Haven't noticed anyone anouncing they have "eyes"

Justme · Post by **Justme** » Mar 29, 2007 8:11 pm

But I don't get on the computer that much anymore. Anyway, I have about 1/3 of my hostas eyes showing!! I was starting spring clean up last weekend and noticed a few up, but in just 3 or 4 day, WOW. I guess 80 degrees will do that. One even is large enought to start unfurling leaves, and it wasn't visible last weekend

Tami

wzbt03 · Post by **wzbt03** » Mar 29, 2007 8:19 pm

They are starting to peek through.
Not an exciting hosta but I have one Lancefolia that has over 100 eyes up about 1/2 inch already.

thy · Post by **thy** » Mar 29, 2007 8:21 pm

Tami

But I don't get on the computer that much anymore

- seems to be right

It have been the main topic for weeks... we all love it- and are scared about it

HUGS

Pia

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Mar 29, 2007 9:50 pm

Hi Tami!!

Now that I walk with the new dog, I am out more, and I also have bunches of hosta eyes!! I also have a bunch of weeds!

Nice to see you again!!

HostaDesigner · Post by **HostaDesigner** » Mar 29, 2007 9:56 pm

It worries me too. It's a little early! There will still be many nights of frost and probably SNOW yet.

John · Post by **John** » Mar 29, 2007 10:55 pm

Here in zone 6/7 (now 7) NJ there are some early hostas starting to show eyes, especially plantaginea and family. They will start coming along rapidly very soon.

caliloo · Post by **caliloo** » Mar 30, 2007 3:22 am

I was checking out Gunsmoke just a couple of days ago and thrilled that in its 3rd (leap) yean in my gerden it went from 1 massive eye last year to 9 eyes so far this year!

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Mar 30, 2007 4:29 am

eyes?? eyes?? did you say eyes??

HostaDesigner · Post by **HostaDesigner** » Mar 30, 2007 7:07 am

whis4ey wrote:eyes?? eyes?? did you say eyes??

Nice compost!

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Mar 30, 2007 7:52 am

I like the way Alexa numbered those eyes for us!

One to nine eyes is pretty impressive.

I guess we just haven't started the usual "I HAVE EYES" post this year. I've seen it mentioned many times in other posts though. I think lots of us are kinda worried ,because the eyes are showing up a lot sooner than in previous years. And ,depending on where you live, that could mean lots of damage with the late frosts. I saw an eye of Choo Choo Train coming up last week and that's about two weeks too early for here.

I think April 5th was the earliest I have ever seen hosta eyes around my home. I'm going to just keep my fingers and toes crossed and hope for the best.

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Mar 30, 2007 7:52 am

That was my home made compost last year
It improved the hostas no end

These are the same 'eyes' taken just a few moments ago

Minnow · Post by **Minnow** » Mar 30, 2007 7:59 am

Here in Western North Carolina I have not only eyes up, but many unfurled!

Fire Island is so bright it çould blind you! Choo Choo Train is also putting on a good show. AM is up, Gunsmoke with 22 eyes,& all the usual earlies.

Pic to come later! I am getting ready to go hosta hunting at Jones NUrsery & also We-Du for trees & shrubs. I can't wait to get my hands on Cercis canadensis" "Ace of Heart" .

Gotta run!

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Mar 30, 2007 8:12 am

Could be because it is far too early for them to be safely peeking out, causing more of a shrieking “OH, GOD, NOOOOOOO!” response than a “yippee”.

Here, even when they come up in mid/late April it is too early and I end up regularly covering/uncovering until the second week in June!!!

wanda

MikeWI · Post by **MikeWI** » Mar 30, 2007 10:32 am

a few of mine are barely poking throught, only those that lifted or have been planted too shallow. Happy to not see them yet, we've cooled of nicely again.

greenguy · Post by **greenguy** » Mar 30, 2007 12:22 pm

just the two in my head which is fine for now - we always seem to get a good snow in april

if the weather holds for long i expect to see some soon but i am keeping my fingers crossed

sugar · Post by **sugar** » Mar 30, 2007 1:02 pm

I have only 4 plants (out of +- 70) left that don't show noses yet...

Stiletto, Calypso, Roller Coaster Ride and Red Dragoon have already unrolled their leaves.

No frost announced for the coming week, let's hope there won't be frost afterwards...

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » Mar 30, 2007 1:02 pm

At this point it's looking like close to 50% are showing so far here.

Lancifolia is close to unfurling already. I'd prefer they waited but my control over the situation is minimal at best.

And to show just how neurotic this hostaholic can be: while I was out weeding the one side of last year's holding bed that I could reach, I saw about 1/3 showing eyes already. So a couple of the ones that aren't showing yet I have to do a little digging to make sure are ok.

tsneal · Post by **tsneal** » Mar 31, 2007 9:21 am

I've about about 1/2 or more of my plants showing eyes. I have two plants that are thinking about unfurling...boy I hope they wait. Just looked at the forcast for next week...cold...low's in 20's...drats.

Stephanie

HostaDesigner · Post by **HostaDesigner** » Mar 31, 2007 10:12 am

tsneal wrote:I've about about 1/2 or more of my plants showing eyes. I have two plants that are thinking about unfurling...boy I hope they wait. Just looked at the forcast for next week...cold...low's in 20's...drats.

Stephanie

I hear ya.

renaldo75 · Post by **renaldo75** » Mar 31, 2007 12:10 pm

I knew this was too good to last for long...

Lows predicted are 32 on Wed, 27 on Thurs, & 30 on Fri with highs about 45 those days. 45 is the low temp on Tues. Guess I'll be rounding up all my pots & bricks & getting them in position the 1st part of the week. It rained most of the nite last nite starting a little after midnight.

Hallson Gardens

Haven't noticed anyone anouncing they have "eyes"

Haven't noticed anyone anouncing they have "eyes"

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