Would it not be worthwhile to dig up the hosta, see what is going on with the roots and replant? I had a Sum and Substance that was attacked by voles and there was a tunnel right under the S & S. Would it not be good to replant and therefore place soil back where the tunnel is (if one exists)? If no tunnel, no big deal, just replant the hosta. If it is voles, would they not make a return visit?

Speaking of Empress Wu, mine arrived a week ago. I had her taped up to avoid falling over. Should not have bothered. That fancy lady had popped her tape off, and was growing already. And I only gave her a small pot, because I'm putting her in the ground or in a huge huge pot, haven't decided yet. I hate to think of tree roots messing with this diva. Mixed emotions, you know? She is special.

Hi all, My mother and I went to the Canadian side in June 2001. We enjoyed it, but the exchange rate was very favorable, and we didn't stay right at the falls. We stayed at a B & B on the lake, just east of Nigara on the Lake. I agree the boat ride is worth it and the portals are not, although some of the kids in the tunnels seemed to get a kick out of it. Some of the things we enjoyed not mentioned: the elevator down to the gorge and a short hike (it was way too hot to walk down) and the botantical gardens were stellar. We were there during the Shaw Festival and went to a play at the festival. It was kind of expensive, but we enjoyed it. The food was much better in Niagara on the Lake than by the falls. There's also a bike/walk trail along the river upstream of the falls, as well as a scenic drive. We walked a short way but mostly drove. We considered but didn't take the trip on the souped up rafts that go up the river to the huge hydraulic hole that forms downstream from the falls.

Do you belong to AAA? Because you are going from US to Canada, I am not sure about transportation. Be sure and have your passports with you. When you are in the area, be sure and visit Niagara by the Sea, if possible. Small town, but oh such a neat town. Just like England. Hope some of our Canadian friends have better ideas.