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by maidofshade
Aug 31, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Do chickens eat slugs?
Replies: 35
Views: 6403

Re: Do chickens eat slugs?

Hornworm caterpillars and also nice red tomatoes, like to take a bite out of everyone, just a taste mind you!! :lol:
by maidofshade
Aug 31, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Do chickens eat slugs?
Replies: 35
Views: 6403

Re: Do chickens eat slugs?

My husband has chickens, and we have a fence for them, Do they stay in, NO. They fly over or into trees and scratch the living **it out of my hostas. Always favorite ones too. They also like to use fresh planted ones for dust baths :evil: I have a shotgun and warn him about his critter patrol, but t...
by maidofshade
Jun 19, 2009 8:03 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Secret Trade Received!
Replies: 75
Views: 6485

Re: Secret Trade Received!

Hi ZZ Glad you liked them, I was wondering what happened but I know you had your handsfull with what you were doing on "the other Site" :wink: I saw that you added them to your list, so I knew you got them. Glad they arrived in good shape it was very dry here so I was a little worried about how they...
by maidofshade
Jun 03, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: *Completed all trades received!!* Spring Hosta Trade 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 6313

Re: *Closed Names Sent out* Hallson's Spring Hosta Trade 2009

A big thanks Again to Jane, I read the 2 box post also and never even thought I would be the one getting them. I have them all planted in and they are looking great! :wink:
by maidofshade
Jun 03, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Secret Trade Received!
Replies: 75
Views: 6485

Re: Secret Trade Received!

PS You HAVE to read my post on the other secret trade post to see what beauties JaneG sent me. They are some AWESOME hostas! :wink:
by maidofshade
Jun 03, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Secret Trade Received!
Replies: 75
Views: 6485

Re: Secret Trade Received!

OK Mike
You won :lol: But right now Who Cares!! We are just the first couple of happy people who have gotten their boxes in the mail. Happy Planting :beer: Cheryl
by maidofshade
Jun 03, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: *Completed all trades received!!* Spring Hosta Trade 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 6313

Re: *Closed Names Sent out* Hallson's Spring Hosta Trade 2009

OMG!! I think I am the first to get my Package(s). When I got home from work, there were 2 of the coveted triangle boxes on the table waiting for me. I had help from my youngest daughter, who happened to be over to dig hostas btw. Anyway I recieved amazing plants from Jane G. Hats off to you Jane o...
by maidofshade
Jun 02, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Northern gardens are slowwwwww
Replies: 17
Views: 1241

Re: Northern gardens are slowwwwww

I have the last one coming up this week, an on stage. The one in the front is all unfurled but the one in the side garden is taking it's time. I thought for a while spring would never come. And it is tough looking at pictures of unfurled hostas when all you see are plant markers :wink: Now if it wou...
by maidofshade
Jun 02, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: *Completed all trades received!!* Spring Hosta Trade 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 6313

Re: *Closed Names Sent out* Hallson's Spring Hosta Trade 2009

I got my trade in the mail yesterday afternoon :D I had some dug and ready, so watch for that mailman!!!!!!!!
by maidofshade
May 25, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: *Completed all trades received!!* Spring Hosta Trade 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 6313

Re: Hallson's Spring Hosta Trade 2009

I want to play too :D I was having trouble posting but I think I figured it out. Nothing shows up but I clicked to the left of the topic and It worked. :hmm:
Cheryl
by maidofshade
Jul 28, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Summer Hallson's Trade RECEIVED!
Replies: 62
Views: 7921

HOORAY!!!! There is nothing better than pulling up to the garage after work and seeing a Box of Hostas :wink: And a fine box of hostas it is!! :D :D First of all my trader Jon (I am assuming JJR--played a little Sherlock Holmes cause you didn't write your forum name) I hope I have guessed right :oop...
by maidofshade
Jul 19, 2008 6:47 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Summer Hallson's Trade RECEIVED!
Replies: 62
Views: 7921

You are so welcome Judi :D There is a picture of shimmering silk in the Hosta Library. It was fun to pick out ones that you didn't have. I couldn't make myself cut off the flower scapes so I got a Longer Box :lol: Enjoy!!
Cheryl
by maidofshade
Jul 16, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Summer Trade Shipped
Replies: 28
Views: 2854

My trade is off to points south :D :D They think it will arrive by Friday....Watch your Mail!!!!!
by maidofshade
Jul 02, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Hallsons Summer Secret Trade 2008 - ***Closed***
Replies: 29
Views: 3953

Wow That was fast.... I guess I could fit in some more! Please count me in!! Thanks for hosting!! :D
by maidofshade
Jun 17, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Thunderbolt and friends looking good
Replies: 5
Views: 784

I love to see pictures of hostas unfurling--I missed my opportunity to do my own this year. I love the coloring before they turn more blue. Nice hostas :P
by maidofshade
Jun 16, 2008 12:42 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Not Pic of the Day 6-16-08 You'd better watch out...
Replies: 6
Views: 893

Gotta love the mind pictures that your posts conjure up! I just opened a trade package to find Guardian Angel. Can't wait to see this one grow up. I also went to catholic school and we were visited by "St. Nick and Black Peter" :eek: I still can recall some of the looks on the "naughtier" kids when ...
by maidofshade
Jun 04, 2008 4:42 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Not Pic of the Day 6-04-08 "When Good Things Happen...
Replies: 5
Views: 695

:lol: :lol: I love the title of the book you didn't write--I think it could be a best seller, don't we all know some of "those people" I like the seedling surprises, I have a few at first you think who put that there?? :or???: where's the tag for this one, you look again and figure out a seedling. L...
by maidofshade
Jun 04, 2008 4:30 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Secret Trade Received!
Replies: 128
Views: 12058

It's here It's here :lol: :lol: Theresa, Pretends to Garden sent me a great package today. 2 Hostas I didn't have Paradigm YAY and Maraschino Cherry and she also included Luxuriant a variety of Bleeding Heart that likes sun :cool: I am very pleased with her selections. Theresa, don't worry so much--...
by maidofshade
Jun 03, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: Garden Discussion and Gallery
Topic: Do you have a Chipper?
Replies: 9
Views: 2528

We have a gas-powered one. LOVE it. Now I can spend mulch money on plants :lol: