I would definitely request a functioning remote thermometer. I have one but it never seems to read when the main control is inside. I think maybe it's too far away. And I'm constantly focused on the temps. So it's quite frustrating not to be able to tell what's going on in there. FROM INSIDE MY HOUSE That about a hundred other things :)

I'd like about 200 new hosta to fit amongst the 200 ferns and 100 hellebore my new dream shade gardens would call for. But that's the easy part. I'd also like the garden space - tilled, and raked and ready for the new plants. Soil must be prepared to my exacting standards. While the soil is being prepared, I would like to spend a long springtime in the south. I'd start in the desert when the spring rains bring the flowering show, and gradually work my way north and east, so I could experience as many springs as possible. Eventually, I'd arrive back home in our own northern spring to contemplate the new garden space. I'd dream about it for a few weeks, twig the design for another few, and then actually plant the new plants. In the meantime, I'd enjoy the hundreds of varieties of peonies I had planted throughout my dream property. I have peonies and some very nice ones too, but I can never devote the garden space I'd like to to a plant that has such a short bloom season, but provides so much beauty in bloom. By the way Santa, I've just started.

Thanks for pointing out the exchange list.

I agree with Jan - I would love to have Southern Dazzle from Nicole Harry. Now I could also make a want list that is quite long. I would love to have many of the Stamile intros for '09 and some from the Gossards and some from the Rices and on and on and on. I have told my husband that I want $$ for daylilies for Christmas and birthday. I think he will gladly do this since he has such a hard time shopping for me. He is happy for me to make it so easy for him. At least I hope he takes me at my word since I have already reserved Sir Francis Drake and Get Jiggy from Floyd Cove plus won several on the Lily Auction. Happy Holidays, everyone! Ann