tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post5058787682591102474..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Bud break before the deep freezeBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-2963402682020114312011-12-05T23:02:25.598-06:002011-12-05T23:02:25.598-06:00@Kathleen: Skipping winter--wow, what a thought! T...@Kathleen: Skipping winter--wow, what a thought! That would be a first for me. I'm not sure I'd want to do that, but a shorter winter would be nice. Since writing this post, the cold weather has set in. Still no snow, though.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-4181042009338418282011-12-05T20:22:35.871-06:002011-12-05T20:22:35.871-06:00I know what you mean even if we aren't experie...I know what you mean even if we aren't experiencing it this year. It's happened in years past tho and it's worried me too. Hopefully everything will come thru just fine. Maybe you'll skip winter this year??!!Kathleenhttp://www.kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-63189983911050424992011-11-30T22:44:35.545-06:002011-11-30T22:44:35.545-06:00@Janet: Thanks for the encouragement. Gosh, Magnol...@Janet: Thanks for the encouragement. Gosh, Magnolia blossoms in the fall--that would be wild! In this climate, we're not used to so much spring-like activity before winter. It's cold here now and snow is on its way, so that will put the plants to sleep.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-54733101279188123092011-11-30T13:48:55.169-06:002011-11-30T13:48:55.169-06:00I've even had some blossom on my magnolia, but...I've even had some blossom on my magnolia, but it has happened before and it still put on a magnificent show in the Spring. I reckon most plants recover pretty well from all this confusion, as long as there is a cold snap to give them a bit of a break. bet your garden flowers beautifully in the Spring and you will wonder why you worried. I say this because I worry every year too... I am hoping to take my own advice...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36675731012722072872011-11-29T21:12:57.922-06:002011-11-29T21:12:57.922-06:00@Donna: Weird, huh? I guess they'll all just b...@Donna: Weird, huh? I guess they'll all just be in a holding pattern now with all the cold weather we're all getting!<br /><br />@Rose: Thinking about you now--you might be getting snow before us this year! I'm actually looking forward to the white stuff now. Everything's so gray around here.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-27127921558251652011-11-29T21:10:07.352-06:002011-11-29T21:10:07.352-06:00@Lula: I guess we all had a mild autumn. Nice! Tha...@Lula: I guess we all had a mild autumn. Nice! Thanks for the encouragement about the plants!<br /><br />@Christine: Thanks! Yeah, the cold winters are hard on people, plants, and animals. Sometimes I think it makes us tough. Other times, I just think it's a drag. ;-)<br /><br />@TS: Oh wow, good luck with the Resurrection Lilies! They are fascinating. I can't believe yours are sprouting already! Poor Hydrangeas!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-21454690254477587692011-11-29T21:05:28.515-06:002011-11-29T21:05:28.515-06:00@Holley: Good advice! It's not going to help t...@Holley: Good advice! It's not going to help to worry. I have to keep reminding myself that.<br /><br />@Donna: We hit a cold patch here now, too. That will probably put a stop to any more new growth until early spring.<br /><br />@Joey: I hope you're enjoying the snow. I can't believe I'm looking forward to it now. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-53562147272114447712011-11-29T07:40:17.564-06:002011-11-29T07:40:17.564-06:00I've been worried, too, that the mild temperat...I've been worried, too, that the mild temperatures of November might have confused some of my plants. I spread some pine straw and extra leaves around some of the more tender shrubs and plants yesterday, hoping it will insulate them against the cold somewhat. Winter is definitely settling in--snow is in the forecast for us tonight!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51535866150592533152011-11-28T20:14:53.864-06:002011-11-28T20:14:53.864-06:00We too are having the same plants breaking bud. We...We too are having the same plants breaking bud. We have been having rain and temps in the 60's so it kinda makes sense. I noticed the Magnolia at the farm was too far along for this time of year, and like you, took photos in disbelief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-37678490998617621892011-11-28T18:33:46.221-06:002011-11-28T18:33:46.221-06:00After seeing so many beautiful naked lady lilies o...After seeing so many beautiful naked lady lilies on various blogs, including yours, I ordered a bunch of bulbs. Two have already started growing! I also have a bit of growth on my hydrangea. Weird! Our weather is also really mild right now. I'm hoping for a cold, snowy winter. My garden always looks its best after a wet winter.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-41923914043786399152011-11-28T06:33:31.738-06:002011-11-28T06:33:31.738-06:00I don't envy you the cold winters and what it ...I don't envy you the cold winters and what it does to your gardens. Not sure I could cope with that, I really admire you for the efforts you go to to overwinter and protect your plants! <br /><br />PS: Love your photographs!Christine @ the Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71067639401559866502011-11-28T03:42:43.531-06:002011-11-28T03:42:43.531-06:00I live really far from you, but happening same. La...I live really far from you, but happening same. Last week I was in Barcelona (Spain) and I thought it was summer: almost 70º, this is crazy!!! but you are doing perfect using mulch, for sure your plants will be safe.lulahttp://onbotanicalphotography.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13141465903370795542011-11-27T19:48:20.092-06:002011-11-27T19:48:20.092-06:00Blessed with a beautiful November, my life/garden ...Blessed with a beautiful November, my life/garden much like yours and have seen buds/garden life swelling :( But I think by Wed we all will be in the norm for the month ... good for the garden :) ... sad for me to say goodbye to this wonderful mild weather :)joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40515574300889010862011-11-27T17:29:24.892-06:002011-11-27T17:29:24.892-06:00Even though it has been mild here, the plants were...Even though it has been mild here, the plants were put to rest when we had the 25 degree weather. Snapped them all so I am not as worried about new growth...I really worry about spring freezes once growth has started...Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-76663909664343365872011-11-27T16:08:01.468-06:002011-11-27T16:08:01.468-06:00Since I live in such a warm area, I worry about my...Since I live in such a warm area, I worry about my plants every year. But they seem to make it through unscathed most of the time. I just try to leave it up to Mother Nature and figure the plants will figure it out. Besides, beside worry, what else can we really do?HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-49307743081574978062011-11-27T14:27:12.463-06:002011-11-27T14:27:12.463-06:00@Karen: Thank you! Yes, we're in the 30s and s...@Karen: Thank you! Yes, we're in the 30s and shivering today. I guess it had to happen sometime. I need some hot cocoa. :)<br /><br />@Karin: Cherry trees blossoming--wow! Of course your winters are milder than ours, but still the next cold snap will be a shock. I hope you're right about the mild winter!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-50422220409915836652011-11-27T13:38:36.273-06:002011-11-27T13:38:36.273-06:00I checked the hellebores just a few minutes ago to...I checked the hellebores just a few minutes ago to see if the blooms were coming along. They did bud up for Christmas last year and then stayed in suspended animation for quite a while.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-37735653907242818342011-11-27T06:47:11.317-06:002011-11-27T06:47:11.317-06:00Yes, our plants are confused as well. I saw some c...Yes, our plants are confused as well. I saw some cherry trees blooming and my phlox have started to bloom as well as hellebore. Too early for all of them. Does this mean we will have a mild winter? Fingers crossed!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10417049863085055992011-11-26T23:51:52.729-06:002011-11-26T23:51:52.729-06:00The weather has been rather warm here too. We are...The weather has been rather warm here too. We are in for a change for tomorrow, though, with another chance of snow. I hope all the plants pull through, they are amazingly resilient. I love your photography, very beautiful.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.com