My Page: Linda P

[Linda P]

I've lived all my life in northwestern Illinois. I was born on a farm, and still live on one. My DH of 40 years is a dyed-in-the-wool dairy farmer. He's been milking cows for 39 of the 40 years we've been married; twice a day, 7 days a week. He's also an AI technician. I was a stay-at-home mom while my three kids were growing up, and then I did a number of things; cake decorator, quilt teacher, professional crafter for 20 years, recently retired to take care of my aging dad and in-laws. I'm a cancer survivor, and use my garden to raise funds for Relay for Life. I have 7 wonderful grandkids, between the ages of 16 and 9. I've been a gardener all my life. I come from a family of 8 children, and we always had enormous veggie gardens. The summer was an endless round of planting, weeding, harvesting and preserving. My dad still tends a veggie garden, so I don't plant any here, just help him with his. We bought our own farm 19 years ago, and for the last 13 years I've been doing my best to get rid of all the grass on the acre or so around our buildings. Hostas are my main obsession, but I also love daylilies, roses, iris, grasses, heucheras, tiarellas, peonies, poppies...you get the idea!
The soil in my garden is rich and deep, and I have a ready supply of manure when it needs feeding.
I've had the pleasure of meeting a number of the forum particpants, and look forward to meeting more of you as time goes by.
Linda P

[Linda P]

Here are some of my favorite pics of my garden.

[Marietta]

Dear Linda, what a rambunctious growth of Hostas you
have. Enjoyed the pics of your beds. I also love the
overgrown look. Of course I am jealous of your deep
Illinois ground and of the chicken yard fertilizer there.
Thanks for the peek. Marietta

[newtohosta-no more]

Linda,
Your garden beds are absolutely gorgeous!! I, too, love the lush look that you've acquired. I never in a million years thought I'd say this to anyone, but I envy you your ready supply of manure!

[Marlys]

Linda,

I enjoyed reading about your family & gardening. Your pictures are lovely.

I always wanted to be a farmer's wife. I did live on an acerage for several years while my girls were growing up. It was a good life with veggie & flower gardens, ponies/horses, chickens, pet pigs, little goats, dogs, cats, & 4H kids.

I work with Oncology patients thru a satelite outreach clinic here at our local hospital. I am always amazed at the strength & courage people & their families find during these hard times.

If you're ever coming over my way please try to stop & visit my gardens.

MM

[Linda P]

Thanks for the nice comments. Sometimes I feel like my garden is way overdone, but I am in incurable plant collector, and it all has to go somewhere. Fortunately, the shrubs and trees are growing to increase the available shade, and the hostas are spreading to every nook and cranny.
I would surely love to stop in and see you sometime, Marlys. I will have to PM you if I get out that way.
Linda P

[Linda P]

