Commented: Planting oriental hot lip lilysI just ordered four "Hot Lips" bulbs. I don't know if you can grow these inside without pre-chilling your bulbs first. I suspect that they will need 6-12 weeks in your refrigerator before br...
Commented: Cardinal Vine growing in 4 days!It's awfully early to be starting seeds in Iowa. The challenge will be keeping your Cardinal Vines alive inside for the next four or five months.
I hope you saved some of your Mom's seeds for a later...
Commented: Does it get any harder?I have a similar area in my yard, although mine is fairly sunny. Try googling "rain garden plants". These are plants that can take both "wet feet" and very dry conditions.
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