happy new gardening  year to everyone!
Kate

Sent from my iPad

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> Hope you all have a great winter
> Cheryl
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