Hosta List 2011

Updated June 13, 2011

Abba Dabba Do: 01
Abby: 01
Abiqua Drinking Gourd: 00
Abiqua Moonbeam: 02 <JC
Abiqua Recluse:sported from NPM(Darwin's Standard or Paradigm)
Alex Summers: 04 tc
Alice in Wonderland: 06 JMacB
Allan P. McConnell: 01 <LF
Allegan Fog: 04 LM
Alligator Shoes: 02
Alvatine Taylor: 00
American Dream: 07 JC
American Gothic: 10 MRHS convention plant
American Icon: 08
American Sweetheart: 06
Anne Kulpa: 08 Jean
Ani Machi: (Geisha) 04 DM
Antioch: 00 <LM
Antoinette: 04 OS
Apple Green: 10 AHS convention plant
Arctic Blast: 09
Aristocrat: 05
Atlantis: 08 LM
Athena: 09 Rod, wzbt
August Moon: 98,99
August Moon sport: 01
Austin Dickinson: 04 DM
Autumn Frost: 10 Walters tour gift
Avalanche: 08 LM
Awakening Angel: 10 MVHS
Azure Snow: 00
Baby Bunting: 04
Baby Blue Eyes: 08
Banana Muffins: 01 <LM
Band of Gold: 09 Jean C
Baja White: 09 Josh
Beckoning: 07
Big Daddy: 00
Big Foot: 04 tc
Big John: 03
Birchwood Parkys Gold 98
Bitsy Green: 01
Bix Blues: 07 convention plant
Bizarre: 07 ST Marlys
Blackfoot: 03
Black Beauty: 09 HST JJR
Black Hills: 04
Blackjack: 11 QZ
Black Jack Chew: 08 JS/LC
Blaze of Glory: 07
Blazing Saddles: 05
Blonde Elf: 01 <LF
Blue Arrow: 00 <LF
Blue Angel: 00
Blue Angel Streaked 02
Blue Boy: 00
Blue Cadet: 00
Blue Diamond: 09 JC
Blue Dimples: 01
Blue Flame: 10 MVHS
Blue Haired Lady: 07 LC
Blue Hawaii: 08 Jean
Blue Jay: 01>LM
Blue Mammoth: 07
Blue Mountain 01<JC
Blue Mouse Ears: 04
Blue River: 11 Glenbrook
Blue Umbrellas: 99
Blue Seer: 00
Blue Splendor: 01 <LM
Blue Vision: 01 <LM ????
Blue Wedgwood: 00tc
Bob Olson: 09 MVHS
Bobbie Sue: 05
Bold Ruffles: 09 LC
Bottom Line: Gary Wi 03 (at Dena's)
Brave Amherst: 04 tc
Breeder's Choice: 08 BH
Breeder's Choice Streaked 08 BH
Brendas Beauty: 02 <GW
Bressingham Blue: 02
Bridal Veil: 04 tc
Bridegroom: 05
Bridgwood: 10 Don DRHS swap
Brigham Blue: 04 Patrushka
Bright Glow: 01 LM
Brim Cup: 00
Brother Ronald: 01<LF
Brother Stephan: 07
Brutus: 10 DRHS
Buster: 10 LC, Q&Z
Cadillac: 05
Camelot: 01
Cameo: 07
Candy Hearts: 00
Captain Kirk: 04 tc
Carnival: 01 <LM
Carolina Sunshine: 06
Cascades: 05
Cat and Mouse 08
Cathedral Windows: 07
Celestial: 04 tc
Center of Attention: 07 Jeff B
Chain Lightening: 08 tc
Chantilly Lace: 01
Cheatin' Heart: 04 Katails
Cherub: 04 (at Dena's)
Cherry Berry: 00
Chesterland Gold: 00
Chitown Classic: 08 convention plant
Choo Choo Train: 01 <LM
Christmas Candy: 06 HG
Christmas Pageant: 04
Christmas Tree:? (Not Super Nova) 00
Christmas Tree Gala: 04
Christmas Tree Gala all green sport: Bethlehem
Cinnamon Sticks: 08 Jean
clausa: 07
Clear Fork River Valley: 08
Clifford's Forest Fire: 06
Clifford's Stingray: 07
Climax: 05
Clovelly: 08
Cloudburst: 08 Jean
Color Glory: 97
Color Parade: 04 LM
Cookie Crumbs: 04 tc
Cordelia: 08 Jean
Corkscrew: 08
Corn Belt: 05
Country Mouse: 08
Cover Girl OS: 10 LC AHS Natl
Cowrie: 09 Jean
Cracker Crumbs: 04
