Probably the most prolific breeder of heucheras is Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nurseries. Thierry Delabroye of France has also put out some really good ones, such as 'Caramel'. I believe that Walters Gardens out of Michigan is responsible for the 'Dolce' series of heucheras. Those are the main 3 that I know of.

Thanks for the pics, Mocc. I need 'Mistress Mabel' for the trifecta. 'Austin Dickinson' is more robust and showy than I thought it would be; stout petioles and leaves of above average substance, with bold white margins streaking to the leaf center here and there. Yup, 'Blue Angel' finally acquired. Certainly a must-have for the hosta garden. 'Striptease', also a must-have, in my opinion. LOL With hosta, do you realize there are, I think, hundreds of different varieties that are 'must-have' plants? Of course you do, that's why many of us have hundreds of varieties! Love this hosta stuff. Even since last season, I've seen quite a few varieties that were babies in my garden make a nice leap and start showing some size and mature looks. It's extremely satisfying and enjoyable. I remember my first, 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', when it was just a tiny thing, and four years later, it's really looking like a mature plant. Just from that single one, I have an idea of what to look forward to in the next few seasons; Except now I have MANY plants I can watch as they mature. With care, patience and a bit of luck, in the future I can have my own mini-botanical gardens, literally in the backyard! Regards, Don B.

Howdie Everyone!! I know I am late being its Saturday evening LOL!! I will raise a glass of water you all!! Yesterday was my day off and Drew had off as well so not wanting to be left out Frank took off as well. It was a grueling week here in our fine city. A cop, a very young cop was killed in the line of duty. Its just so sad. There are no words to express how gut wrenching it was to watch his young widow-5 months pregnant during the viewing. Did I know him?? Gosh you guys are gonna think I have tons of cop friends but honestly I don't but yea I did know him, well I knew him thru my Brother Stephen and his son, my nephew Stephen. I met him and Kim at Stephen Jr's engagement party last October. John was to be in the wedding party. When big Steve was hospitalized last spring, John made sure SIL had a police parking permit as the center city parking was horrendous. Frank says he met him at the hospital but I do not recall that at all. I did go to high school with his aunt. I also have a dear co worker who very suddenly, lost her husband on Tuesday. One minute he was sitting in his chair so Linda headed out to have her after supper smoke, she returned and he was blue. It was a massive heart attack. They were common law husband and wife and from what I have recently learned about it, Pa is not common law friendly. These 2 were very poor. Davey carried no life insurance so Linda was forced to have him cremated. Its still very costly so I have been collecting to help her family out. They have 3 children. Linda is the lady who gave me my dog Gretchen. I have been cooking for them and I plan to stop by with everything tomorrow. So with all this sadness, we decided to get out of dodge and go to a nearby home and garden show, after we went to Ikea. Last week Ikea had a sale on a 3 drawer chest so we popped in but it was so crowded we just got 2 chests and went home. We had a very late lunch and came home. Today I had to work but when I got home I finished my family room painting project!! Now I just have to do a good cleaning and stage the room. Tomorrow I also have to work but I plan to visit my friend early in the day before I go in. There are lots of new listings in and around our target area so Frank plans on taking Drew for a drive to take a look before we ask for a showing...gosh I am just overwhelmed with all the options!! I have a full week of work ahead of me but next week DD has her spring break and she has scheduled her wisdom teeth extraction!! YIKES!! So I plan to take a few days off to tend to her. With any luck she'll be ok by Friday of that week so we can go to the flower show!! Sorry to have such a depressing TGIF here...hopefully next week will bring some better news!! Cheers to you all!! Susie Here is a link that might be useful: Link

enjoy your visit, i'm sure you will have a wonderful time and eat a good deal of great foods. we are still having summer-like weather. i was wondering last night what winter will be like. we could use some rain too. maryanne