Even with warm winter, early planting could turn costly Web Staff February 24, 2012 1 minute read Our warm winter may have you thinking about planting your spring flowers or summer fruits earlier than normal, but experts say that’s probably not a good idea. More from WFIR’s Steve Mabry. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02-24-Plants-WRAP-1-WEB.mp3|titles=02-24 Plants WRAP #1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Independent to challenge City Council re-election bidsNext: No escaping it: events across the world impact gas prices here Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0