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gemini_sage

Nov 17, 2014 4:58 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Marilyn, I don't hate you, however have no sympathy either! LOL It's snowing here now and the wind is biting cold, I'm staying by the wood stove. Good grief, November is way too soon to feel so done with winter. Eeeek, it's not even officially winter yet!

"...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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Moiris

Nov 17, 2014 5:04 PM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Neal, I'm not looking for or expecting sympathy....I'm feeling pretty lucky! But I do feel sympathy for you and everyone who is in the icy grips of winter. I'm sending warm sunny thoughts your way!

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lovemyhouse

Nov 17, 2014 5:17 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Thank you, Kent.

Marilyn, maybe you could take a few photographs of the beach to post in February when the northerners are really suffering from cabin fever. Might help get through until warmer times.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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Moiris

Nov 17, 2014 5:20 PM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

I think I can arrange that Debra!

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tveguy3

Nov 17, 2014 5:50 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

We had a high of 10 today, and high winds. Tonight when I was out feeding horses in the nasty stuff, I had to come in and warm up by the wood stove a couple of times. Then my neighbors feeling sorry for me came and helped me finish. How nice of them!

It's already down to 6 degrees now that the sun has set. It is supposed to be back in the 40's in a week. I sure hope so! Just had a nice bowl of Chili to warm the insides! It's very warm in the house, but I'm still feeling chilled. It would be a good night for some hot chocolate for sure. Don't think I have any though

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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tveguy3

Nov 17, 2014 6:00 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Take a look at this Paul Black Seedling! What do you think?

https://www.facebook.com/39314...

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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Muddymitts

Nov 17, 2014 6:55 PM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

I am smitten! What do YOU think of it, Tom?

Thoughts become things -- choose the good ones. (www.tut.com)

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janwax

Nov 17, 2014 7:16 PM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

That Paul Black seedling has it all! I want!

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tveguy3

Nov 17, 2014 7:46 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

I'm hoping it gets introduced. Liking that rusty pinkish beard, and those lines in the falls, and the color, and what's not to like!

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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Henhouse

Nov 17, 2014 7:49 PM CST

Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)

Darned nice, Tom!

The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us.

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Lestv

Nov 17, 2014 9:17 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Love the color!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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lovemyhouse

Nov 17, 2014 10:20 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Good color.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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iciris

Nov 17, 2014 10:44 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

Wow !

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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irisarian

Nov 17, 2014 11:35 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

Interesting color. A little 'fluffy' for my taste in form.

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iciris

Nov 18, 2014 12:44 AM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

As far as the tools go... I use a tool very much like what was described above and it's called a wing weeder. I don't think I could garden without it. It's one of my favorite tools. They make a long (to use standing-up) handle version and a short handle version. I don't use the long handle one , but love the short handle tool. It slices right through the soil. My favorite tools are the wing weeded, a digging claw, and a three to four inch thick piece of foam by about 24". The foam makes sitting on the ground a bit softer or I could kneel on it, and it just keeps my close a bit cleaner.
Barbara

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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iciris

Nov 18, 2014 1:12 AM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

The other "tool" I use is a "pooper scooper and rake" makes cleaning up leaves and weeds easy on the muscles.

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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stetchworth

Nov 18, 2014 4:53 AM CST

Name: Vi
Ocean Springs, MS (Zone 8b)

Love the color and all those ruffles Tom

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gemini_sage

Nov 18, 2014 6:44 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Wow! That one is over the top with ruffles- I love it! Kinda reminds me of those outfits clogging dance troupes used to wear. It also put me in mind of that tv evangelist lady with big lavender hair and lots of makeup, LOL.

"...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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Lestv

Nov 18, 2014 7:04 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)