Yeah Joe, I hope that it isn't like last winter, but I did plant a Hybrid of Q. V and Overcup oak near the "late drop" live oak that came up from the roots after last years Real, we'll say WITCH of a winter. I don't want to move it in case the "late drop" dies, but, I want that Hybrid (Compton's oak) to establish there if the "late drop" will not make it in the long run. The "late drop" has several trunks now, but, I don't want to make just one, in case a couple die back this winter, I want the tree to have "options" in a bad situation, I know sounds dumb, but, you know what I mean. If the "late drop" does well this winter, I will still keep the "Compton's oak" where it is. I think the Live Oak "L.D." would possibly croak, at least the top again. But it may increase in hardiness instead, not likely but possible. If the top dies back again, I am done hoping. I know unless it puts out some vigorous growth, the Compton's will overgrow it, and shade it quickly. As far as the L.O. from you Joe, it looks nice and green still. I have stuck a Sycamore seed ball near it, in case it gets frozen to oblivion. I hope that it gets a chance to grow some, and does well this year, though. If so, the Sycamore babies will die easy from some roundup or whatever. I chose Sycamore cause if I can't have Live oak the Sycamore colors will match the tan and brown brick of the house, love the bark also. I am hoping the live oak does well mostly though. The house is about 35 ft from the Live oak, providing some extra warmth, even if it's a few degrees. WE had about 38 F today, but the last 4-5 days, it's been 20's and 30's. Today would have been warmish, if not for the wind. Okay for now. Poaky1

Hi Laine2 Welcome to the very busy swap page! Looking forward to meeting you .I have some monarda that I can share ...and might have one small fan of a mini white iris that you can have ( no trade necessary for this one) I am always up for daylilies so I would be interested in one or 2 and your ground cover anemone sounds very interesting . What would you like from my list in trade other than the monarda ? Here is my list: TRADELIST UPDATE PERENNIALS _______________ Ladybells - adenophora Violets - purple Violets - White with purple Violets - yellow Violet " Freckles" Forgetmenots Lungwort ( 2 different varieties) Evening Primrose Yarrow - white Obedience plant (pink) sedum - Autumn Joy , Frosty morn , acre , bull's blood Rose Campion Feverfew double Rudibeckia Lancifolia Heliopsis Creeping buttercup Vinca - 2 different colors Plume Poppy Chinese lanterns Lily of the valley Lamium White Nancy Echinacea ( Art's Pride -from seed but dont know if it will come true) Brugmansia Hosta ( various) Poppy - red perennial Dame's Rocket Lemon Balm Hops Herb Robert Centaurea Montana Commelina Veronica Touch me nots Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'(pink flower) Anthemis tinctoria Shasta Daisy Lemon Balm Small lilac bushes Ajuga - 2 different varieties Creeping Jenny (lemonlime color) Echinacea doppleganger- couple of small pots Japanese Knotweed Pink Crosswort ( ground cover very pretty) Peppermint Centaurea Dealbata ( pink) One small rooted Wegeila plant (Bristol Ruby I believe - cant remember - getting old! ) Ribbon Grass 1 pot of Giant Reed grass ( this one grows big - 6ft tall + Pussywillows ( potting up rooted cuttings today) IRIS ________ Light Mauve Tall bearded Purple and yellow tall bearded Iris Pseudocorus CANNA ___________ Only one type survived the winter BURGUNDY LEAVES RED BLOOMS BULBS ____________ Snowdrops Poet's Original Narcissus Allium Purple Sensation Grape Hyacinth Star of Bethlehem Fruit ________ Strawberry Currant Thornless Blackberry Daylilies __________ Autumn Red Siloam Uri Winniford Frans Hal Sammy Russell Summer Wine Lemon Lily Grasses ------------ Ribbon Grass Giant Reed grass ( 1 pot) have 3 single fans of a mini white iris ( so three people can get a chance to grab one ) I have 3 single fans of a mini yellow iris (so three people can get a chance to grab one ) I have 3 single fans of a mini rusty pinky color iris ( so three people can get a chance to grab one) single division of an unusual burgundy euphorbia single division of a lemon lime euphorbia 3 small divisions of Elephant grass Good to hear from you ! Signet

That purple mystery is a beauty. I hate to have mysteries like that, though in my yard and I have a few. Beautiful budding on it too. Looking on the net, people post everything from a deep wine to dark purple for Rue Madeleine. Cheetah Safari and Free Wheelin' both look really good. Best in Class is a lovely red. kay This post was edited by organic_kitten on Wed, Jul 2, 14 at 22:22

Amazing! Will there be an appendix added to the Earthtainer PDF on how you pulled this breathtaking garden off this year? I think you've got the magic formula!!- part of that formula might be matching the right plants to the right climate, but regardless this is the most impressive container crop I have ever seen. Out here in Sacramento both of my Bell Pepper plants died this season :( - we recently had 5 days of triple digit weather so that is suspect no1, but I am happy for anyone's feedback since Im new to gardening (my first season). As the picture shows I used a clear plastic bag instead of a black plastic bag. I often see beads of moisture drops under the plastic, could this be breeding harmful mold? And if so how is it any different from using a black trashbag? I used clear because we have a lot of triple digit days here in Sacramento, attached a pic.