If I remember right, the Botanical Gardens have their official opening in October. The roses were planted this spring, I'm pretty sure. Compton Garden in Bentonville is a wonderful newer garden of native plants (with markers) and a beautiful nature walk. It's only a block or two from the square in downtown Bentonville. Peel House is in front of the WalMart Super Center and well worth a stop.

I love garden tours. Wish I could've gone to this one. We need to remember to watch for it next year. Did anyone go? I'd love to see photos.

Thanks violet,I did bookmark it. I loved it even tho i'm an ole Arkie. I'm close enough to MO to go up there,and the info pertains to us in the southern ozarks too. vickie

With your hostas - I'm guessing that they will need more shade in Arkansas than where you are now since you would be farther south. You probably know that some trees are better to garden under than others. Hopefully you can find land with some deep-rooted trees like oak. I would not be embarrassed to take a shovel along before I made my final decision so you can see what the ground is like. We had to blast when we built our walk-out basement home but the neighbors on each side of us didn't. We hit solid limestone and after a few days of blasting, we decided it was deep enough. The equipment is expensive and if I'm not mistaken, some places you're not allowed to blast. You have to use other methods which might be even more expensive. If you're set on having a berm home, you may want to talk to a builder in that area to see what their experience has been. Have a happy Thanksgiving and let us know how your trip goes.