Crepe Suzette 03 Dirtpig
Crested Surf: 01 tc
Crown Prince: 01
Crusader: 99
Cup of Grace: 10 MVHS
Cupid: 09 HST JJR
Curly Fries: 10 Josh
Cutting Edge: 05
Daisy Dolittle: 08
Dance With Me: 08
Dancing In The Rain: 05 st Freaky Cola
Dancing Queen: 07
Dark Shadows: 09 Hallson
Dark Star: 01
Darwins Standard: 02 <GW
Dawn's Early Light: 06
Daybreak: 04 tc
Days End: 01
Deep Blue Sea: 05
Deep Pockets: 08 BH
Deja Blue: 06
Delta Dawn: 01<LM tc
Designer Genes: 08 tc
Devon Green: 01
Devils Advocate: 10 MVHS
Diamond Tiara: 01<LF
Diana Remembered: 04
Dick Ward : 04 LM
Diva: 04 tc
Dixie Chickadee: 10 LM RickRock
Don Stevens: 04
Dorset Clown: 11 QZ
Dragon Fire: 07
Dragon Tails: 07
Dragon Wings: 04
Dream Queen: 07
Dress Blues: 07 JC
Dubuque Blues: 07
Dupage Delight: 99
Dust Devil: 04 tc
Dylans Dilly: 00
Earth Angel: 05
El Capitan: 05
El Nino: 04
Elatior: 00
Electrum Stater: 08
Elisabeth: 00
Ellerbroek: 01 st
Elvis Lives: 01
Emerald Necklace + 06
Emerald Ruff Cut: 11
Emerald Tiara: 00 JVV, 01
Empress Wu: 08
English Sunrise: 07 Reldon
Enterprise: 08 LM, Jean
Eola Salad Bowl: 07 Reldon
Eskimo Pie: 04 RT
Eternal Flame: 10 JC, LC Hornbakers
Eventide: 08
Everlasting Love: 07
Eye Declare: 07
Fair Maiden: 01
Faith: 09 Jean C
Faithful Heart: 04 tc
Fall Bouquet: 00<LM
Fan Dance: 02 <JC
Fantabulous: 06
Fascination: 05 (at Dena's)
Fat Cat: 11 QZ
Faye Coble: 07 JMc
Feather Boa: 05 ST
Fickle Blue Genes: 08
Final Summation: 09 drhs
FIngerprint: 11 QZ
Fire and Ice: 01
Fire Island: +06
Fireworks: +06
First Frost: 04 LM
First Mate: 10 Hallson swap Patrushka
Five O'Clock Shadow: 11 Glenbrook
Flemish Sky: 07
Flower Power: 03
Forest Shadows: 02 <LMtc
Formal Attire: 07 Patrushka
Fortunei Albopicta: 97
Fortunei Aureomarginata: 95, 00
Fortunei Hyacinthina: 89
Fragrant Blue: 00 tc
Fragrant Bouquet: 98
Fran Godfrey: 08
Francee: 00
Frances Williams: 95
French Quarter: 08 Jean
Fresh: 02
Friar Tuck: 04 tc
Fried Bananas: 05
Fried Green Tomatoes: 98, 00
Fringe Benefit: 01
Frosted Dimples: 08
Frosted Jade: 01
Frosted Mouse Ears: 10 MVHS
Gala: 01
Gala Sport, streaked: separated 01
Garden Party: 04
Garden Treasure: 05 LM
Garnet Prince: 09 Ed Schulz
Gay Blade: 08 HST
Gene's Joy: 08 HST
Gentle Giant: 10 DRHS
Ghost Spirit: 02 <JB
Gin and Tonic: 11 Hornbakers
Ginbuchi Tachi: 10 Reldon
Ginsu Knife: 07
Glass Heart: 01
Gilt by Association: 06 ST Art 09 HST JJR
Ginko Craig: 01 <GW
Glorious: 09 MVHS
Glory: 04
Gold Drop: 00 ????
Gold Regal: 00<LM
Gold Standard: 96
Goldbrook Glimmer: 07 Reldon
Golden Anniversary: 01
Golden Friendship: 01
Golden Medallion: 00
Golden Meadows: 07
Golden Prayers: 06
Golden Sculpture: 00 (at Dena's) 11 Hornbakers
Golden Sunburst: 02 LM
Golden Teacup: 01
Golden Tiara: 95
Grand Canyon: 06
Grand Slam: 08 HST newB
Great Expectations: 00 JVV
Great River Sonata: AKA Sagae 04 tc MRHS
Green Piecrust: 01
Green Lama: 01
Green Mouse Ears: 08 LM
Green Sheen: 03
