Michelle, it sounds like exactly something a kid would think of. At least he had a suggestion for his Nana's present. Brennan is one little guy i'd love to get to know. Aren't kids great?

Very interesting. It's great that you have those fences. I'm assuming roses in your zone generally don't become monsters, so that's a point in your favor. And you can grow some smaller ones in big pots on the deck. You're doing a lot of vertical growing. But do at least allow the recommended spacing. It will save having to dig them up and move them next year. Here's what happens when plants grow. 4/14/07: 9 rose bushes planted 5' on center (too close in Florida) and probably as many perennials in a 30' long triangular bed 6/26/07: Growing nicely. 4/4/08: Some roses shifted, one needs to come out, no perennials left except a couple of new daisies, and I think I'm in for some heavy trimming in the future to keep these from encroaching on each other. They're touching now after only a year. At least, being a guy, your back is better built for digging the same hole 2 or 3 times. Mine isn't. It's getting tired. Try to do it right the first time. Sherry

My,my, my, How did I get so lucky? Kate, I really like garden scenes, thank you! Beautiful daylilys. Kate, Joe's and Pug's Kate, LOL. Thank you sweet one. Maureen, is that daylily one that you grow? Carla

I watched it, and her Off their Rockers show after. I enjoyed the tribute more than I expected. A little redundant and predictable but all in all I thought it was a good show. I've always liked Betty White. MeTV is doing a tribute to her with 90 minutes for her 90th birthday. 3 of the Mary Tyler Moore shows with SueAnn Niven in them. I know Mary Tyler Moore has diabetes and she hasn't looked in good health for a long time. I thought she really looked weak and frail on the show last night. Made me wonder how much time she has left.