Sundowner, I loved reading your story. I wish I could have bought dahlias from him. He sounds like one of life's little gems that is easily overlooked.
Piney - Those lilies are spectacular! I agree, dahlias are a lot of work! Its easy to let them freeze.
Jeannie, Your Hostas are awesome, they remind me of home. (New England) I don't see them here in LA, I wonder if they grow here? I certainly have emotional attachment to plants, i always have for as long as i can remember.
Sharleen, It all sounds so lovey... I would love to see some pictures! Its horrible when Dahlias freeze. I felt so guilty after I let that happen to mine years ago.
Wendy, those Stargazers shots are beautiful!
Hummm, I have never seen a lobster moth and I spent many a year on the coast of Maine.
Water Lilies amaze me.
I love to smell the roses
Poppies are pretty special too!
This is from one of my babies. I've nearly killed her several times, but this year she is doing better than ever.