Green Wedge: 00
Grey Ghost: 04 tc
Grey Cole: 04 LM
Ground Sulphur: 00 JVV
Guacamole: 00,01
Guardian Angel: 01 tc
Gunsmoke: 05
Gypsy Rose: 08
Hacksaw: 08
Hadspen Blue: 01
Hadspen Samphire: 01 <LF
Halcyon: 00
Hanky Panky: +06
Happy Hearts: 01<LM
Harpoon: 06
Harry Van de Laar: 08
Harry Van Trier: 05
Hawkeye Gold: 10 Franc gift
Hazel: 03
Heart and Soul: 04
Hearts Content: 00tc
Heartsong: 10 Reldons HG, Swap
Heavenly Tiara: 06 ???
Herbal Tea: 11 Hornbakers LC
Hidden Cove: 07
Hideout: 08
Hi Ho Silver: 07 WSM
High Kicker: 05
High Noon: 02<LM
High Society: 10
Hillbilly Blues: 02>LM
Hirao Supreme: 01
His Honor: 08 tc
Holy Mole: 07
Holy Mouse Ears: 10 DRHS
Hollys Dazzler: 02 PB
Hollywood Lights: 09 Jean C
Honeybells: 96
Hoosier Dome: 06
Hoosier Harmony: 01
Hope: 09 Jean C
Hydon Sunset: 03
Hyuga Urajiro: 07
Ice Age Trail: 04 tc
Ice Cream: 04
I'm So Pretty: 09 Schwarz
Immense: 09 wzbt
Independence Day: 09 LC (Franc)
Inniswood: 00tc
Invincible: 99 <LM
Iowa Road Trip: 09 wzbt
Iron Gate Delight: 01<LM
Island Charm: 00
Itsy Bitsy Spider: 10
Ivory Necklace: 04 tc
Jack of Diamonds: + 06
Jade Cascade: 02 NC
Jade Moon 01
Janet: 01
Java: 08 LC
Jewel of the Nile: 02 MVHS
Jimmy Crack Corn: 01
Journey's End: 08
Julie Morss: 09 HG
June: 00 tc
June Fever: 09 Jean C
Junior Miss: 05 JB
Just So: 05
Justice: 09 wzbt
Kabitan: 01
Katherine Lewis: 01
Katie Q: 06
Katsuragawa Beni: 06
Key Lime Pie: 06
Key West: 11 Hornbakers
Kifukurin Hyuga: 07
kikuttii: 01
King Tut: 01
Kiwi Full Monty: 06
Knockout: 99
Komodo Dragon: 05
Korean Snow: 02 <LM
Krossa Regal: 99
Krossa Regal streaked: 10 Hallson's gathering Dr Dave
Kruggerand: 04 tc
Lacey Belle: 04
Lady Guinevere: 06 HG
Lady Isobell Barnet: 00
Lakeport Blue: 07 David
Lakeside April Snow: 04
Lakeside Baby Face: 10 JC, LC Hornbakers
Lakeside Beach Captain: 07
Lakeside Black Satin: 05
Lakeside Blue Jeans: 02
Lakeside Breaking News: 08
Lakeside Cha Cha: 01
Lakeside Cindy Cee: 11 Glenbrook
Lakeside Cupcake: 07
Lakeside Dragonfly: 04
Lakeside Downsized: 09 JC
Lakeside Elfin Fire: 06
Lakeside Featherlight: 07 <GW<BH
Lakeside Hoola Hoop: 09 Jean C
Lakeside Kaleidoscope: 01 <LMtc
Lakeside Lollipop: 01 tc
Lakeside Looking Glass: 02 <LM tc
Lakeside Love Affair: 08
Lakeside Miss Muffet: 07 MVHS
Lakeside Mom: 05 LC
Lakeside Neat Petite: 00 tc
Lakeside Paisley Print: 10 Walters tour gift
Lakeside Party Dress: 04
Lakeside Premiere: 04 LM
Lakeside Prophecy: 08
Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled: 11 Josh
Lakeside Old Smokey: 08 tc
Lakeside Ripples: 09 Jean C
Lakeside San Kao: 06
Lakeside Sapphire Pleats: 04
Lakeside Shoremaster: 04
Lakeside Sparkle Plenty: 04
Lakeside Surfrider: 04
Lakeside Symphony: 02
Lakeside Waterfall: 05 JB
Lakeside Zinger: 07
Lakeside Zing Zang: 07
Lancifolia: 87
Last Dance: 04
Leading Lady: 01 <LM tc
Leather Sheen: 01
Lederhosen: 10 Hallson
Lemonade: 01<LF
Lemon Frost: 06
