I had bearded irises in my yard until it was 26 degrees last night. We had a two-week warm snap that played havoc with everything. Japanese magnolia, spirea, azaleas, the usual victims.
I’ll be Mr. Literal today. “Naked ladies” is a term that has never made sense to me. It strikes me as an oxymoron. “Naked strumpet” seems more appropriate.
Thats because its Spring. I wish I knew how o make the naked ladies come back each year. I dont know how get get here, nor how to keep them coming back. The flower that is.
I just learned there is a flower called “naked lady”. It sends up leaves in the spring and after those die back it sends up a stalk of pink lilies in August. Beats me dancing naked in the garden to celebrate spring when it’s 22 degrees!
C over 1 year ago
Important intel
Tyge over 1 year ago
Inspiration blooms where you find it. 8^ )
AnneFackler over 1 year ago
Next to bloom is the Pinus Regidda…
maureenmck Premium Member over 1 year ago
I guess dad jokes are never out of season.
pschearer Premium Member over 1 year ago
Don’t trust anyone named Amaryllis Belladonna, even if she’s naked. Especially if she’s naked.
j_m_kuehl over 1 year ago
He’s just hoping life takes a clue, and imitates nature.
Gizmo Cat over 1 year ago
Here the herald of spring is the snowdrop, followed by crocuses, daffodils and tulips. Irises and lilies bloom in summer here.
nosirrom over 1 year ago
You can’t fault the guy for hoping for an early bloomer.
William Bednar Premium Member over 1 year ago
One of these Springs, Janis should answer: “Late Summer. But the Naked Gentlemen bloom in Mid June”.
JJ creator over 1 year ago
I had bearded irises in my yard until it was 26 degrees last night. We had a two-week warm snap that played havoc with everything. Japanese magnolia, spirea, azaleas, the usual victims.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 1 year ago
It’s not like he could look naked ladies up online.
Say What? Premium Member over 1 year ago
I swear, Jimmy Johnson is spying on my parents. How else would he be getting his material? :D
Kidon Ha-Shomer over 1 year ago
no irises yet, daffodils, forsythia and grape hyacinth but no irises.
tiprod1953 over 1 year ago
What about your Naked Ladies? (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself…)
walstib Premium Member over 1 year ago
Now I have the Barenaked Ladies “Big Bang” theme song earworm.
jarvisloop over 1 year ago
I’ll be Mr. Literal today. “Naked ladies” is a term that has never made sense to me. It strikes me as an oxymoron. “Naked strumpet” seems more appropriate.
mgl179 over 1 year ago
In my neck of the woods crocus’ and daffodils (and a few other flowers) bloom long before irises
oakie817 over 1 year ago
hint hint
kingbrlee Premium Member over 1 year ago
The ‘naked ladies’ don’t show their blossoms around here until August.
Homerville Premium Member over 1 year ago
Thats because its Spring. I wish I knew how o make the naked ladies come back each year. I dont know how get get here, nor how to keep them coming back. The flower that is.
david_42 over 1 year ago
Daffies and crocus are up. The plum trees are considering it.
Clotty Peristalt over 1 year ago
In my 70+ years of life, I’d never heard of Naked Ladies when referring to blooming flowers.
I can barely tell a tulip from a rose anyway.
timzsixty9 over 1 year ago
The question (or innuendo) went right over her head…probably just like every year.
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe over 1 year ago
Bare Naked Ladies are in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, bare naked lady at Juno is in court.
jmarkow11 over 1 year ago
My husband scattered crocus throughout the front lawn and they came up and bloomed a couple weeks ago and then we had to ice storms…
bbbmorrell over 1 year ago
He asks an important question. You would not want to miss it!
ladykat over 1 year ago
I have irises in my flower plot. I can’t wait for them to come up.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
He didn’t mean flowers!
Is like a melody Premium Member over 1 year ago
There should be a flower called “naked lady.” That would be fun.
dv1093 over 1 year ago
Ohio here. It’s still 24° outside.
Is like a melody Premium Member over 1 year ago
I just learned there is a flower called “naked lady”. It sends up leaves in the spring and after those die back it sends up a stalk of pink lilies in August. Beats me dancing naked in the garden to celebrate spring when it’s 22 degrees!
KEA over 1 year ago
my thing every spring was to ask my ex “If April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers bring?” …Pilgrims of course.
1504jarvis over 1 year ago
A couple of glasses of wine will sometimes bring them out sooner.
ktrabbit over 1 year ago
Here in NH we’ve had some brave crocuses in the sunny, sheltered spots, but that’s it so far. Then last week’s nor’easter buried them in snow!
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
I’m with him. I’m into seeing blooming naked ladies any day of the year actually……
crazeekatlady over 1 year ago
My huge bay laurel (bay leaf) got attacked by two cold snaps. I have to cut it back. It will return stronger than ever though.
KevinCarson over 1 year ago
Arlo only cares about the bearded clam
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 1 year ago
Never gets old! :-D