Ghislaine is blooming!

This is the rose that I keep in a container in the sunroom all winter so it gets a head start in the spring. Bloom color this year is a buttery white (it was more peachy pink last year). It's beautiful but not exactly what I was expecting. I'm wondering if the cool temps had an effect on the color-it's been on the deck for several weeks, I pull it in when we get a frost advisory. The outside roses have little buds on them. Captain Sam still isn't looking good. I haven't pruned it back yet, I was hoping it would bounce back. I'll prune it today. I started the morning glories, nasturtium and pipevine inside last week. I should have started the pipevine earlier (like February). The morning glories are up (including the cypress vine), I think I saw signs of life from the nasturtiums yesterday.

We've had wide swings in the weather this spring -typical of the area. Highs in the high 80's then a few days later: snow. I resisted temptation and haven't planted out yet. There are a lot of bed sheets draped around in the flower beds around here I guess some people couldn't wait! A hard freeze is predicted for tonight for areas outside the ity and away from the lake.

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest.
Tonight
Clear. Widespread frost overnight. Lows around 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny in the morning...then increasing clouds with a chance of rain by late in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less becoming east 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Not as cold with lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

Thursday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs around 60.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

What's blooming: Azaleas,Columbine, Creeping Phlox, Lilacs, Tulips, Wisteria, Oriental Poppy