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Soft moss a downy pillow makes, and green leaves spread a tent,
Where faerie fold may rest and sleep until their night is spent.
The bluebird sings a lullaby, the firefly gives a light,
The twinkling stars are candles bright, Sleep, Faeries all, Goodnight.
---Elizabeth T. Dillingham "A Faery Song"

Monday, February 14, 2011

May the Force Be With You... (and Me!)



I thought I'd share my "forced" forsythia branches with you.  Nothing like fooling mother nature a little bit!  She sure has had fun with me this winter..ha.  We are enjoying temps in the 60s this week so the real thing will appear in a couple of weeks.  Till then...may the force be with YOU.
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  1. Vintage Linen TreasuresFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Ooooo! I LOVE the yellow forsythia in that gorgeous blue vase! You did
    pull one over on mother nature with this one. You go girl!
    Patricia :o)

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  2. Phillip OliverFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I have never done this. Is now the time to cut them?

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  3. MelanieFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    AHHH!! I have never tried that either. .my forsythia is not too big yet. .but someday when it is. .I will relish in fooling mother nature too!!

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  4. DaveFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I really should force a few too! I stuck a few sand cherry branches in water and they bloomed - but also developed roots. I wasn't trying to make more plants!

    Have you ever done a presentation for a group on roses and their propagation/care?

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  5. serial tillerFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    @ Phillip- I cut these a couple of weeks ago. Yes now is a fine time to do this. I just keep the water topped off as it evaporates. Nothing to it. It's nice to have forsythia a few weeks ahead of schedule.
    @ Dave- No I have never presented on rose propagation and care...why?

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  6. Connie in HartwoodFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    How weird is it that we both did posts on forcing forsythia at the same time? It's great to see someone else who messes with Mother Nature whenever she can!! I have also done this with quince and pussy willow ... and I'm sure most other spring-blooming shrubs will also respond. I wonder if I could do dogwood??? You KNOW I'm going to try. :)

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  7. donnaFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Your photo reminds me that it's time to bring up my "fake" blooming forsythia branches from the basement. lol

    You lucky duck, you've got the real things. Luv it.

    donna

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  8. LolaFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I'm trying to grow forsythia. I didn't know that it would root so easy. 1 of the limbs lay on the ground & it rooted. Now I have 3 of them. Could it be a traveler in my zone 8/8b?

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