Dee, I'm glad you finally got it to work. I can't imagine why you would have those problems as it was probably very high volume when we were on last night. The only thing I can think of which may not be the reason was your provider; presumably your 3 computers at home are on the same one whereas at work maybe it is a different one. I'm surprised you didn't call; maybe it was too early. That is one of the few places where I just go ahead and order online; usually I'd rather call like the other poster said. I did notice that they don't seem to store our cc numbers which I don't like when they do but it is more convenient that way, I had to enter it. But there's no way of knowing for sure either way that someone could get your information. I almost trust secure sites over some stranger getting my number though as some could have marginal or temporary people to man the phone banks. Enough of that. I forgot Russian sage. Guess I didn't have it marked and have been wanting some. I've got some seeds, but it takes forever and may not germinate at all for me. I don't know about others, but I'm hooked on buying online and only pick up something locally on rare occasions or see something when I've gone somewhere for supplies. I can get things I'd have to call or drive all over town looking for.

I spent the weekend planting everything I've purchased locally and whatever online orders dwindled in. Then, I forgot I placed a Bluestone order on Friday (thankyouverymuch). I don't know where I'm going to put them! Achillea mill Red Beauty (I always wanted this plant) Echinops Platinum Blue (Just looked to pretty to pass up) Ligularia desdemona (Beats me) Monarda Coral Reef (L-O-V-E monardas; as least I removed the Jacob Cline (which I have plenty of) from my cart!!!!) Phlox pan. Dodo H Forbes (Very pretty) Polemonium Apricot Delight (Very pretty) w/shipping, $48.80. Plus, I'm going to a local nursery, probably tomorrow, with a few coworkers. I won't be able to control/contain myself. When is the next meeting, LOL...

If Donahue's clematis are sold by Bluestone and you are getting them for 50% off, then you are getting a great deal for about $6 per plant. My first three viticellas were from Donahues and they did wonderfully well. I got three last fall from Donahues--Royal Velours, Prince Charles, and Carmencita. Potted them up in gallon sized pots and grew them out over the winter and into February when we had a warm spell and I ended up planting them in the ground. Here they are today doing just great. Carmencita and Prince Charles Royal Velours

I grow several gardenias out in my yard -- in pots. One of them just started blooming this weekend. :-) Gardenia is one of my favorite fragrances of all time!!! I do not bother to select "winter hardy" varieties. I think I have three different types right now....I'll have to check as they bloom, I don't really remember! I lose mine during the hot summer much more than during the winter. YMMV!