I have a sunny wet area like that. Maybe these will work: (after the plants grew, the soil didn't stay so wet) Winterberry holly, daylillies, chokeberries, bog iris, mock orange, rose of sharon, sedum, houtyannia(sp?), siberian iris, hosta. Just plant and try. I've found that some things that work in my yard,won't in a neighbors yard and viceversa. Good Luck

Okay, I FINALLY got my lists together! Sorry for the wait folks, but things have been soo busy these last few weeks! Here's what I have for the swap: Plants: *Apple Red Delicious seedling: Perennial, FS & WD soil. *Canna "Yellow King Humbert/Robert Wallace(these got mixed up & cant tell apart until bloom time):Perennial, FS & moist. Yellow & red blooms. *Castor Bean -Red(R. communis 'Carmencita' ): Per. in zones 8-11, FS & WD. Grows fast, red blooms. *Seeds are poisonous. *Coleus (C. blumei) seedlings: Annual/Tender Perennial or houseplant. PS & moist, WD soil. *Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii): Perennial succulent zone 9-11 or houseplant. F/P sun & moderate water. Red blooms. *Daylily (Hemerocallis): Perennial-all zones, F/P sun & moist, WD soil. Orange blooms. *Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) seedlings-Pink: Perennial succulent zone 9-10, or houseplant. FS & moderate water. *Hosta T-Rex: Perennial zone 3-9, Part/morning sun & moist, WD soil. To 30" high. *Hoya Fungii: Perennial houseplant. PS, WD soil. White bloom w/burgundy throat. Fragrant. Hanging basket. *Hibiscus Sunset seedling: Perennial zone 9-10, FS & WD soil. Red & gold bloom. *Paperwhite/Chinese Sacred Lily (Narcissus): Perennial zone 8-11, F/P sun & WD soil. *Plumeria (P. rubra) seedling: Perennial, small succulent tree or container plant. zone 9-11, FS & dry soil. *Spider Plant Variegated (Chlorophytum comosum): Perennial. Houseplant or outdoors in Part sun. White blooms. Cuttings: *Purple Queen (Tradescantia pallida): Perennial zone 8-11, F/P sun, moist -dry. Pink blooms, groundcover or hanging basket. *Purple Jew (Zebrina pendula): Perennial, Part/morning sun. Hanging basket/houseplant. Bulbs/Tubers: *Air Potato Vine(Dioscorea bulbifera): Perennial zone 9-11, F/P sun, drought tolerant. Native to Asia & Africa. ...for my wants, please see my trade list. It was completely updated yesterday.... Here are my answers to the questionaire... About my Garden: a Which of these best describes your DREAM garden: All of the above (including 'Much larger!, LOL) b Which of these describes your REAL garden Chaotic c. What is your garden colour scape All of the above d. My biggest challenge in the garden is: All of the above e. My garden is Non of the above- sunny & tree roots! f. I know I am a plant-aholic because...... I get dirtier than the kids when we go outside to 'play' and if weather's bad/cold, I bring the dirt indoors! Thanks Frances for being patient with me, and thanks for hosting this swap! Here is a link that might be useful: Chellflower's Trade Lists

I recently posted on the Soils, Mulch and Compost forum asking for suggestions for plants that would grow well in the named conditions. In the end I deided to my own research simply by interviewing a few of our neighbors and viewing their gardens. Our list, not by any means comprehensive, of ornamental plants suitable for minimally improved tropical and subtropical clay soil is as follows: Abelmoschus Hedychium (Ginger Lily) Agapanthus Helianthus Agave Helianthemum Aloe Helichrysum Alstroemeria Hibiscus Amaranthus Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) Brugmansia (Datura) Ipomea (Morning Glory) Buzy Lizzie (Impatiens) Lantana Camellia (needs some shade) Marigolds (all types) Canna Mirabilis (4 o�Clock Plant) Candytuft (Iberis) Nigella Cleiome Passionflowers (all types) Cosmos Portulaca Coreopsis Physalis Delphinium Ricinus (Castor Oil Plant) Eustoma (Prairie Gentian) Rudbeckia Echinacea (Coneflower) Salvia Frangipani Sanvitalia Gaillardia Sobralia (Orchid) Gardenia Sunflower Gazania Thunbergia (all) Gourds Venidium Heliconia (most need shade) Verbascum Indian Azalea Verbena Indian Blue Sage (Eranthemum) Zinnia It seems enough to be getting on with and I haven�t even mentioned trees or vegetables! Don�t worry. There are plenty I have failed with. If it�s not in the list, it�s probably one of them. One I forgot to mention, but they are surprisingly good, are Roses. You must prune them often, however. One tip I have found very useful. Wherever possible in clay soil sow seeds direct, working in plenty of sand into the drill. The problem occurs immediately after germination when the roots find it difficult to penetrate the dense soil, so give them a good start...and of course don't forget to water! If you�d like to know more please mail me: ifraser57@hotmail.com.

Hi Everyone! Stressed to the max here and going crazy as always! My sister is stabilized and she has convinced them to let her go home!!! Crazy girl! anyway seems like things may be calming down and I can get ready for my 'regular' summer excursions! I got a big box from Brecks yesterday and am trying to get my head around all of these new bulbs. I bought a 'grabbag' last year and most of the plants didn't do well in the dry heat, so they replaced it. WOW did they replace it!!!! I don't mind telling you I would pay a little extra for Brecks bulbs every day of the week! Their perennials not so much, but their bulbs are OUTSTANDING! Trying to figure out where to plant all of these beauties!!! (pineapple lily, peruvian daffodil, lily trees, aaaahhhh, so many flowers so little space) Who knew bulbs sould be so big!!! Look forward to some of these for Barb's fall/winter swap! Tammy, Side Swap box is any trade arranged outside of the organized/assigned swap. :) more goodies to share! Seemed appropriate for a 'surplus' swap! Chell flower what a wonderful box! to send and to recieve!!! Bigmama, I wish I could swap with you, but these coleus have just arrived! I am just rooting them now, but I will probably be looking for homes for the whole plants when fall comes, (I can't keep them over winter) perhaps we can do a trade then or for cuttings when they get a little bigger! Amy what a wonderful box!!! I'd like to get a peak at Chellflower's garden wouldn't you? Well I'd better get to work! I think this swap is now complete! I had a wonderful time everyone, I have enjoyed getting to know you all a little better and learning about your gardens! I hope you will all stay in touch. I definatley think we should do this again next spring! Have a wonderful day! Frances