Hi Arleigh! Thank you so much for your kind words! I live in Kansas City area, on the Kansas side . . . zone 5 . . out in the country, but in a sequestered neighborhood with all the city amenities and none of the city lights, noise, and activity. It is perfect for us! We can see the stars POP at night, listen to the wolves, and cows, and to the Canada Geese chatter incessantly as they fly to their destination. But it is still so cold here. No preparation of the gardens yet. My fingers are ready to dig!

Good morning, Judi!
I went out a few mornings ago and captured all sorts of new blooms in my gardens!!! I get a little carried away!

I have not yet made it to the nursery. The weather, for one, has been a deterrent. Then yesterday I had an all day activity at a gorgeous golf country club (I do a lot of volunteer work for an organization here in town that benefits children). It was a beautiful day and the event was a huge success!

Today I must go to the doc for my finger (a weekly visit since my surgery), then i will have a pool afternoon! Yes, the algea is gone and my pool is back just in time for the hot, steamy weather! HEAVEN!!!

So, the nursery will have to wait another few days . . . then I shall go and see how much trouble I can get into, just like you! HA!

Thanks for the compliment on the penstemmon . . . it is so pretty!

Yes, the big black poodle is mine . . . Jacy. He is a year old and is simply the sweetest dog I have ever owned. Smart, soul of an angel. My precious big 70-pound boy! Thinks he's a lap dog sometimes. I encourage that of course!

I hate that you are potentially going to lose some of your prized plants or trees. I also will lose two yews . . .they have struggled since day one and now it it time to pull them out and replace them. Sad because I love yews, but half dead ones are so unattractive!

Have fun a the new nursery! Wish we lived closer to one another . . . but then, we'd get into twice as much trouble, wouldn't we? HAHAHA! THAT would be a blast!!!