Alright, I will do some more research then. Most likely Solidago rigida then.

Susan isn't that just awesome :-) Thanks Siam...can not wait to see more of your garden again. Cassie it will come. Just stay snuggled up. When I look towards the window right now, I see the darkest burgundy Amaryllis bloom I have EVER seen. Of course INSIDE on the window sill lol. Tomorrow I hopefully will get a picture of it. Lucy

I did alot of trading for the first time in a long time this past year [new home, new garden] and was more than happy with ever trade I made. I don't keep records so it is hard for me to remember everyone I traded with. After going thru all the pages on the trade forum, the following are the traders that I KNOW are wonderful people but it is in no way complete. Woodthrush debbiep cocomo micke marcella Recipesaver2 mamajack jen frazier tucker303 ensatagirl barbcoleus If I traded with you and your name is not on this list I am very sorry to exclude you but the memory is the first to go! HA-HA. I want to make special mention of two traders who's screen names I have forgotten [if you recconize yourself feel free to e mail me and I will add you to my list!] who in my opinion went above and beyond to make good trades. The first was fairly recently and she sent out a second complete box after the first was "lost in the mail" and arrived DOA. The second was back in the spring and sent me several rooted rose cuttings that have THRIVED and are currently blooming in the garden. Thank you to everyone who traded with me this past year and know that my garden is a MUCH nicer place thanks to you even tho I have forgotten your name. nova aka the forgetful one

You guys were great and really made me think. I've got the layout already with good workflow. I'm waiting until I get the actual design before I purchase the pendants and chandeliers. The contractor is providing the other lighting (cabinets and recessed). Definitely using dimmers. Also getting a mocket for the island. Granite is picked, but not purchased. Waiting for the plan to come back and tell me if I can get away with one slab or will need two. Then I'll go plunk down a deposit if I can find it again. Definitely an eased edge. Painting and finishes are in the works with the GC also. Haven't planned for any toekick drawers, but I want soft close and all drawers on the lower cabinets. Am skipping the tapmaster. But considering some sort of water filtration. Hubby drinks a ton of water. We'll have it in the fridge door, but thinking it would be good since I'll be filling the coffee maker a lot. I got a wasteking disposal and a stainless ticor sink. Do I need to get a "sink flange" in stainless? I think I read the one that comes with the waste king is bright chrome. I'm definitely taking before pics, and I better get on the ball on that. And I'll surely need a place to put a stepstool somewhere.