General Discussion forum: winter losses

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UndertheSun Mar 30, 2014 1:23 PM CST Name: Rob California

Hey be nice, my losses still hurt too lol. I don't know Mary Ann. Some are/were spongy with no signs of new roots or increases. While 2 others I still have slight hope for. They put out increases, but the snails ate those new shoots down to nothing. I go hit hard by squirrels, rabbits, deer, moles, slugs/snails, earwigs (most I've ever seen). Quote | Post #1050305 (1)

Muddymitts Mar 30, 2014 2:24 PM CST Name: Mary Ann Kentucky

Bummer, Rob. Every day is a second chance. Every day is precious time. Quote | Post #1050316 (2)

grannysgarden Mar 30, 2014 5:17 PM CST Name: Bonnie Sojourner Harris Brake, Arkansas, zone 7 The Magnolia Zone

I have never had to worry too much about winter loss but the irises took such a lickin' both from the drought and then being on everything's menu followed by an unusually cold and icy winter that it has been a real test of their stamina. I have several that are trying to decide which way to go. I dug up and potted Bluebeards Ghost and Dividing Line. Cant hurt and might save them. Quote | Post #1050348 (3)

Muddymitts Mar 30, 2014 9:26 PM CST Name: Mary Ann Kentucky

Hope so, Bonnie. My potting efforts to save Swazi Princess failed. Every day is a second chance. Every day is precious time. Quote | Post #1050410 (4)

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