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by Rookie_Green_Thumb
May 02, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Pics for May 1
Replies: 5
Views: 736

They all look great! I really like the looks of your Orange Marmalade. Very pretty. :D
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
May 02, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: May 2 - Sagae and Liberty both glowing!
Replies: 17
Views: 1559

They both look beautiful! My Liberty is doing quite well this year too, other than the fact that it was being attacked by slugs or bugs or somethign.....but now that I've put a stop to that, its looking pretty good. I only have 2-3 leaves that are damaged, otherwise it's doing its thing. It's def. t...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 30, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Deja Blu & Eskimo Pie....HELP
Replies: 11
Views: 1160

I've had the same problem with about three of my hosta....coming back teeny weenie....so I went ahead and potted them with some good soil and intend to baby them this summer and keep a closer eye on them rather than be in the garden.

Good luck!
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 30, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Hey, Hey, got my Hallson's order yesterday.
Replies: 9
Views: 944

Looks like you made some very nice choices! Congrats. I had to laugh at Eastwoods description of walking around w/ coffee in hand...glad Im not the only one that wanders and takes forever to find that 'just right' spot. :lol: My mother and I do a lot of wandering around her flowerbeds doing the same...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 30, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Hey Roxanne....
Replies: 10
Views: 939

Ooohh...that is going to be a pretty hosta! And a nice sized one too!

That little Willie is too friggin cute!! :lol: He does look awful proud of himself and the plant. I bet he makes a great garden buddy!
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 30, 2008 8:22 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Quick note about frost protection
Replies: 15
Views: 1509

I hope no one got hit too hard or had too much frost damage overnight :( We woke up to a little bit of a frost this morning, but I was able to get out yesterday and cover almost everything up. Got my hostas and some of the new plants covered up good, everthing else can stand up to the weather. Im ho...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 29, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Goodnight, Sleep Tight
Replies: 5
Views: 644

It didn't get down to freezing last night...but just by a degree or two. And that was not the forcast. It was supposed to stay in the low 40's, but got colder than expected I think. If the forcast is similar my lawn will look a lot like that tonight. We sure learned a good lesson last year with the ...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 29, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: A few from today - April 26
Replies: 9
Views: 985

Those are great pics! I love that Niagra falls...really eye catching.

I love your potters with the several smaller hostas all in one pot. I think I am going to do the same thing for some of the hostas from last year that came back up as just one or two little eyes. Thanks for the idea!
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 29, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Here are some more
Replies: 7
Views: 736

Those look great! Love that Rascal...nice leaf shape.

Your June really is 'glowing'! :lol: June is on the top of my must get this year.
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 29, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Quick note about frost protection
Replies: 15
Views: 1509

Thanks for the info and the heads up! We just barely missed the frost this morn...it was 33 degrees and it must have rained some through the night, everything was pretty moist this morning. I'll have to check the forcast this afternoon to see if we will get close again tonight or not. Good luck keep...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 28, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Some of my hostas
Replies: 9
Views: 844

Those are all very nice! Love the way that Whirlwind is unfurling...very pretty. Your spilt milk is going to be gorgeous!
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 27, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Giant Tarantula!
Replies: 8
Views: 1473

Its a beautiful fern, and in a very pretty spot too. I've not had much luck with ferns myself. I bought several Japanese painted ferns last summer and they've yet to show back up. Wonder if the rock method works for most other ferns too? I love the way they look in the garden. (with the exception of...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 27, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: FINALLY, the gardens are coming to life
Replies: 9
Views: 838

It does lift the spirit to see everything coming back to life! Your garden is lovely :D
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 27, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: My Hallsons Hostas
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

Those look great! Love that reptillian.
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 27, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: after the rain
Replies: 2
Views: 437

That's beautiful! :D
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 27, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Drought toll
Replies: 8
Views: 955

Last year was the first year of my 'hosta craze'. Since I was new to acquiring them, I dont have that many varieties, and was very excited to see them get a second year under their belt this summer. I lost 4-5, and a few that were small last year, but look like they may be even smaller. Im probably ...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 24, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Photo of H. Francee
Replies: 3
Views: 594

That looks beautiful! 8-) Francee holds a very special place in my heart...it's the hosta that got me 'hooked'! I have two that flank the front entrance and are about 4 years old this summer....they were awesome last year. I am expecting great things out of them this year too. They've gotten really ...
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 22, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Comments about Dianthus Firewitch Pinks?
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Thanks for the tip hapygdnr. I am still leaning very much towards getting quite a few and working with them. Figured that its the only way to learn what works well and what I like. :D
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 20, 2008 7:41 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Comments about Dianthus Firewitch Pinks?
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Thanks for the advice Chris. I was thinking about buying quite a few and doing it up in the front flower beds. Maybe I'll go ahead and get a handful and consider them like investing in annuals? Im not sure. I love the color and the blue little mounds they make.
by Rookie_Green_Thumb
Apr 19, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Comments about Dianthus Firewitch Pinks?
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Comments about Dianthus Firewitch Pinks?

I saw this at a local grower today while out 'scouting' for who has what, etc. Its gorgeous and I would love to put it in our front flower beds..they get direct hot hot sun from about 11:00 am on. And it sounds like this would love those conditions. Anyone have any experience growing this? The growe...