Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Talitha

(8,131 posts)

5. Up here in north Wisconsin, I wait till after Father's Day.

Reply to William Seger (Original post)

Thu May 7, 2026, 01:15 PM

22 hrs ago

But even so, I've occasionally needed to cover the plants for the night. Better safe than sorry.

What really breaks my heart is when a hail storm literally shreds all the plants to pieces. The poor little Bees and Hummingbirds fly around wondering where their food went.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

William Seger

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

"Don't put your plants outside until after Mother's Day" [View all] William Seger Wednesday OP

5 inches (much more likely since the ground was so warm it took a lot to stick for the current hlthe2b Wednesday #1

Ours used to be Memorial Day mgardener Wednesday #2

A few years ago, we had a warm spell in May. zanana1 Wednesday #3

I always ask for Ivy Geranium hanging baskets for Mother's Day Niagara Wednesday #4

Up here in north Wisconsin, I wait till after Father's Day. Talitha 22 hrs ago #5

Because some mother will steal them for their mother!🤬 Floyd R. Turbo 21 hrs ago #6