I got my Grand Canyon in the summer of 2004. It grew slowly but steadly. Last year was a big jump for it. The tree that shaded it was injured so Grand Canyon had to take lots of hard sun. I thought it took it better than the S & S in that area did. . .kind of shocked me. . lol

bnice--If you want to stay near Grand Canyon take a look at the Grand Hotel in the village of Tasayon (not sure of sp)its right outside the entrance to Grand Canyon. Cute little village and there are also other hotels--I think a Holiday Inn across the street.We had reservations at the El Tovar in the park and arrived 1 day early so we had to stay at the Grand Hotel and it was nice. big lobby--hunting lodge look. Sedona was charming, picturesque, but the drive in and out are interesting. Other than that --the food was good, artsy craftsy shops. I agree with Devorah, Flagstaff was interesting but not memorable. My son lives in the Phoenix area so we visit Arizona often. You can check to see if there are Indian sites you can visit, we have done that and some are interesting. No question, Grand Canyon is the place to spend some time. there are paths, shuttle buses if you don't want to walk. Places to just sit and look at the view. We enjoyed staying at the El Tovar, we are trying to stay at the National park lodges one by one and you do have to book over a year ahead. My favorite is the Ahwanee in Yosemite NP. wow!

I have been on both sides with my youngest daughter, and only on the south with my older daughter. My older daughter is very afraid of heights, and this was just not for her. With the younger one, it was two separate bicycling trips, a long time ago. I was in AWE, on both sides. Lori and I hiked down on the south side, but were on a longer bike ride on the north, and didn't hike down. GREAT pictures Nita! Moni

That's beautiful - thank you. How lucky for you to have your daughter as a partner in crime, so to speak. You can share your favorites with each other ;) I just sent an email to Northern Grown Perennials to see if they have any in stock, along with Fragrant Dream, Sweet Innocence and Sunny Disposition. The latter will be in memory of my little cat Sunny, that I lost last year.