I know it's an old forum, but it's very pertinent to what I'm trying to get answers & given that so many years have passed, it may b even better :) Can those folks who have Ceanothus Ray Hartman, as well as the Pacific Wax Myrtle share how those are doing 10 years later? I am specifically interested in knowing about the litter & maintenance aspect (berries, leaves, necessity to prune more than twice a year to keep from growing too wide?), as well as how fast it grew to 10'-15'? I have looked at so many options for my privacy hedge which must be planted right next to the pool (actually in only a 5'-6' deep planter between the pool & retaining wall), & everything either has many berries or leaves dropping (nightmare pool maintenance) or has invasive roots, etc. I am hoping that either Ceanothus Ray Hartman (love the early spring blooms, but concerned about them getting into the pool) or the Pacific Wax Myrtle (I read the female shrub produces berries- how would I know male or female?). I live in USDA zone 10, off 405 & Mulholland/Skirbal exit & the hedge will get full sun - planted against a SW facing wall. TIA for all ur input :)

Stan and I were thrilled to have them here! This is Nita's third visit with us, but it was the first time we met Mike and Timm--but we felt as though we knew them already. Nicest people in the world! I felt so bad for Nita with her back pain, and am glad she was able to get relief. Nita was lucky, because there have been times that Stan and I have had to wait almost 5 minutes to be treated. Our local hospital is amazing (years ago, it was rated as one of the top hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction). I tried every argument to keep them from leaving (even threatened to ask the State Police to close down the roads leading out of town), but Nita has a schedule--and she sticks to it!! I just hope she, Mike and Timm will be back one day...the sooner, the better. BTW, I am holding Rambo...our lovable Yorkie, who found a new best friend in Timm!

Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes! I really appreciate them, and especially appreciate all my friends here at the Kitchen Table. I had a quiet birthday, and actually spent most of the day on the telephone with family and friends. I am blessed to have so many great people in my life. Thanks again!!

I had the great pleasure of seeing all her quilts that she had at that time on a visit with Nita Foster years ago. Wanda has an amazing talent for sure and she sure loves making and sharing them. :)