Hi VLRON.... I know it's been awhile since you have posted this thread on Garden Web but I thought I'd give you a try. I did a search on "sweet shrub" which is how your post came to the top. A few years ago I moved from Florida (one too many hurricane) and just settled in Missouri. In my Florida gardens I had a sweet shrub growing which I loved. I haven't been able to find any sweet shrubs here locally. Any chance you would part with a few little starts or maybe cuttings that I could possibly root? I would be more than happy to pay postage for them or trade. Don't have a whole lot to offer at the moment other than lots of Christmas cactus cuttings in red and pink/white, and/or rootings from a plant that I don't know the name of....it's a tropical and when you run it through you hand or brush up against it has a pleasant cinnamon type scent. This is a plant however that would have to be brought in during the winter but looks great in a pot as it has alot of foliage. Great for shade patio or decks. If this is something you are interested in by all means shoot me an email. If not, no need to reply...totally understand as your post is from last year. Happy Gardening, Pam pamcrews@yahoo.com

I have lots of the white poppy and would love to trade for the white columbine, if you are willing. Check out my list to see if there might be others you'd like. :) ~Tina Marie Here is a link that might be useful: my page

Hi, I have LOADS of red, tropical huged leaf bulbs that I just dug. Can send all you want. Would love to exchange! Dottie

NP, they are showing now. Pretty good looking plants. 1st needs support because it has big branches growing bit 'wildly' (that is not a criticism :), one I can see is too much to the side. Not a problem, you can just prune one off, or prune some of the smaller branches off to make it more balanced. I am only looking at the photo - but think I would prune off the left branch and the lowest big branch. When repotting, I would get original plant into more upright position. Just a suggestion... As jades get bigger, you should decide what shape you want them to grow into. That is personal preference - I like one thick stem/trunk (that's why I said to prune extra branches off). Once you decide, pruning in early spring will help to keep plants balanced and grow the way you like. Variegated jade looks like 'Tricolor' (but I can't see it clearly), and they are as easy to propagate from leaves as green ones. Sometimes they revert to all green, but will grow. They just grow bit slower in my experience. But plant is very small, and you should grow it bigger before taking leaves on - they feed the plant and help it grow. I have many grown from leaves and also from stem cuttings. The colorful plant is probably sedum and could be propagated very easily from leaves or stem cuttings.