I was there in August and surprised myself with all the photos I took of bark features. The gardens are celebrating their 150th anniversary next year. Those metasequoias were planted shortly after WW II, and are truly majestic. Nearby is a zelkova with wonderful fluted trunk taper. I noted a parrotia that was peeling and flaking, and several maples, not just paperbark, with beautiful bark. Guess i need to go back after leaf fall and take more pics. Truly a world class garden. brian

I am so happy to see your pictures again! I was here back then, but mostly lurking, which I still do a lot because I am not very good about id-ing my plants since the dogs destroyed my labels and I gave up There are a few I know the names of, but not too many. You were one of my secret mentors when I started my hosta planting! I am sorry your 'When I Dream' was a disappointment, but there is so much to love about your gardens! Thank you for that!!!

These are my 26 and 21 year olds along with a few I grew from seed from them. The tall one is about 7 years old from seed. Its like there are more flowers that dont show up in the photo than do show up. Tough to get a good shot with out going all out. Either way I thought that they were looking good.

Hi missy, thank you. we still love our cabinets. I don’t have any right now but will get some. Be warned though, ou kitchen is tiny! We actually don’t have a microwave. We stopped using one about 15 years ago and haven’t really missed it, though I know not everyone can get by without one.