Hallson Gardens

Laurie, I just read your FAQs on iris color changes. None of the alternative explanations apply in my case. I have very few irises, and mosts were given to me by my neighbor; she grows only purple or purple/white irises. Does not care for yellow, and has no yellow flowers in her garden. (Both of us ...

Mike and Laurie, that's fascinating, and I can't believe that that explanation didn't occur to me. I wish I'd taken photos of the iris last year, so that I could compare to this year's flower. As far as I can tell, the form is going to be the same; certainly the height looks about right. Roundup -- ...

I know, I know....I have been told at least once before that irises do not and can not change color. I'm no iris expert, so I know that expert is correct. So, would someone please explain to me why a purple iris here is about to open yellow? :hmm: And not an attractive yellow either. :cry: How do I ...

That one definitely needs a name! It's stunning!!!!!

How extraordinary.

If I could create a garden even half that beautiful, I'd be proud of myself.

I really like the way the petals curl up, so that you see that contrasting lighter purple. It that were mine, I'd keep it.

Drats! For some reason, I'm unable to see the slide show. Sounds like I'm missing pics of lovely hostas and a beautiful garden.

Jay is gonna be a big boy, huh? I just added it to my wish list, so I'd better keep note of that factoid. I think it's a beautiful hosta. Well of course, they're all beautiful.

And before I forget....anything named Squidlips needs to be registered!

How handy....how efficient....how easy to grab & go. I know where she lives... can be there & back in, oh, maybe 10 minutes or so, maybe 12 minutes if I want to pack the car carefully. Heh heh heh....

Wow is right! WOW!

But didn't you guys all notice that mail truck in the first two pictures? Dave's apparently just gotten another hosta order.

Gawd!

I am so in love. Call it Chicken-Hearted. Call it Chicken Liver for all I care! Call it whatever you like....I call it Stunning!

What a shame to have lost such a graceful, lovely thing. Everything about it seemed just right, right down to the name.

Do you have space to walk through your yard any more? Ah, I see Dave remembers my yard very well indeed. :lol: Nope, Dave, pretty much ran out of room. So we're moving. Lots of space to garden. :D But when I checked the shady beds at the new place last fall, the ones where hostas were going to go, ...

Hi Dave! <waving> 'member me? At Alexa's open garden during the Philly convention, and then you raced through my tiny place at dusk! (Yes, everyone, Dave is so hosta crazed that, even though it was almost impossible to actually see anything, he stopped by anyway. :lol: ) How's the little Rock Prince...

Oooooohhhh! I like that one! Love the name, too.

Color me impressed! And envious -- you have a boatload of space to fill. (Lucky you :lol: ) I hope you do continue to post pics over this season....we all want to watch your garden unfold. And I thank you for reminding me about Northern Grown Perennials, too! I ordered daylilies from Rod maybe four ...

So glad I could help. Usually, when it comes to hosta, it's the other way around, and other people help me. They give me info, ID plants, suggest sources & hostas, give me hostas....it's rare that I can help.

Here's what the newspaper/catalog says: "a special new hosta introduction exclusively to hosta clubs for their members....is a very special seedling....is a delicious, little yellow hosta with lots of frosty, white wax and rich purple petioles. It sports orchid colored flowers on well proportioned y...

I want one! I want one! I want one! I want one!

Can't wait to see it hit the bookstores. It will hit the bookstores, won't it?