On 13/04/2015 12:44, Asha Santon wrote:
On 13/04/15 12:30, Scott W wrote:
Which begs the question 'where did the saying come from?'. I'm sure there's a botanical reason.

http://www.nottinghampost.com/Tim-Se...ail/story.html

http://www.theweatherclub.org.uk/fea...re-oak-and-ash

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I have to say that I've never heard of this proverb and a quick check
around suggests I don't know anyone who has either.

Temperature vs daylength triggers on breaking dormancy.

I have heard the saying before - perhaps it is a northern thing?

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