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by newB
Jun 15, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Secret Trade Received!
Replies: 75
Views: 6484

Re: Secret Trade Received!

Wild (aka Cindy), I am so glad that your package arrived! I had great fun shopping at Hallson, Chris was wonderful and patient as I spent forever looking and deciding what to send, of course it was not easy, you have quite a list! I am very fond of First Frost as well as the others. I also got an op...
by newB
Jun 15, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: First hosta bed almost done
Replies: 7
Views: 800

Re: First hosta bed almost done

Wow! I wish you lived closer, then I could impose upon you to come and help me with my new house/gardens! Great Job! How do you feel about a visit to Michigan? Its really not that far...... :lol: I understand about waiting for the siding, it will be next year before we get to ours, we have plumbing,...
by newB
Jun 15, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: *Completed all trades received!!* Spring Hosta Trade 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 6306

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

Hello all! Sorry I did not get this posted Friday, our move has my weekends packed (pun intended :P ) and I did not have a chance to post before today :eek: Sorry!!!!! Sounds like everyone is pleased :D I am not quite sure who is happier, we should do a poll, the senders or the receivers :lol: I got...
by newB
Jun 05, 2009 12:43 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: *Completed all trades received!!* Spring Hosta Trade 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 6306

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

Well folks I just have to take a minute to let my poor secret trade know that they are going to have to wait :( But... it will be worth it! I promise! I don't have anything that I can send from my garden so I gotta go shopping! All the Hosta my trade will get will come directly from Hallson :D I jus...
by newB
May 28, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: my list/your list
Replies: 669
Views: 426480

Re: my list/your list

Well I think I finally got it!? I still can't figure out how to get my list attached, so I am posting it here since I could not resist the trade even though we are moving in 3 weeks! My only excuse is I have bigger and better Hosta areas :D Did I really need an excuse though? :lol: 1. August Moon 2....
by newB
May 25, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: Garden Discussion and Gallery
Topic: peony question
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

Re: peony question

I have not moved nor mulched them in the past two years (I am trying to wait as long as possible to move them as I know they do not like to be moved and fall is best) and I am not physically moving anything until I we are moved in so I can be at the house to water and watch everything! so I have not...
by newB
May 24, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Garden Discussion and Gallery
Topic: peony question
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

peony question

Hello,

I have two huge peony plants that were amazing, but the last 2 years they seem to be shrinking??? They look healthy just not as large nor as many flowers. Any ideas as to what may be up with them? Also we are moving, what is the best way to move them?

Thanks!
by newB
May 24, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 17
Views: 1114

Re: Where to start?

Wow! Linda, Just WOW!
by newB
May 13, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Anyone have a pic of Moon Waves?
Replies: 6
Views: 661

Re: Anyone have a pic of Moon Waves?

Here is a picture of my Sun Power this year. It is really green, I am still having doubts about it being Sun Power but it looks like it is suppose to other than the color that is :D
by newB
May 13, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Happy Mothers Day!
Replies: 2
Views: 432

Re: Happy Mothers Day!

Sorry, I boasted about our Mothers Day trip to Hallson and am just now posting. Forgive me! we are in the process of moving and I just started a new round of chemo, so I am running a few days behind :blush: I went with 4 out of my 5 children + hubby last Saturday morning, yes in the rain, Fortunatel...
by newB
May 08, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Ever Wonder What the Neighbors Think?
Replies: 17
Views: 1230

Re: Ever Wonder What the Neighbors Think?

:lol: :lol: :lol: Thats great! I would love to see you bowing to your Host!

Thanks! It is good to know that I am not alone and that there are other nuts like me out there :lol: :lol: :lol:
by newB
May 08, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Excited! Saturaday Hallson trip Planned
Replies: 3
Views: 437

Excited! Saturaday Hallson trip Planned

Yeah! I can't wait :D the kids and I am are planning our annual Hallson Mothers day trip for Saturday morning, rain or shine :cool: I have my three page wish list ready, all I have to do is print it and off we go! Don't worry, I will take lots of pictures! I am sooooo excited! The kids asked if we w...
by newB
May 06, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: undulata reverting
Replies: 8
Views: 729

Re: undulata reverting

Hello, and welcome! Don't be embarassed about your Undulata, that was one of my first Hosta too. It was given to me by a friend as well. I know it is a common Hosta but it is still a bright spot in my garden and one that many people enjoy. Sorry I am not very helpful with your question, but I wanted...
by newB
May 01, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Some Pictures
Replies: 3
Views: 457

Some Pictures

I could not resist posting a few pictures.
by newB
May 01, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Ever Wonder What the Neighbors Think?
Replies: 17
Views: 1230

Re: Ever Wonder What the Neighbors Think?

:lol: :lol: :lol: Oh well, I can laugh today! Thats all that matters. I live in a small neighborhood, the houses are pretty close, the exersize program excuse may work but I am sure that he heard the "I have Hosta, I can see them growing, you wish you had my Hosta" song, and that may be a little har...
by newB
May 01, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Some Blues for newB
Replies: 1
Views: 352

Re: Some Blues for newB

Oooh, ahhhh! :D Very, very nice! Thank you! Blue Mouse Ears is soooo cute! I can see why everyone likes it so much. I love the leaf substance. It is just so hard for me, I have so much space to fill. I usually overlook the small Hosta. After seeing your picture I am going to start a small Hosta gard...
by newB
May 01, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Linda P
Replies: 2
Views: 431

Re: Linda P

All of my Hosta from Chris have made it and most of them are showing new eyes as well (with the exception of Spilt Milk, as I said in an earlier post I think it was getting too much sun. I plan to get a replacement and try it in my new gardens, it was a Mothers Day gift from my Grandson, so it has s...
by newB
Apr 30, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Linda P
Replies: 2
Views: 431

Linda P

Hello, I am not sure if you remember me.. I was your secret trade last summer. I have not been on much after that, my life got a little crazy and I had some things to deal with... I just wanted to say hi and see how the Hosta are doing for you. I had so much fun shopping for you with Chris, he was j...
by newB
Apr 30, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: A Few Of MIne
Replies: 10
Views: 705

Re: A Few Of MIne

Well since you mention moving your Hosta alot, and they look great! can you give me any tips? We are moving and I know when I start moving the plants they will get put in temp. beds until we get settled in. Is there anything you've learned that may help me with my move? I would really appreciate any...
by newB
Apr 30, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Ever Wonder What the Neighbors Think?
Replies: 17
Views: 1230

Re: Ever Wonder What the Neighbors Think?

I am so glad you all are amused! I gotta look that guy in the eye the next time I see him :blush: You don't understand! He is a handsome young business man, I always see him in the morning wearing a suit, when I am dressed for work and look professional. Today I am off work, I snuck out in my Victor...