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Name: Steven Myers South/Central MI/Sunset Z41 (Zone 5b)  MiGreenThumb Mar 8, 2020 11:17 AM CST |
| Pruning. We're still technically weeks away from true pruning time here, but with daffodils budding, reticulated irises showing colour, and the buds on my roses already swelling, I decided to do my spring pruning. Why? The roses are going to sprout and grow regardless if I wait or not! Some are showing up to a 1/4" of development! My Madame Anisette and Quietness are definitely the hardiest modern roses I have; they are tip hardy this year! Just wanted to share out of excitement. We're going to be near 60°F today. Happy gardening! Steven |
Name: seil St Clair Shores, MI (Zone 6a)     seilMI Mar 8, 2020 4:44 PM CST |
| A lot of people start their pruning in March so you're fine. I have lots of leaf buds fattening on mine as well. I'd prune too but the ground is to soft still. |
Name: Carol Alberta, Canada (Zone 3b)  Canadian_Rose Mar 9, 2020 1:29 AM CST |
Oh congratulations!!! That is excellent!! I'm months and months away...but I'm happy for you and for the pictures you're going to post!  |
Tuscany, Italy bart2018 Mar 9, 2020 4:46 AM CST |
| So funny! Here, in Tuscany,I was supposed to have finished by Valentine's Day with pruning. Of, course, I'm way behind. But anymore, I hope to begin pruning around Christmas... |
Name: Steven Myers South/Central MI/Sunset Z41 (Zone 5b) MiGreenThumb Mar 9, 2020 1:54 PM CST |
| Oooh, my first blooms came today. I think they're reticulated irises. They are bulbous. Daffodils are budding, and the roses waking up. The red-winged blackbirds have returned and are singing in the marshes. I love it! Steven  |
Name: seil St Clair Shores, MI (Zone 6a) seilMI Mar 9, 2020 8:22 PM CST |
So pretty, Steven! I got my first blooms today too! |
Name: Steven Myers South/Central MI/Sunset Z41 (Zone 5b) MiGreenThumb Mar 10, 2020 2:27 PM CST |
seilMI said:A lot of people start their pruning in March so you're fine. I have lots of leaf buds fattening on mine as well. I'd prune too but the ground is to soft still. Oh Seil, that's definitely soothing to hear (hehe). I always read about forsythia in bloom and what not, but when everything else is getting going, might as well go with it. *Love that crocus! Those are something I always think of obtaining, but for some reason have not so far. I want to get snowdrops too. The roses are looking decent considering our record cold at the beginning of November 2019. Steven |
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