Beautiful setting. "This area is still a work in progress". Yes, we all struggle for just that perfect setting. You have done well and your determination to achieve that shows in your work. Great selection of cultivars. Weeping White Spruce = Picea glauca 'Pendula'. I am glad to see the ADT and gas meter fade from the scene. Dave

Unfortunately, I do remember Black and White photos, movies and television sets. There is nothing like living technicolor for showing off those gorgeous Rufous Hummingbirds!

Is it okay if I show you a couple more things? This is Cramoisi Superieur, a frilly red and very nicely scented China. I took the picture by sticking my camera through the chain link fence. I've got the best neighbors! They let me plant things over there when I run out of room in my yard. Look at all the buds! It never stops blooming ... Columbines are wild this year. This is another cross of the yellow 'Hinkleys columbine' and the dark purple 'Little Winkie columbine' ... I didn't even know I had these until I spied something pink deep within the rainforest of 5 ft. tall Larkspurs. They are Byzantine Gladiolas and my friend, Linda M., said she probably passed them along to me. Brave little fellas to show up amongst the giants ... Here is a link that might be useful: More about Byzantine Glads ....

I agree Nicolaworth. I really am not one to want to move things but sometimes it is necessary . I do that with furniture then half the time move it back to where it was. About three smaller ones are almost under Touch of Class so someone has to go and looks the easiest to move the smaller ones. Gosh only knows where to. I don't want to dig out any more lawns so maybe pots could be in the books . I have only bought one this season and that was hosta of the year Curly Fries. I have every year so would be hard to quit that tradition now. I get withdrawal when I see everyone's beautiful new or different ones I don't have . For now!!!!