Hi Mona, my mom and I often see things that are half dead taht we threw in the woods survive. She always says nature it the best mother. I love the color of the Inky Fingers x Cerise Masterpiece one on the lower right. And the popcorn pete x Johnny Cash. Why do you have to throw some away? just gorgeous! Someday maybe I'll learn how to do this.

Boy, Cameron, you are right!! They laid out a beautiful design on the lot - the trees, etc. all just in the right spot. I am just trying not to screw it up. lol!! And yes, the burgundy is the Sand Cherry. Mora - I had nothing to do with this, other than working in a couple of bags of manure this spring!!! gottagarden - yeah, I need a new camera!! There is the slight cast of blue/voilet on the flowers - almost imperceptable. the shape of the flower is fairly triangular. foxesearth - I would have thought stocks to be fragrant...btw, we have a family of red foxes up the road!! friend, you are right - lilies. can't wait to see what colour. From the age of the garden, I am guessing orange, but the lady 2 owners ago was mad for pink, so I have my fingers crossed. Thanks for all of you kind comments, and for not mentioning the weeds!!!

Thanks everybody!! Glad I can convert some of you to the purples!! :o) Debra - I got a nice 4 fan clump of HD from the seller last fall, and it seems to be doing well. I get all giddy when I see it bloom - it has become one of my favorites (and therefore has had it's pollen all over my garden). I sure hope that fan comes back like gangbusters for you... :o( What a bummer. lalalandwi, I had to wait 2 years for Darlyn to have enough GW Painted Pony to sell. I think they are a smaller hybridizer AND that one is in high demand. I took a quick peek and both GWPP and GWTP are sold out. BUT, if you email them, they will send you an email when they are available. They were GREAT to work with and send wonderful plants. In fact, the bonus they sent bloomed today too! Greywood Farm Greywoods Dusty Buds

Baja California has done really well for you Debra, I've really enjoyed your photos of it. I don't have anything blooming right now, last bloom on a seedling yesterday. I do have a bloom scape on another seedling coming up, probably won't bloom for another week or so.