6-B here on the Blue Ridge Mountain in Page Co, Va. and though it has been rather warm for Feburary there still isn't much in bloom...
Okay, the Linten Roses are in bloom (soft light purple/violet) and a late Christmas Rose (white) are both in bloom...
We are growing 600 azaleas from last years cuttings for the '09 National Azalea Convention whish our chapter will be hosting... They are in a room in the barn with some heat and lots of light and several have or are blooming from the 24 hour a day light...
We have also ordered all our veggie garden seeds from various seed companies... Most from Jung but not all...
I am planning on extending the veggie garden from 70 X 35 to 100 X 35 this year and have spread the last of my chicken manure on the new portion...
We are still at war with the deer... The Liquid Fence that we spray on the ornimentals hasn't been 100% and we've had some damage from them... They even sampled a small white pine that we used for a Christmas Tree and then planted right after Christmas...
Since the beginning of hunting season, couple with a 30 day "kill permit" after hunting season we've killed 9 does or yearlings, with all the meat going to good homes, but our farm butts up against the National Park so this war will never be won... Containment is about all we can hope for...
BTW, Janie... The seeds you sent us will all get planted this season so thanks...