52-62f
Cold spring so far.
Graham Thomas has dieback to the ground.
Illusion has a lot of dead canes. Henry Hudson
has been chopped to 2-3 ft to rejuvenate.
Variegated bourbon has been chopped to the
ground. Yolanda has be cut back as well.
The Gallican’s have suckered so much they have ruined
two beds. Don’t know how I’m going to fix it.
The usual cast of characters are doing well.

27f-56f
Still have raking to do. Moving awful slow this spring:
Started washing starter pots.
Cut down Graham Thomas and Henry Hudson.
Also the 3 carpet roses.Back is a mess just waiting
for a descent day to clean up.
I’ll be cutting lawns in 3 to 4 weeks.

60f-79f
The roses have been out for a week.
The later bloomers are starting to bloom
early just like the rugosas. Great Maidens blush
hasn’t opened yet or Graham Thomas.
Alba Maxima has started but the color is
Less white than expected. There is a definite
Yellow tinge I’m not liking. Perhaps it fade to
a more acceptable white. Konigin von Denmark
Has started as well. Old moss hasn’t yet.
Yolanda the cardinal and la belle Sultan have started
Let’s not forget the carpet roses and variegated
Bourbon.
Trying to pot up all the Dahlias. Wow what was
I thinking bought way too many.
It’s like every year some things are doing great and
others are not.

48f-73f
Today was the 1st rose!!! This is the earliest
they have ever started. Winner Jens Munk
Finished all the edging today. Take a week off then start all
Over again.