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by Shenandoah
Sep 23, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Anyone growing the "tini" series of Hostas from Q & Z?
Replies: 11
Views: 2021

Re: Anyone growing the "tini" series of Hostas from Q & Z?

I have seen these plants popping up. They actually annoy me. I really dont think they have anything unique to offer and there is soooo many of them....I think I would pass.
by Shenandoah
Apr 30, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Top 10 small hosta for border areas....
Replies: 15
Views: 1594

Top 10 small hosta for border areas....

Well hello again everyone. So.....I am looking for everyone's top 10 SMALL hosta list. I want good growers for the front areas of my gardens. I am sure you all have plenty to say about this!

Thanks,
Robert
by Shenandoah
Apr 27, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Great Expectations..........?
Replies: 16
Views: 2397

Re: Great Expectations..........?

Chris,

So with this UV resistant paper......do I need that in morning sun?

:wink:
by Shenandoah
Apr 27, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Great Expectations..........?
Replies: 16
Views: 2397

Great Expectations..........?

OK......So, I want to try Great Expectation. I have read about the difficulties is growing this plant, however, I just cannot resist this beauty. I need good, sound advice on how to provide the best culture for growing GE and what advice besides "don't grow it" people can offer up. Thanks so mucho! ...
by Shenandoah
Apr 18, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Free Wood Chips
Replies: 3
Views: 478

Free Wood Chips

So....the city of Chicago offers free woods chips to anyone who wants them. The city will even deliver them to your front door! Pretty amazing if you ask me. My question is could I use these wood chips to mulch my new hosta beds? Or do you all think that the "chips" would be to large to use as mulch...
by Shenandoah
Apr 09, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Shade....to much?
Replies: 6
Views: 893

Re: Shade....to much?

I was wondering id the reflected light from the white fence would help brighten things a bit! Good to know. Thanks boys!
by Shenandoah
Apr 08, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Shade....to much?
Replies: 6
Views: 893

Re: Shade....to much?

Kent,

I read it that way as well after I posted it........Dancing Queen....appropriate....I'll will add that to my list ASAP!
by Shenandoah
Apr 08, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Shade....to much?
Replies: 6
Views: 893

Shade....to much?

So.....As I have posted in an earlier message i am starting from scratch at my new home in Chicago. I have plants, compost,and 300 pavers ordered all in prep for this springs huge hosta garden build. My concern is this....One of the beds I am making is along a white PVC Fence (not by my choice). I a...
by Shenandoah
Mar 28, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: Here it is.....my spring list.
Replies: 5
Views: 623

Here it is.....my spring list.

Here is my list of plants that I have ordered for spring delivery....very excited: Blue Angel Brother Stephan Dream Weaver Earth Angel Journey's End L.Shoremaster Liberty Sagae Sum and Sub. Final Summation American Icon Sutters Mill And from 2 other places I have ordered: Continental Divide Tobacco ...
by Shenandoah
Mar 26, 2011 4:47 am
Forum: Hosta Forum
Topic: New home, new gardens....My first Hallson order!
Replies: 19
Views: 2934

New home, new gardens....My first Hallson order!

So this is my first forum post...ever. This spring will be my first spring in my new home and also my first year for my new hosta beds. I have ordered my plants and I am really looking forward to my new gardens. Lots of work to do this spring but I a really excited to finally have a yard to garden i...