I love Sunset magazine, I'm a two-generation subscriber, but really nice to see the link and flip through all the gorgeous photos with additional links for info about some of the gardens. I have over an acre, and have two very tiny strips of lawn out front, more for color and to break up our lanscaping, and a small square of lawn in the back again, just for color. The rest is planted in nearly all water-wise plants on drip. After working on our sprinkling system, fixing leaks, and switching some areas to drip I was able to bring our water bill down by about 50%. Thanks for sharing, jkmom. Patty S.

Kathy, a very different rose than Tuscan Sun. TS has loads of petals, is more heat sensitive and fades quicker, takes longer between flushes--but this last growth spurt and round of blooms is amazing. Tuscan Sun has more vibrant early-bloom colors, red orange tan, fades to a beautiful pale shade of salmon white that can stay on and look good. Much smaller petal number, though. There is something to be said for both of them, really. Kathy

thanks for the nice comments. Joan, I have been busy with our 2 1/2 acre garden plus all our flower beds, the plants are growing good but unfortunately the weeds are too! Did you watch the weather, they said the next couple of nights could have really could sunsets and sunrises because of the haze from the forest fires from Canada, you know I will be checking! Have a good day everyone!

I really enjoy the different moods that sunsets provide. They're kind of like women. Wildly unpredictable but in a terribly exciting and inviting sort of way. ;) Thanks for sharing your pics, Joan.