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May 1, 2017 8:22 AM CST
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Name: Suzanne/Sue
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Yes, it's already May! Sneaked up on me. Lets hope all the frost and cold problems are a thing of the past now and the bloom parade can commence in earnest.

And I agree @IrisLilli this is the perfect May photo to start off the thread!

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May 1, 2017 9:56 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
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I agree on the frost thing!! Crossing Fingers!

...and Thank You! for starting the May thread! May (haha!) it bring lots of lovely rose pictures we can all enjoy! Hurray!
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May 1, 2017 10:08 AM CST
Name: Cindi
Wichita, Kansas (Zone 7a)
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Happy May Day!
It's too windy to hang baskets on doors, so I put my surprise bouquets in vases. I'm enjoying the trifecta here in Kansas--roses, peonies and iris all at once! The tree peonies finished last week, and the Itohs are in full glory now. I have several early peonies open, plus some confused midseason ones. The shrub roses are in full flush.
We ended up with 5" of rain in the past few days, along with a hard frost that didn't seem to do too much damage. The poor people in western Kansas have a foot of snow! Our Rose Society is waiting on a group order from High Country roses, and it's delayed because of all the snow out in Denver. Our sale is next Saturday, so I hope it gets here on time.
I'll take some pictures and head to McDonalds where wifi is good enough to upload multiple photos. Hurray!
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May 1, 2017 10:26 AM CST
Name: Sharlene Sutter
St. Gallen - Switzerland (Zone 6a)
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Looking forward to all the pics Cind - shrub roses in full flush on May 1st! Can only dream about that happening here!
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May 1, 2017 12:06 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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Then perhaps I shouldn't mention that most of my old roses are now on their second flush...
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May 1, 2017 7:30 PM CST
Name: Beth
Greenwood, IN (Zone 6a)
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Despite all the rain we got this weekend and the crazy wind today. I was able to get in the yard and plant the last 2 roses bushes. I noticed that the Sunsprite was already getting growth on it so I wanted to get it in the ground quickly.
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May 2, 2017 4:18 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
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porkpal said:Then perhaps I shouldn't mention that most of my old roses are now on their second flush...


Hilarious! Perhaps not? Hilarious!
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May 2, 2017 4:21 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
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Today is Baby Day:

(aka Meifovett)

Sue, that is an amazing photo! Thumbs up
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May 2, 2017 8:36 AM CST
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Name: Suzanne/Sue
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Thanks! Fun to see some if my older shots, so many I have forgotten.
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May 2, 2017 11:32 AM CST
Name: Sharlene Sutter
St. Gallen - Switzerland (Zone 6a)
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porkpal said:Then perhaps I shouldn't mention that most of my old roses are now on their second flush...


IrisLilli said: Hilarious! Perhaps not? Hilarious!


Porkpal - totally jealous!!!!! ¨
But now that you have mentioned it ......photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 2, 2017 11:49 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
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I agree Hurray! Hurray!
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May 2, 2017 1:20 PM CST
Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)
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Mary Rose opened today.
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Orange Corsair is showing color Hurray!
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May 2, 2017 5:56 PM CST
Name: Julie
La Crescenta, CA (Zone 10a)
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Everything's blooming or thinking about blooming! Yay May!

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May 2, 2017 7:40 PM CST
Name: Amanda
KC metro area, Missouri (Zone 6a)
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I agree with the others. Porkpal show us some photos!! Can't brag without showing pictures.
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May 3, 2017 4:46 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
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Apricot Twist! Lovey dubby


Today is National Raspberry Tart Day:
No rose named Raspberry Tart in the DB, but I did find this beauty:

(aka JACstand)
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May 3, 2017 10:14 AM CST
Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)
Irises Lilies Roses Region: Southwest Gardening
Nouveau Monde blooms with Nepeta Walker's Lowe
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When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.
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May 3, 2017 11:20 AM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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Very attractive combination.
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May 3, 2017 2:53 PM CST
Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)
Bulbs Charter ATP Member Cottage Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises Roses
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Steve, I love seeing roses casually intermingling with other flowers like that! Sweet combo!
"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi
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May 4, 2017 3:43 AM CST
Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU
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I agree


Today is Bird Day:

(aka AUSwhite)
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May 4, 2017 8:53 AM CST
Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)
Irises Lilies Roses Region: Southwest Gardening
Continuing the Bird Day theme ...

Rose Paradise



What? You've never heard of the Bird of Paradise?
When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.

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