Dean, that last photo just transported me cross-country! Such a restful scene. All the work is finished! I'm just loving the hosta here. Much happier than in OKC. Poor little things just begged to be moved! Last year I had 3 flower scapes on one that I thought turned into a giant! This weekend it sent up ELEVEN scapes! Photographs promised.

I didn't know about a St. Patrick's Day planting schedule for other plants, but both my grandfather and my father always planted potatoes as close to St. Patrick's Day as possible. Of course you must take into account the weather and soil conditions. I watch the 10 day weather forecast closely, and plant accordingly. For instance, seeing that we have several above average temperatures ahead during the next ten days, AND the forecast for rain today, I spent a lot of time in the garden preparing beds for seeding, then planted my first batch of onions and potatoes yesterday (March 13). I also planted a new Red Blaze Climbing Rose. It seems that if the soil becomes saturated and cold weather returns, you can often miss out on optimal planting dates. Right now, my peonies are sprouting up to about 6 inches and my lilacs are full of unopened buds. Another thing I watch for is the leafing of Oak trees- I feel more comfortable in planting warmer weather crops when the Oaks tell me that warm weather has arrived. Ron Z

Wow, sounds nice I would like to go and maybe I will, thanks for the heads up.

Last year this was so much fun. My husband took me and we drove all over Tulsa looking at ponds. It was great trying to read the map and find places, kinda like a treasure hunt :) The people whose yards you get to visit are very nice. If you get to go Have fun!!!! Karen