I did not plan to order any hostas this year, but Christmas gift certificates were burning a hole in my pocket. I really do not know where I'll put them all, but I have ordered Abiqua Moonbeam, Alvatine Taylor, American Sweetheart, Blue Mouse Ears, Brother Stefan, CliffordÂs Forest Fire, Dark Star, Dick Ward, El Capitan, Great Arrival, Heat Wave, High Society, Leola Fraim, Miss Tokyo, My Friend Nancy, Peter Ruh, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Striptease, and Touch of Class. I know I'll be shopping the vendors at the Midwest Convention in July too, so it looks like I'll be expanding some beds again this year. Mark

Hello EVeryone, Hi Kandhi... SO nice to see you!! How is your Psycho doing? I know your trees will produce this year as always.. You always have such beautiful containers too! I always enjoy seeing your pics. Tks for posting on my thread. i hope you are doing well in this heat. Did you have power problems from the storms? K...I know that you have more than frogs and lizards in your back yard... I have seen pics of your beautiful girls and gorgeous trees! : ) So you have lots of wonderful things in your backyard!!! : ) Jackie...I do think he is a handsome guy!!! He just loves to sit and watch for his dinner!! Thank you for the kind comments!! I am glad you like the pics. It is fun to share when everyone loves to see each others trees. Sometimes we have other pics to share.. "My Prince...!" lol.. I will have to check on him in a few minutes... we have a time to meet at night. LOLOL. ALways nice to see you. How are your cuttings doing? DR? Did u ever find any Tuber roses? I need to buy some especially if thry are tht fragrant. Bill had mentioned them to me when i wa in his year, but i forgot about them and i need to buy some... Where did u get yours? Hey Peg... Maybe that is why he decided to come and check on my trees. He probably saw the frogs hanging off the sides of ome of my pots. LOL... He certinly knows where to find fresh "slugs.." He really watches the trees for these little critters.. I think he is a "keeper" : ) Hey Nicole, I received the pic today.. Oh my what a beauty!! I think i could be in love with this beauty too! We do have the same taste in color ... OMG.. What is a girl to do? : ) I am going to work and my JL Metallic is about to open. What a problem... i really want to see this baby open. Do you think they will let me be late for a couple of days? LOL.. No chance.. I will take pics when i get home and i hope they will be beauties!!! I can't wait!! Hi Mona.... He is smelling as he is watching for the next meal.. I do like to go outside and look for him. I even have my DH looking in the skimmers just to be sure he doesn't get in any trouble while im gone.. I think everyone here at the house likes this little guy!! It is always nice to have someone who shares the same interest.. I do agree! Love it!!! : ) Hi No Clue... He is real... lol i always heard him, but i couldnt get close for a long time. He was so shy.. I have no idea why he decided to finally relax when i came around. I guess he realized that i didn't want any of the slugs... LOL.. Does your DD like frogs? I really like them too! Hi Al!! So nice to see you!! I have read the "Little Prince" I just love Antione de St. Exupery. I have several of his books and i just love them!!! I really like the Avatar too! How cute is he? Since the little Prince took care of his "flower" this seems right tht my frog should be called "The Little Prince" He is the caretaker of the tree and wants to keep her safe... i think this is the right name for my little man!! I knew you liked frogs, but i didnt realize you had that many!! LOL.. thank you for making me think of the new name for my frog... Now, i really am going to go and check on my "Little Prince" to see if he is watching out for the flowers... You have me thinking of this wonderful author.. Love all of your frogs and your yard looks beautiful!!! Even though it isn't a "rose" it can still be a "Plumeria" that he loves.. and takes care of... I just love this little man!!! Thank you for making me think of him again!!! Thanks for the pics and for bringing up the Avatar of the Little Prince. He is a wonderful little man!!! Nicole... They certainly are addicting!! LOL But i only have roome for one "Little Prince" LOL.. I think they like to keep the area clear from any other Bullfrogs,, but i would love to see more around my area. Today, i discovered another frog.. i think he is a tree frog.. Not sure if he is poisonous or not.. so i just left him alone and took a pic.. You my dear, are making me think of that beautiful bloom... LOL.. Here is the other frog..just for you frog lovers!!! He is only about an inch lng... Likes to hide in the shade of the containers.. In the first pic you can tell how small he is... Thanks Everyone!!! Take Care, Laura These are for the DR lovers here... : ) The girl with the "junk.." Babies... Night!! Laura

There is a shrub/tree form of hibiscus called rose of sharon. It can grow up to 15 feet tall if I'm not mistaken. There are also flower forms, which are rose mallows. They are either hardy or tropical. My guess from your leaves is that you have the shrub/tree. It can be pruned to a manageable size if you prefer.

Oh Carole, I am so with you there! At one time, just a couple of years ago, I had something like 15 sets of dishes. I donated, gave away or sold about 5 in the past year trying to downsize. I have at least 30 sets of napkins, probably the same in placemats. Why? Because I love to decorate and setting pretty tables is a (fairly) inexpensive outlet . . . all things considered (LOL). Our home was decorated by me, the way we like it, and unlike many decorators, I’m satisfied and have no desire to alter it. But, I still do need some sort of regular design outlet! I do have mInimal tablecloths, though, as our table is 9 1/2-feet long and, as empty nesters, it’s usually just the two of us at one end these days. And don’t get me started on lamps, as I’m a bonafied “lampoholic ”!