sweet cherry pollinator that won't get huge? I have in my yard what I believe is a sweet cherry tree (not sure of the variety, though if important I may be able to figure it out). However, it has no pollinator; I thought perhaps it was partly self-fertile, since my mom planted it and I can't figure out why else she wouldn't have given it a pollinator, too. However, it flowered like mad this past spring and no fruits set. If any one has a tree available that is likely to work to pollinate mine, I would be thrilled! Thanks.

"Never understood how they drove a shiny, new Cadillac and carried a LV handbag..." Such is startling to see & difficult to understand. Especially if one is earning a decent to good living, but choosing, if not actually to be frugal, at least to be mindful, when spending. I'm just speculating that for the less well-off, it becomes a matter of giving up. Of thinking it's better to just enjoy what can be had with easy credit (acquired at astronomical interest rates). It's a sign in my view, of feeling defeated, not believing that a real future is possible. Why not pay 30% interest on a credit card & grab some fun? Remember, the culture really has, until this economic turndown, & maybe even still, supported the notion that "bling" is the key to happiness. Certain "things" will always confer status among some groups, many groups, as I was suggesting earlier. People want to feel they have some status, some worth, some value, in the eyes of their group. The sad part is, I doubt these people ARE happier with the Cadillac & designer bag, & the mileage it gets them among their peers often turns sour & results in jealousy & ill-will toward them, rather than the respect & inclusion they crave. I think that can be said at all income levels when people merely acquire to enhance their social standing. But it's human nature! Many are on automatic pilot when they spend. That's why I believe whether we are paupers or billionaires, we need to stand back, stop, do some inquiry, and mindfully, consciously choose our goodies.

BB, I was just thinking of posting an update, so perfect timing. Yes the blasted post is gone baby gone! Here is the bathroom layout that ended up working the best after mocking up several different configuration. I actually will be able to fit up to a 48" vanity. The vanity and toilet bump back into the bedroom wall. Shower opposite with angled wall toward the entry to it. I am loving it! Ecko has already made herself at home on my couch mock up! This view is taken standing at front door. Here is the new bathroom layout. That line in front of vanity and toilet is that header beam above. I'm thinking about a flat ceiling with soft lighting over that area. But on bedroom side, that wall will go straight up to the angled ceiling. TV is going there. Not quite centered to bed, but good enough. Still a lot to do, but we are thrilled with everything. Everyone who sees it wants to move in! Thank you my GW fam! Pretty soon, I will be asking for finishes help!

Just browsed Nortland Rosarium website, they are in zone 5b .. and they never sell Felicia nor Perle d'Or .. both of them are NOT hardy for zone 5. That's why I prefer rooting them from cuttings, rather than buying them and losing them through zone 5a winter. http://northlandrosarium.com/table.php Northland Rosarium offered Peter Mayle in Sept. & Oct .. now they offer Rouge Royal as own-root instead. Pretty Lady rose and Miranda Lambert are also offered now. I also see Rhapsody in blue, Love Song, and Twilight Zone offered as own-root. So tempting !! I would buy them if they survive more than 5 years in zone 5a. I'll wait to see if my new approach of digging down to 2.5 feet for drainage & put tons of leaves on top & water in dry spring is successful before buying more roses.