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Signs of Spring

• 03-08-2007, 8:54 AM

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  okfever Joined on 02-27-2007 Oklahoma Posts 154

  Signs of Spring Reply Quote The sedums above came up beore I got a chance to remove winter mulch Tulip (above) fixing to do it's thing No sure what the purple flowers are.  Someone gave me the bulbs late last fall. Got lots more signs of spring - roses are putting on new growth, flower almond is starting to flower, onions are coming up in garden, dafs are every where, grape hyc are up, and greenhouse is full of tomatoes, squash, cucs, peppers, etc. waiting for their time to go into the garden.  So ya'll take heart,  spring is coming. Brenda

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• 03-08-2007, 9:45 AM

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  ishouldbeworking Joined on 02-28-2007 Maine Posts 55

  Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote YAY! Spring.  I'm thinking Oklahoma is the place to be today versus here in Maine where it is COLD and there is still snow on the ground.  The only sign of spring so far is the phoebes singing, but I did see some spiders outside a few days ago. They might be history now though because it went subzero again right after that!  (I have some of those same purple flowers.  Got the bulbs from my M-I-L but I don't know what they are called either. I'll ask . She has a ton of them, as they tend to spread.) Brenda

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• 03-08-2007, 10:13 AM

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  okfever Joined on 02-27-2007 Oklahoma Posts 154	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote I'm so sorry spring hasn't made it to Maine yet, but this summer when we are in a drought, and having 100 degree temps, you will have the last laugh.  I just wish once we would have a little bit cooler summer and wish we would get some rain. By the way, is your name Brenda too.  Nice to meet you. Brenda
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• 03-08-2007, 10:46 AM

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  ishouldbeworking Joined on 02-28-2007 Maine Posts 55	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote Nice to meet you, too.  I haven't met too many other Brendas!  Yes, summer in Maine is usually quite nice, so the cold winter is a trade-off.  We whine when it is hot and muggy then, too... then again you've got cowboys so I'm still leaning in that direction! ;-)
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• 03-09-2007, 4:37 PM

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  frangipanihousegirl Joined on 02-28-2007 Ballina NSW Australia Posts 56	Re: Signs of Spring Attachment: iris sm yellow.jpg Reply Quote Hi - there from Frangi.... your purple flowers look like Irises...I'll put in a pic of one from my garden from last year, only it's a yellow one   "Take time to smell the frangipanis"
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• 03-28-2007, 8:55 AM

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  ishouldbeworking Joined on 02-28-2007 Maine Posts 55

  Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote Brenda, The purple flowers I could not remember the name of and that look similar to your previous posting are called scilla or Siberian Squill.  It popped into my head this morning while outside willing the snowbank that is covering them to melt....  Anyway, didn't post a photo from google because of copyright, etc., but if you are interested you could check it out.  Have a good day.

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• 03-28-2007, 9:35 AM

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  Adina Joined on 03-02-2007 Central New York, Zone 5 Posts 77

  Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote Are you sure they are Siberian Squill?  They look just like my Durch Iris.  Mine start blooming in early June for me, but they are in a partially shaded area, so I think that affects the bloom time.  Either way they are so pretty!  Spring has finally sprung for me also.  I came home yesterday to some Winter Aconites blooming.  I should have crocuses before the end of the week. Another Dottie, but I live in Central New York Visit our website with pictures of our gardens and craft projects. www.gardensandcrafts.com

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• 03-28-2007, 1:36 PM

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  ishouldbeworking Joined on 02-28-2007 Maine Posts 55	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote I'm sure mine are Siberian Squill but not sure those in OKfever's pic are the same.  Just couldn't remember what they reminded me of until now so offered it up as a possibility.  Glad you've got things blooming...still waiting for the snow to melt here.
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• 03-28-2007, 4:32 PM

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  okfever Joined on 02-27-2007 Oklahoma Posts 154

  Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote Hi.     I don't think the purple flowers are iris'.  I have them all over the place and this doesn't look like them.  I googled Siberian Squill and I think that's what they are, or were, they are gone now.  The bulbs were planted last fall and it said they would bloom early early spring. My iris' bloom late May or early June. Isn't it funny how things come to a person at the oddest times?  I have woke up in the middle of the night and remembered something I had been trying to remember all day. Thanks girls!

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• 03-29-2007, 12:36 AM

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  Anonymous	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote this was last weekend...all my crocus are in bloom now and I'm waiting on the tulips and daffodills.

• 03-29-2007, 12:38 AM

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  Anonymous	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote another sure sign of Spring....

• 03-29-2007, 7:52 AM

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  lovesrocks Joined on 02-27-2007 Delaware, Ohio Posts 155	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote could those purple flowers be Chionodoxa? -angie
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• 03-29-2007, 11:15 AM

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  nonacook Joined on 03-04-2007 NW Florida Panhandle Posts 139	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote They look like Dutch Iris to me........ http://members.cox.net/nonacook
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• 05-15-2007, 4:31 PM

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  ishouldbeworking Joined on 02-28-2007 Maine Posts 55	Re: Signs of Spring Attachment: Trilium3.jpg Reply Quote Duh, trying to post a photo....
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• 05-15-2007, 7:32 PM

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  okfever Joined on 02-27-2007 Oklahoma Posts 154	Re: Signs of Spring Reply Quote Hey BrendaRose, I see spring finally sprung in your neck of the woods.  Thanks for sharing the picture.
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