Pacific Northwest Gardening: Apropos of Nothing v.8, 0 by

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When I moved into this house, the gardener across the street, from whom I learned many things, told me that the time to prune roses was when the forsythia bloomed. This way you would prune roses according to the correct time for your area. Now, of course, it means you have to have a forsythia to know when it is blooming! I have never lost a rose by pruning, no matter when.
I do know that if you want more blooms on those climbers or ramblers, put stress on the canes by bending them. This cases the lateral branches to begin growing, with the growing tips for flowers. Like Julie, I like for mine to be really tall and out of the way, then I can plant things underneath them. I'm going to have to do something to support the ones in front of the love shack this year.

Portland, that doctor's office sounds awesome! My doctor has really come through for me as well. Although I am still fighting whatever this is that has hold of my lungs, I have the nurse's private line if I need to call. Looks like I will have to call again. :(

summerkid, a big yes on all kinds of pulmonaria. I love them. Here is 'raspberry splash', if the tag is correct.