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by Carol W
Feb 26, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: Hosta Hybridizing and Seed Growing Forum
Topic: Seedlings...what next - update
Replies: 6
Views: 2187

Re: Seedlings...what next - update

She sure is a cutie! And I can see she will be a big helper though out the years to come! :wink:
by Carol W
Feb 10, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Is Great Expectations still the best of its type?
Replies: 14
Views: 1862

Re: Is Great Expectations still the best of its type?

I have all 3 GE, Thunderbolt and Northern Explosure, I'm in zone 4. Both Thunderbolt and GE have a steady growing rate and increased at least double their size from year to year. Both of these have had to fight with roots from trees and haven't stopped their growth. Where as my Northern Explosure ha...
by Carol W
Dec 13, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Today's pic 12/13
Replies: 7
Views: 1832

Re: Today's pic 12/13

Linda, I would add "Lena" to my yard! The color, leaf shape and size is very nice! Hopefully in the future "Lena" will be available.
by Carol W
Dec 08, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Slideshow of Hostas in my garden in 2008
Replies: 10
Views: 1169

Re: Slideshow of Hostas in my garden in 2008

Super slide show one of the best I have seen! Great hosta's you have there, sure enjoyed the show!
by Carol W
Dec 07, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Northern Exposure
Replies: 8
Views: 1223

Re: Northern Exposure

Linda I have to wonder if it might be the same grower, since we both live in N W IL? If not the same one, like you I'm so happy to have found Chris and Brian by far every hosta I have gotten from them has had a great root system, the hostas are larger, healthy and true to name then any I ever gotten...
by Carol W
Dec 06, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Northern Exposure
Replies: 8
Views: 1223

Re: Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure one of my top favorites and was the first expensive hosta I bought about 9 years ago. I remember I took several trips 3 or 4 and phone calls to the hosta farm to buy one that summer, everytime they still had not divide any yet. On the last call towards the end of summer I was told ...
by Carol W
Nov 01, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: what looks good yet?
Replies: 3
Views: 601

Re: what looks good yet?

As I went out to feed our 2 rabbits this afternoon I checked the gardens to see what if any was still looking good. June, Remember Me and Ice Age Trail were the only ones. Didn't expect any since last weekend we had snow, rain and freezing temps plus stong blowing cold winds. None of these are in a ...
by Carol W
Oct 14, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Hibiscus
Replies: 14
Views: 3717

Re: Hibiscus

Very nice flowers on them! I only have one left a white one, which has been the closest to the house with more foot traffic. I'm thinking the groundhogs or some night creature have ate, killed the others. Next spring I'm going to divide it, it's been in the same location for as least 5 years. Plus I...
by Carol W
Oct 06, 2008 3:42 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: How do I save this hosta?
Replies: 8
Views: 1256

Re: How do I save this hosta?

weed30 wrote:Thanks to both of you for answering. I will just order another one. Poor hosta :(
Yes order another, but also I would give it a chance using Josh suggestion as I notice an eye bud on the crown which looks heathy.
by Carol W
Sep 21, 2008 1:34 am
Forum: Daylily Forum
Topic: Stems with fans growing
Replies: 6
Views: 1285

Re: Stems with fans growing

Thanks everyone you are the best, this is the first time I've seen or maybe noticed this growing on one of the daylilies. Really surprised me, first thought was maybe a seed had fallen on one of the leaf thingy that grows out of the stem...then I noticed it was attacted to the stem! The one in the s...
by Carol W
Sep 20, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Daylily Forum
Topic: Stems with fans growing
Replies: 6
Views: 1285

Stems with fans growing

On 2 different daylily stems while I was collecting seeds today I found a baby daylily growing. One looks to be a single fan whereas the other looks like there is 3 fans. Photos included. What should I do with these? Plant them in the ground now or in a pot? If a pot can I grow them inside over the ...
by Carol W
Sep 20, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: The BIG small one
Replies: 5
Views: 1618

Re: The BIG small one

Well that a lot larger then mine about 4" long by 1/2" wide, yet it's a second year TC. Also is your in a very sunny place? As mine is still mostly blue, green, yellow and white streaks.

Here's a picture but sorry not the best photo:
by Carol W
Sep 12, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Seedling from Chris seeds
Replies: 2
Views: 502

Seedling from Chris seeds

One of my favorites from Chris's mixed red stem seeds. Love the wavy leaves, it's first leaf showed a hint of a wave and it just keeps getting better!

Image
by Carol W
Sep 11, 2008 1:46 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Deja Blu sport
Replies: 10
Views: 786

Re: Deja Blu sport

Nice hope it stay for you!
by Carol W
Sep 10, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Help what is this?
Replies: 7
Views: 2202

Re: Help what is this?

Joan it's not small!
by Carol W
Sep 09, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Hosta Software
Replies: 9
Views: 1123

Re: Hosta Software

by Carol W
Sep 09, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Help what is this?
Replies: 7
Views: 2202

Re: Help what is this?

Thank you Chris, that's it! :lol: No wonder I could never figure out what it was as I was looking under-searching perennials.

"and so delicate looking!" the flower is but it stands it's ground even in the toughest wind storm.
by Carol W
Sep 08, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Help what is this?
Replies: 7
Views: 2202

Help what is this?

I lost the tag and can't even remember what it is?
by Carol W
Sep 08, 2008 6:46 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Your favorite type of plants or characteristics?
Replies: 20
Views: 2244

Re: Your favorite type of plants or characteristics?

Chris your Raspberry Sorbet looks like there is some streaking going on a few of those leaves? Or is it just the way the light hit them? You sent me a bonus of Raspberry Sorbet this spring and I must say I love this one. It demands attention, you can't help to draw your eyes to it! Always looks grea...
by Carol W
Sep 07, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: New Purchases...Thanks Chris and Brian!
Replies: 10
Views: 961

Re: New Purchases...Thanks Chris and Brian!

What a wonderful bunch of super looking hostas!