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Unsurprisingly, after the freaky-warm winter we've had, everything is budding out waaay too early. The plants are weeks ahead of schedule, but they're not listening to me when I tell them this.Wild roses:Blackberries:Peaches:Blueberries:Apples:Plums:Willows:And oak:I just hope a late cold snap won't cause these trees and bushes to regret their decision……

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