Yes, bit of an oxymoron, bright solar light. Most of the ones I've seen give off a dim glow at best. Low voltage lighting is much easier to install than regular 110v wiring, definitely do-able by homeowners, maybe you could look into that?

Those are gorgeous flowers and the leaves a beautiful design. Our creator is so artistic. A couple of weeks ago I went to Marion market and I bought a few herbs to plant outdoors later on but my Sylvia put them in baskets on the kitchen island. They look so good and accesible that i do not think she'll let me have them. I may have to propagate some clippings and find my own hapiness. LOL! I also bought a lipstick plant and plant it it in a pot that looks like a giant tea cup. The plant's flowers are trully beautiful. It will be for the porch but with temperatures getting in the low 30's ,I'll wait. Have a good time on your school trip I meant plant trip, he he he. Felix

Marg: I hope that Car. Whipped Cream is hardy in your zone. Most Talbotts here are not, but CWC is an exception Kay: The intense heat has reduced bloom size also. This actually is shaping up to be worse than last year. But for those whose gardens were dessicated last year, that won't be the case. All the extremes this year have taken their toll. Debra: You might consider the tetraploid version of Annabelle, Incrediball. It has more upright stems, although I have heard some complain that its flower heads are less graceful. Annabelle does have a pristine splendor. A neighbor has Invincibelle Spirit. The blooms seem to last a long time, and it stays upright. My Annabelle has such massive blooms, it flops badly after a heavy rain. This post was edited by mantis__oh on Wed, Jun 26, 13 at 14:49

Sharon - I understand all too well the frustration and pain. One of my sisters is/was the Adm. Asst to the Principal of Plaza Towers. She rode out the tornado under her desk...knowing my niece and nephew (HER KIDS!) were just a school away and she couldn't get to them. She is okay...but many scrapes, bruises and bumps. She's going to need some counseling because mentally - she's in much pain over the children that were lost at her school. My own grandson was at Fisher and was "lost" for a short time. The anguish of that short time was tremendous. My parents in Moore didn't know if they still had a home until this morning. It's just been flat out awful. I personally want to thank you. I needed to hear some positives. I lost a dear friend at the 7-11 in Moore. So happy to hear some good news!!! Paula (who's family is all accounted for)