Arnold Schwarzenegger's anabolic steroids! No actually I repotted the mother plant earlier this year and this piece got accidentally dislodged. It really has 4 bpulbs and probably had already set the inflorescence. This is the routine appearance of this plant's flowers. Notice that it has brand new roots at the base of the closest bulb. Should make a new growth and bloom next year. Nick

So sorry to hear of your loss. I think since DGM enjoyed gardening so much, she'd love the idea of plantings in your garden, in her memory. On a happier note...Happy Anniversary! Looks like you did some very successful shopping! I love 'one stop shopping' at community TS's...seems you find such a variety of great things. I have the same 'rant' with my GW. So many times I see items that are marked either the same price or higher than the store. Your candle holders were a great find..price and all, they were definitely waiting for you. Lovely cake plate and cute bunny dish. My favorite are the pretty For-Get-Me-Not plates. I love their delicate pattern. I'm thinking their name is also fitting to remember DGM by. I see great tablescapes using them and your other lovely dishes..which were also a great buy. Hope you and DH enjoyed a nice Anniversary with his favorite cake. jane

Though there is a marriage forum, I think it is important to acknowledge the poster's emotional pain. Have you considered marriage counseling? If your husband won't go, then go by yourself, at least initially. Getting the perspective of a neutral third party, one trained in issues such as you are experiencing, will help you. Your husband's actions seem unhealthy to me, verging on control, which can lead to worse problems, including isolation and abuse, if you aren't careful.

They are certainly well named.Charles Dickens may have used them in the bottle factory or was it Nicholas? So many different colours around now. I saw a garden of white prostrate ones in a church garden. very effective. chas