On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 04:43:06 GMT, Charles
wrote:

Roses, Fuchsias, impatiens, begonias, apple tree, banana tree (I guess
that can be called a bloom), jade plant, dandelions

I saw some lupines blooming alongside the road today.

My roses usually have a huge flush around Christmas time,
but this year it's puny.

Wonder if it's due to warm Fall weather? We really haven't
had any "winter" yet.

Any other rose growers in So. Calif coastal (Santa Monica-Venice)
care to share their experiences?

Also: When do you prune? I usually do it in mid-to-late
January, but wondering if I should move it up; they
are looking mighty spindly.

Thanks for any info.

Persephone