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    Open Contest BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

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    Open Contest BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    3) Bonfire Peach
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    Open Contest BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    2) Primroses are my #1 flower always. They come in so many colors and combinations. They're just such happy little promises of better days ahead. I especially adore the picotee edging on this one.
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    Open Contest BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    1) Dolgo Crabapple
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    Open Contest BYC's Springtacular Flower Photos

    Whenever I see bluebells I think of fairies.
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    Your 2025 Garden

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    Your 2025 Garden

    Here's the rainfall totals from the closest weather station. This is going to go up overnight. And again tomorrow. Then the next day. Wish I could share some with some of y'all. I know you're hurting for it.
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    Your 2025 Garden

    Depending on how close to or far from other tomatoes they're grown. Toms cross very easily and seeds are not always true. It's why there's so many varieties.
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    Your 2025 Garden

    I saw something called a "tam" jalapeno and another one called "fooled ya" when I was at the garden center last week. The little tags on both of them promise the flavor of jalapeno without the heat. We brought home a habanero.
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    Your 2025 Garden

    Are both those pepper plants from seed from the same packet? Looks like a hidden blessing if so.
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    Your 2025 Garden

    For peas support, I usually "plant" fallen twigs and branches from the neighbor's maple next to the row. Although it looks like it might be a bit late for you for this year. But maybe not. 🤷‍♂️
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    Your 2025 Garden

    The cherry tree has my a bit concerned. I planted it spring of last year and it did fine all summer from a 5 gallon nursery pot. I even got 2 cherries off it and the birds got another 2. It has yet to break dormancy this spring. The branches are still pliable and a careful scraping shows the...
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    Your 2025 Garden

    Not surprised. That was a 63% chance against rain. I do hope the sky's open up for you soon. It would be lovely if you woke up in the morning to moisture on the ground. Enjoy your sweet tea.
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    I'm so old I Remember when:

    I remember all these shows AND these theme songs sure do bring back memories.
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    I'm so old I Remember when:

    Especially when you lay your hand flat like an aeroplane wing and catch the wind riding the current up and down as you change the angle of your slightly cupped hand. Then when you get bored, or every once in a while just for fun, tip down the leeward pinky side and let that wind take your arm...
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