ROFL Jeanne... 'Op' means 'opportunity'. Aside from Salvation Army (they call them 'the Salvos' here) and St Vincent De Paul (Vinny's), there are places called 'opportunity shops' where monies would go to some kind of charity. May be a British term. I've nipped the pieces. The dish had cracking in the glazing on one side and smashing wouldn't have bode well b/c the glaze would have flecked right off. Even with nipping, there was a alot of glazing flecking. That's something to be watchful of when you buy plates/dishes, even some tiles, to use in mosaicing. The tiles I used for the mosaic in my bathroom also kept flecking so a lot of material was lost and unusable. I sometimes scratch at a piece before I buy it to make sure that won't be too big a problem. And I don't smooth the edges. Once the piece is grouted rough edges aren't a problem. Com'on, you gals... I know you're both itchin' t' get that mosaicin' goin'! Suzie, you've been on such a roll lately I expect a mosaic from you by next week!!! HAHAHA

queenbee, It is so exciting to get new roses. The big box stores here only carry knockouts, too. Very disappointing. I have some of those on your list. You may want to ask the lady at the store you have found if they have a website or catalog that shows the roses they carry. You can then research the roses before you purchase them. In my experience, the roses that have performed best for me were ones I took the time to decide upon, instead of the impulse buys I have, although it is hard to resist them when you are at the store. Good luck with your roses and let us know how they perform for you.

What a great day of shopping you had, Alexa! I wish I could shop locally and find daylilies like that. I like that Double Orange Tet and, of course, Jolyene, and Royal Occasion. You did good. Sherry Here is a link that might be useful: If only sweat were irrigation...

Oh wow that is pretty! I hope the centers on mine start turning white soon. I was pretty excited to find a Golden Meadows since I have seen some really nice photos of it too. Anyone have any advice on what type of light conditions these two would prefer? Thanks! Linda