Oh, Ladyjane, we did that a few years ago...same thing. The Garden Centers were all open, and everything looked so beautiful, and we had been having such gorgeous weather. So we bought, planted, even covered them a few nights. But we still lost the whole batch to frost. Now we wait until the May 24th weekend.

Even today, we passed by the Garden Ctr and I saw the hanging baskets full of colourful blooms - I had to exercise incredible restraint to stop myself from buying anything.

My condolences, Ladyjane, I know that sadness...
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