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Flowery Branch, Georgia

In Georgia the local tradition is that winter is not over until after the Blackberry bushes bloom.

Today the Blackberries bloomed and the tradition says no more freezing weather.

It would be interesting to hear from other growers on their traditions.

Thanks in advance for other traditions:

Bob Attaway
Flowery Branch, Georgia

4/17/2008 5:21:21 PM

Minnesota

I know one sign here in minnesota is when the ducks are flying overhead to go back up north, summer's comming.

4/17/2008 5:51:50 PM

North Smithfield, RI

When Oak leaves are the size of squirel's ears and the Lilacs bloom then it's safe to plant ! At least that's what I've been told.

4/17/2008 5:51:50 PM

Rhode Island

wharever you do dont look up when the ducks fly over

4/17/2008 7:13:54 PM

Webster, NY

I always feel that way when the forthisia blooms.

4/17/2008 7:56:23 PM

Somers, CT

What about when the pickup truck falls through the ice on the lake.

4/17/2008 8:43:01 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

"The moss you see
may not be growing on the trees
The moss in fact
Is probably off your back."

4/17/2008 9:00:06 PM

Santa Rosa California

in california we wine and fine dine all at the sametime it is deVINE

4/17/2008 9:16:45 PM

Frankfort Oh

Dont beleave anything ,the forcast says!!

4/17/2008 9:30:21 PM

[email protected]

Usually in these parts, its don't count anything out til after Memorial Day Weekend. It always been tradition to plant the garden that weekend. I plan to have pumpkins growing long before that this season, and hoop houses for protection, just in case. Can't wait to get started.

4/17/2008 9:46:18 PM

Utah

Popcorn popping on the apricot tree.

4/17/2008 10:50:10 PM

Statesville, Nc

I thought it was the ground hog that told the story... lmao... just kiddin around

4/17/2008 11:02:52 PM

Utah

When we can see the letter on the mountain for the local high school

4/17/2008 11:21:33 PM

Georgia

Once all the snowbirds arrive and all the yuppies come up from Florida ....the freezing temps are over with here.

4/18/2008 8:50:45 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Lilacs in full bloom

4/18/2008 1:31:48 PM

kamloops, BC, Canada

may longweekend is usually the safe bet for no more frost and putting tomatoes and such in but lettuce and the hardier ones can go in earlier. My lettuce, carrots, spinach, radishs, and beets are in the ground. Next week the pumpkins will go in the ground with hoop houses for protection

4/18/2008 4:29:05 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

If the calendar says July, it probably won't freeze.

4/18/2008 5:06:44 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Lilacs is what I judge by here in W. Ky. !!! Sure smells nice round here!!!! Peace, Wayne

4/18/2008 11:33:56 PM

Rapid City, SD

in nebraska after the pond frogs die off form the frost for the 3rd time it is safe to plant corn

4/19/2008 12:53:52 PM