Show me some signs of SPRING! in the Irises forum

Muddymitts

Feb 28, 2015 7:34 AM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

Congratulations Tom -- your signs of Spring thread was one of the top discussion forums this week!!

Irises Rule!

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

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Lestv

Feb 28, 2015 8:09 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

......even when most of the pictures aren't of iris!!

"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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Zencat

Feb 28, 2015 9:06 AM CST

Name: Celia
West Valley City, Utah (Zone 7a)

Okay thanks, Neal!

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Lestv

Feb 28, 2015 9:41 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

They are spectacular Neal!

"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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janwax

Feb 28, 2015 1:41 PM CST

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

Tom wants signs of spring, so I walked around the land early this morning, with
my camera.

pond iris

tb iris beds

iris and daylilies

tree peony shoots

Tree Peony (Paeonia x suffruticosa)
Uploaded by janwax

Our little greenhouse

a very young peach planted outside the fenced garden

Basil

Baby black Krim tomatoes in the greenhouse

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Krim')
Uploaded by janwax

View from the driveway

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janwax

Feb 28, 2015 1:49 PM CST

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

And tools of the trade, along with a big pile of well-aged sheep manure!

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Last edited by janwax Feb 28, 2015 1:51 PM

lovemyhouse

Feb 28, 2015 2:16 PM CST

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

You know, Jan, as beautiful as the flower images are (and they ARE beautiful), the prettiest sight to me is the trade tools.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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janwax

Feb 28, 2015 2:21 PM CST

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

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gemini_sage

Feb 28, 2015 2:23 PM CST

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

So right Deb, it makes me want to be there using those tools!

"...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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irisarian

Feb 28, 2015 2:23 PM CST

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

I can't see how much the snow has melted but hope it is doing so---up to 27°. Bright sun instead of overcast--perhaps a sign of spring.

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lovemyhouse

Feb 28, 2015 2:38 PM CST

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

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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janwax

Feb 28, 2015 2:41 PM CST

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

gemini_sage said:So right Deb, it makes me want to be there using those tools!

Well come on over, Neal. We could use the help!

I'll make lunch!

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Last edited by janwax Feb 28, 2015 2:48 PM

Lestv

Feb 28, 2015 3:33 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Spring is taking another detour. Now we are suppose to have freezing rain.

I guess it is good that all the snow didn't melt around the iris. It can act as insulation.

To quote Pooh bear: "oh bother!"

"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

Feb 28, 2015 4:55 PM CST

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

Some color to warm you up

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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Muddymitts

Feb 28, 2015 7:36 PM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

Ever the Optimistic, Deb -- trying to cheer us all up. You do a great job of it, kiddo!!

Jan -- what a sweetheart you are -- walking around taking pictures to cheer Tom up!!!

Have I ever mentioned how much I love you guys? Every one of you are singularly such special people. I'm grateful that you're in my life -- even if it's only cyber-life!!! You make a difference to me every day.