Hallson Gardens

Congrats Lucy!!!!!! Looks like a lot of biting nails at the end!

knew I should have called in sick today

Spider, it is aquilegia or columbine 'Songbird Cardinal'. I am a fan of reds and this is one I got last year.

$12...had to do it!

thank you for the birthday wishes!!! Lucy, that daylily is beautiful! I do need a new avatar...now I can't decide! :lol: So far it's a good day...had an important meeting to discuss budget issues with my board of supervisors and I get a raise in July! :bd: :D :bd: Good thing cuz we are getting a new...

but Lucy.....

getting older at my age is not easy to deal with!!!

hoping she bought it cuz it's the truth...waittttttt a minute...don't want her buyin' nuffin! *sigh*

Sorry, Lucy...but it's my b-day tmw and I want to be sure of one prezzie!

$10

Glad I could help, gentlemen!

Hi John!

It looks to be 'Sammy Russell' hybridized by Russell in 1951, dor, dip.

Here is a pic of mine....it was ID'd for me by Dr. Darrell Apps as it was gifted to me earlier this spring. I love the simplicity and coloring of its bloom!

~Dee

:D So excited here to see the first flower open on one of many purchased seeds started the winter of '05. This is Strawberry Candy X Cherry Valentine. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/dee_dla/stwcdyxchervalffo.jpg I feel like a proud mama! :lol: Had to show someone other than DH who just gives...

I've gotten them at Staples (office supply store).

I had the pleasure of meeting our own Hank Z and Betty yesterday! :D :D :D They were very gracious in extending an invitation while I was in LaCrosse on my way to Milwaukee. My SIL and I received a personal of tour of their gardens. I enjoy Hank's POTD and commentary so much but don't often comment....

My secret trade came yesterday!!! :D :D :D Perfect timing as I have a new "work in progress" hosta area. THANK YOU to Lela (twoblackdogs) !!! I received: Ice Age Trail ...love this one since I saw your posted pic!!! Beckoning ...so so pretty...love the coloring! Independence ... :cool: speckled marg...

I would love to do that, Karma! This is my first oriental so I have to do some research on what the seeds look like and where to find them.

This jumped into my cart while visiting a local nursery last month! I really like it!

I got this from a friend in Wisconsin last year. Not sure of the name but I really like it.

Hank...I would LOVE to see your beautiful gardens in person! Thank you!!!

I will pm you later or in the morning with my travel schedule and hopefully we can work something out. Kitchen duties call at the moment.

Dee

Hi all! I am leaving on the 31st via I-90 on a hosta road trip...actually it is that four-letter word...WORK related trip to Milwaukee for a week. :o But I don't have to be in Milwaukee till late afternoon/early evening on June 2nd. Will be overnighting at my SIL in LaCrosse for sure on the 31st. An...

Mine was sent this morning...heading east. Not too far to go so it should be there Saturday.

Hard to pick a fav! They are all so in their own ways. Love the ruffles too! Great work as always, Kent!!!

OH Sam....they are all beautiful!!!!!!