Lemon Lime: 04 DM
Lemon Meringue: 04 tc
Lena: Lime Piecrust sport, Morris/Port 01 NR
Leola Fraim: 08 HST
Libby: 10 RickRock
Liberty: 04
Li'l Abner: 05
Lilypad: 02 <LM tc
Lime Piecrust: 00
Lime Smoothie: 09 MVHS
Limey Lisa: 04
Little Aurora: 01
Little Bo Peep: 06
Little Hobber: 07
Little Maddie OS: 10 Trudy
Little Sunspot: 02
Little White Lines: 04 tc
Little Wonder: 01 st marita
Lochness Monster: 09 wzbt
London Fog: 07 LC
Lothar the Giant: 08 tc
Love Pat: 98 <LM
Loyalist: 99
Lucy Vitols: 00
Lullabye: 09 Hallson
Luna Moth: 11 Josh
Lunar Orbit: 05
Maekawa: 01
Magic Fire: 08 HST newB
Mango Tango: 08
Manhatten: 05
Maraschino Cherry: 00
Mardi Gras: 07
Mary Marie Ann: 00
Marilyn Monroe: 06
Masquerade: 00
Master of Ceremonies: 11 QZ
Maui Buttercups: 04 PB's
Maya Tritone: 10 MVHS
Medusa: 07
Midas Touch: 00
Middle Ridge: 00
Midnight at the Oasis: 09 LC Schwarz
Midwest Magic: 00
Mighty Mouse: 09
Mildred Seaver: 00
Millie's Memoirs: 04
Mikawa-no-Yuki: 06
Minnesota Nice: 07 Reldon
Mint Julep: 09 Reldon
Minuteman: 00
Miss Linda Smith: 09 Franc 10 Q&Z
Miss Missy: 08
Mississippi Delta: 06
Montana: 04
Montana Aureomarginata: 00
Montana Mountain Snow: 00
Moongate Little Dipper: JC, LC Hornbakers
Moonlight: 05
Moon River: 01
Moon Split: 11 Josh
Moonstruck: 05
Moonlight Sonata: 00 tc 02 PB
Moon Waves: 06
Morning Light: 02
Mount Tom: 04
Mourning Dove: 08
Mr. Big: 04
Munchkin: 01
Maya Tritone: 10 MVHS sale
Nancy: 09
Nancy Gil: 08
Nancy Minks (streaked) OS: Bob Hird 08
Nakiana: 05
Nameoki: 00
Neat Splash: 01 <JC
Neptune: 10 Rick
Niagara Falls: 00
Nifty Fifty OS: 10 AHS natl
Night Before Christmas: 00
Nightlife: 10 LC
Nigrescens: 00
Northern Exposure: 99
Northern Halo: 00
Obsession: 01
Ocean Isle: 09 mvhs
Old Glory: 04 DM
Olive Bailey Langdon: 04
Olive Branch: 04 tc
Opipara Koryama: 03
On Stage: 99
One Man's Treasure: +06
OohLaLa: 11 Hornbakers LC
Orange Marmalade: 04 tc
Osprey: 01
Pacific Blue Edger: 01
Pandora's Box: 98
Paradigm: 01
Paradise Backstage: 07 ST Marlys
Paradise Island: 11
Paradise Joyce: 06
Paradise Power: 06
Paradise Red Delight: 09 Ed Schulz
Parasol: 11 Josh
Parhelion: 08
Pathfinder: 04 tc
Patriot: 98
Patriots Fire: 01<LM
Pauls Glory: 00
Peace: 99 <LM
Percy: 10 gift Franc
Pearl Lake: 04
Peanut: 04 tc
PeeDee Gold Flash: 03
Permanent Wave: 05
Peter Pan: 01,
Peter Ruh: 02 <LM tc
Pewterware: 09 Jean
Phantom: 00
Piecrust Power: 04 DM
Pilgrim: 01 <LMtc
Pineapple Poll: 06
Pineapple Punch: 10 Hallson bonus
Pineapple Upside Down Cake: 01 <LM tc
Pixie Vamp: 08
Pizazz: 06 Reldon
Plantaginea: 01
Plantaginea Aphrodite: 99
Platinum Tiara: Gary WI 03
Polar Moon: 00
Polar Moon: (not!) 01
Pooh Bear: 06
Popcorn: 07
Popo: 01
Potomac Pride: 01
Prairie Sky: 07
Prarieland Memories: 06 JC
Praying Hands: 04 JaneH
Prince of Darkness: 11 QZ
Princess Anastasia: 06 HG Josh
Punky: 10 Hallson
Purple Ben: 09 MVHS
Queen of the Seas: 05
Queen Josephine: 99
