Roselee wrote: "...my favorite magical places...belong more to Mother Nature...(because)...it's really all her garden anyway..." My sentiments exactly! I just adore you Roselee. You have that wry sense of humor that I like. You're a strong woman with a lot of spunk, but very caring and loving, and I respect that about you. I enjoy your posts so much. Please come on here and post more often. ~Annie p.s. - I call my place "The Ranch", even though it's just a tad over being 3 acres...and I often say "the back forty", when talking about any part of my yard that is furthest from my back door, least likely to get much attention, and out of hollerin' distance.

Though I am no fan of succulents, this is very cleverly done, and quite attractive.

Teri, what a thrill when the first blooms appear on a new rose, the first of thousands to come in this case. If it were not for it wanting to grow so large I'd say it is the perfect garden rose for everybody because it's so healthy and beautiful with its large, full, fragrant flowers and frequent repeats. You've got an ideal place it it and I'm looking forward to more pictures.

Is your email 'neptara' something? I answered that email and just got another that said "Will try again from my home e-mail" so evidently you or whoever sent it did not receive my reply.