I am in northern KY and we got the same wind storm yesterday with up to 75 mph gusts. Two of my neighbors lost large tree branches and some roof shingles. I have a teeny, tiny garden so not a whole lot was damaged. However, 2 days ago I had planted a small hydrangea which had only one bloom on it. It was getting ready to open. Darn wind tore off that one branch! Aaargh! Stupid me did not think to cover the poor thing.

Does anyone know of someone in the Newark, Ohio area that gives demonstrations or classes on making hypertufas?

For some reason I haven't been able to log into Garden Web until today, but I want to add my thanks to all who made this swap so much fun -- it was a blast! I brought home aboiut a 1/3 of what I took, but that was fine by me. I got a good look around at everything before we got started, and when I'd gotten the things I was interested in -- I stopped! Learing some discipline in my old age, I guess. A couple of people mentioned the were interested in the Spring Hill Nursery sale in Tipp City. I can't go, but I got an email about it this morning, so I thought I'd pass it along. (Hope it's okay to post it here) We've had a bumper crop on thousands of plants at the Spring Hill Garden Center and Catalog Greenhouses this year, and we're featuring them all at our June Sidewalk Sale this weekend only, May 30th to June 1st! Choose from many varieties of potted and bareroot perennials, shrubs and trees such as: Gazanias, Heucheras, Festuca, Ficus, Hardy Banana, Penstemon, Roses, Creeping phlox, Verbena, Miscanthus grasses, Jacob's ladder, Re-blooming Iris, Violets, Mini hollyhock's, Blanket flowers, Poker primose and MUCH MUCH more ! The best part is they're ALL ON SALE for ONLY $2.00 each! The possibilities are endless, but this sale isn't, visit us in Tipp City, Ohio this weekend and shop at our June Sidewalk Sale: * Friday - 9:00am until 7:00pm * Saturday - 9:00am until 6:00pm * Sunday - 10:00am until 5:00pm Spring Hill Nursery Garden Center 110 W. Elm Street : Tipp City : OH : 45371 Directions: We're just north of Dayton, Ohio in historic Tipp City. Take Interstate 75 to Exit 68 and go east on Main Street. Turn right on Hyatt Street and go south to Fifth Street. You'll see the test gardens on the left and our store sits just to the east. We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Contact the Store at: (937) 667-4079

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