sjmarq--I am so sorry for your loss, and hope you are working through this difficult time. A memorial garden is a wonderful idea, and will bring you many years of joy and memories. In addition to the excellent suggestions above, you might consider getting some seedlings that are not yet named, and naming them yourself after the two people you lost. Many of the people on this forum raise lots of seedlings, and I'm sure plenty of them would be willing to send you one or two. I have many in my own garden, and would gladly send you something if you like solids, but there are plenty of interesting variegated and streaked seedlings out there that might need a new home. There are also seedlings sold on the Hosta Library auction site, and you might find something there that you like, or you could post on the exchanges section of this forum if you would like to trade for plants. Ken is exactly right about Remember Me--it's a lovely little plant that often doesn't grow worth a darn under the best of circumstances, and many people have been disappointed with this one. Guardian Angel is not only a beautiful plant, it's an excellent grower, and very hardy. It does require a large spot, however--it will get nearly as large as Blue Angel. There is a whole series of 'Angel' hosta names out there, from Blue Angel to Angel Feathers, and any of these might be appropriate. Praying Hands is another possibility, or perhaps Tiny Tears. It might help to narrow your choices if you know what size plant you want for the space you have in mind, and if you have a particular color or variegation pattern in mind.

Don't know about the hosta but the twins are wonderful! I also have identical twin grandchildren, but mine are boys and almost 12 years old! Also there was about a pound difference in their weights when they were born....and now Alex out weighs Brian by 15 pounds. This picture is a few years old...but.. How about Hosta Double Vision? Twins....especial identical twins....and especially identical twin girls are a real blessing! Your son and DIL will be majorly sleep deprived for about 2 years....but after that things become easy and so much fun! Lucky Lucky you!! Linda C

I know some plants can LOOK alike, but they grow different, they behave different. Like your Ivory Coast, it's gorgeous. But I have the Sagae and a Liberty and I'll be content with THAT for the time being. I'm consoling myself here too for my friendly yard friend who does the grunt gardening for me, he is acting in a movie in Louisiana this month. He promised me an autographed picture suitable for framing if I keep the weeds under control here.

Oh, my back aches for you! Like Connie said, bet you worked hard at ALL that!!! And--I'd keep those inlaws, fer shur!!! Good job picking a good husband with great parents!!! ;o) Janice