Voles!

Voles took up residence in my winter protection trench this past winter. I know this not only from the damage they caused to my rose canes but also because I saw one scurry away when I was excavating my roses this week. I think these two will recover from this severe pruning during their winter dormancy.

St. Paul, MN rose convention

If you are interested in learning about growing roses in the upper midwest, mark your calendar for Saturday June 28. This event happens about once every 10 years.
http://twincitiesrose.org/2007convention/artwork/BeginningRoseGrowing.pdf

April- Is it spring yet?

Look closely and you will se the first signs of life in my garden. Even if we have more snow or below freezing temps, these reliable minor bulbs are showing their enthusiasm for spring. April is a fickle month here. We are ready to get out and do something but this year, the weather is too cold and wet.