Where to find January Contest Entries in What's Blooming in January

By LarryR
January 17, 2012

In a more normal winter, our gardens here in Iowa would be nestled under a blanket of snow. Catching sight of even a flake or two has been a rare event so far this winter. As I write this, I'm itching to get outside, because it is sunny and 61 degrees! The average high in January for our state is 32 degrees. If this keeps up, I may have some early spring flowering bulbs to show you in February instead of in April! In the meantime, let's pay a cyber visit to folks who really do have plants blooming now, and also to our Mystery Blossom Contest winner, Paul Anguiano.

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plantladylin

Jan 16, 2012 8:32 PM CST

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Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Well, I scrolled down to the bottom of this thread but I don't see where it says anything about January Contest Entries so I'm just listing my wild guess for the mystery tree here. It's out of my growing zone and it sure is beautiful ... my guess: Black Locust Purple Robe ... and that's just a wild guess!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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LarryR

Jan 16, 2012 10:26 PM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Hi there, Lin. I'm moving a bit slowly today, so you beat me to the punch! Not only that, your wild guess is right on the mark! Congratulations!

I'll be contacting you in the next day or two to do a brief interview. Please send me the photo you'd like to have published in February's article.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

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valleylynn

Jan 17, 2012 12:38 AM CST

Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)

Way to go Lin.

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Onewish1

Jan 17, 2012 6:38 AM CST

Name: Allison
NJ (Zone 6a)

good job!!

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plantladylin

Jan 17, 2012 8:11 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Well, it was a wild guess on my part but that sure is a beautiful tree, I've heard the bloom fragrance is similar to roses ... wish it grew in my zone!

Larry:

Interview? I'm really confused ... you need one of my photo's for your February article? I've got some "stuff" going on at the moment and will be in and out the next week or two but I will try to check in when I can and I will watch for your tree mail.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #202361 (5)

LarryR

Jan 17, 2012 11:52 AM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

My apologies for the confusion, Lin. Contest winners get to have one of their favorite flower photos published in the next what's blooming article. I also like to have winners tell us a little about themselves. http://garden.org/articles/man... (Scroll way down to the end.)

I'll send you a T-mail shortly.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

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plantladylin

Jan 17, 2012 3:24 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Larry, hmm ... that link takes me right back to the home page. I will look through my pic's and try to decide on a favorite and check back later for your t-mail.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #202463 (7)

LarryR

Jan 17, 2012 7:01 PM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

I'm not accumulating a very good batting average in this thread, am I?

There's a blurb at the end of each what's blooming article that explains what you "win," if you name the mystery flower.

Off to do a T-mail.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

| @LarryR | Post #202531 (8)

vic

Jan 20, 2012 11:47 AM CST

Name: Vicki
North Carolina

I just loved this article and all the beautiful photo's Larry.

Thank you so much!

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LarryR

Jan 21, 2012 11:45 AM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Many thanks, Vicki!

Glad you enjoyed the article.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

| @LarryR | Post #203487 (10)

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