Hi guys, :o) it's time to update this thread! The work is still in progress, a few Roses are still waiting to be planted, and some architectural detail need to be completed, but in a few weeks all should be done! Here's some pictures to share with you the work in progress :o) I've started by the end of April, planting the very first roses, even if nothing of the hardscaping work was done :oP There where still the giant cardoons that I was going to uproot by the end of June. (The blooming rose to the right is the Wichurana Rambler 'Paul Noel') I keep on planting all the summer long, step by step, working very early in the morning (it was SO hot!!), and by the end of August nearly all the Roses have been in place - A bad picture prom the North side of the (shapeless) walk By the end of September, with a more pleasant, fresh air and a couple of showers, we have started with the path, steps and a few other architectural details... A picture with my father in the background, to better show proportions. The path seems to be larger than necessary, but this is to allow the roses and perennials to spread out in the path. By October, two big Moroccan jars have been placed making a striking focal point at each end, The North side (I've planted a Rosemary hedge behind it to hide the back structures and to make a "firm" background) And the South side... In November, some Roses where in flower (Gloire de Rosomanes and 'Souvenir de la Malmaison' in the foreground, with green flowered Chrysanthemums (...how many weeds to pull out...!) The last picture I've take, a few days ago. Note the chipped leaves of the Olive Tree to cover the path, and the steps leading to the small vegetable garden. It looks so bare now...I'm waiting for Spring to come!! Ciao! :o) Maurizio

I had a row of Buddleia davidi's I started from seed and they started seeding around some. I got rid of the whole row and all the seedlings but kept one plant that was all by itself. I have never seen any seedlings come up near it. Maybe they are not self-fertile? I don't cut back the single plant like I used to the row and it doesn't reach such monster proportions either. Thanks for the info, gardengal. I don't really want to remove my Phalaris since it is solving my weedy grass problems. I was so bummed out to see Milk Thistle as a Class A weed one year, as it is a medicinal I would have liked to grow. I don't understand that one as I have never seen it in the wild.

Hi all, The chances of my being able to make it are feeling slim at the moment. After all that swapping and energy and sharing from all of you too! What a bummer. I'm suddenly, at this very late moment, wondering if there is anyone in the Northern area that would be able to bring my plants down to the swap (I'm in Boulder, in the Gunbarrel area)? I guess I should have thought of this earlier. I could drive to Boulder, or out to I25 or 36 etc to bring them to you, depending on where you're coming from.... I have 5 flats worth of plants and about 6 large pots...I could also pare those numbers down and leave just the designated ones if room is tight. Billie - re broccoli - you're right, i did see that post re the mouse and broccoli interaction a ways back and forgot; no worries, and no worries about the melon! and high alt - thanks so much for the offer I guess, if by some chance a ride for plants is possible and there's the possibility of making it work, that a swap could actually take place with some plants making their way back up here... or, hopefully I can make it in the fall. For now, someone else will get to give these lovelies a new home :-). I apologize for getting you all so involved with the items I would love to find a new home for and those I'd love to have! Apologies to you in particular, Skybird - since you've volunteered so many things and got me started on all this, beginning with those fabulous anemones. Although I must say it's been such a joy!...and who knows, maybe we can make it work yet, even at this late hour. What a delight to have found this (very busy forum and all of you guys!)

I've got a couple of white irises I'll dig up for you Rosalinda...I also have diablo ninebark but it doesn't appear to have any shoots off of it. Can you root it? Hilde, I might have a couple of unknown varieties of phlox. I've got several but the tags faded so I don't remember which is which until they bloom. Brenda, I've got your plants already to go. The galardia looks a little wilty but I got plenty of root so hopefully it perks up. If not, I'll get you some more. Tauna, I've got bee balm set aside for you. Is anyone looking for any particular Iris? I've got so many now, and most are in bloom but it seems most years people don't end up taking them. If anyone is looking for any specific colors/varieties, let me know.