Quilting Bee: 03 Dirtpig
Radiant Edger: 01
Radiant Star: 10 Hallson swap
Radio Waves: 10 Hallson swap
Rain Dancer: 11 Glenbrook
Rain Dancer streak: 11 Hornbakers
Rainbows End: 10 JC, LC Hornbakers
Rainforest Sunrise: 05
Rascal: 00, 10 LC
Raspberry Sorbet: 01
Raspberries and Cream: 10
Rectifolia Nakai: 00
Red Alert: 09 drhs
Red Cadet: 08 MVHS
Red Dragon: 07
Red Hot Poker: 09
Red October: 04
Regal Rhubarb: 05
Regal Splendor: 99, 00
Regalia OS: 07 Dean
Remember Me: 03 jgh
Reptillian: 04
Restless Sea: 11
Revolution: 01
Rhapsody in Blue: 04 LM
Rhinestone Cowboy: 07 LC
Rhino Hide: 10
Rhythym and Blues: 04 LM
Richland Gold : 00, 01 JM
Rickrack: 03 off type
Riptide: 08 HST newB
Risky Business: 09 HG
Robert Frost: 00 tc
Robin Hood: 09 wzbt
Rock Island Line: 07
Rootin' Tootin': 08 Jean
Rosedale Golden Goose: 04 tc
Rosedale Lost Dutchman: 09 wzbt
Rosedale Misty Magic: 08
Rosedale Misty Pathways: 04 tc
Rosedale Spoons: 09 Reldon
Rosedale Tractor Seat: 10 MRHS
Rosedale Viagra: 06 HG, Josh
Roy Klehm: 10 Hallson
Royal Mouse Ears: 10 LC Q&Z
Royal Standard: 89
Royal Super: 05
Royal Tiara: 07
Ruffed Up: 08
Rufus Rider: 08
Ruprifraga: 01
Sagae: 06
Saint Elmo's Fire: 04 LM
Salute: 00
Sam Spade: 08 LC
Sandhill Crane: 08 LC
Sarah's Sensation: 11 QZ
Satisfaction: 04
Savannah Supreme: 00 tc
Savannah Emerald: 07
Sea Fire: 07 Reldon
Sea Gulf Stream: 04
Sea Monster: 05
Sea Thunder: 00
Sergeant Pepper: 11 Glenbrook
Second Wind? Sport of Dust Devil or Whirling Dervish: 04
Secret Love: 06
Seducer: 10 Boyz
Sentimental Journey: 08
September Sun: 00
Shade Fanfare: 97,99
Shade Parade: 08 LC
Shady Affair: 10 MRHS auction Wilson
Sharmon: 99
Shazaam: 08 Jean
Sieboldiana: 01
Sieboldiana Elegans: 01
Silk Kimono: 06
Silver Bay: 08 Jean
Silver Threads and Golden Needles: 09 HG
Singin' the Blues: JC, LC Hornbakers
Singing in the Rain: 08
Skylight: 08
Sleeping Beauty: 08 hallson gift
Slim and Trim: 10 MRHS
Smooth Sailing: 07 LC
Snow Cap 99
Snowcrust: 09 Jean C
Snowden: 00
Snowflakes: 03 Dirtpig
So Sweet: 99, 10 hallson swap
Solar Flare: 08 tc
Soldier Boy: 01
Sparkle: 11 QZ
Spartacus: 10 Hallson
Spartacus green sport: 11 Hornbakers
Spartan Glory: 10 Hallson
Spellbound: 08 LC
Spinach Souffle: 11 QZ
Spilt Milk: 06
Spring Fling: 04 tc
Squash Casserole: 00
St. Paul: 04
Stained Glass: 04 tc
Stand By Me: 10 AHS NTL Boyz
Starboard Light: 11 Hostafest Schwarz
Stardust: 04 tc
Stargate: 09 Josh
Star Wars: 11 QZ
Stetson: 01<JC
Stilleto: 01
Stolen Kiss: 03 Dirtpig
Striker: 09 Reldon
Striptease: 00
Sugar & Cream: 95
Sugar and Spice: 08 tc
Sugar Daddy: 06
Sultana: 09 LC
Sum Cup-o-Joe: 04 tc
Sum & Substance: 00 <LM
Sum It Up: 01
Sum Of All: 04,
Summer Breeze: 00tc
Summer Breeze sport all green: 04
Summer Fragrance: 05 st Freaky Cola
Summer Music: 00
Summer Warrior: 04
Sun Power: 00
Sun Power Sport: 00
Sunlight Child: 07
Sunny Delight: 01
Sunshine Glory: 00 tc
Surfer Girl: 11 QZ
Sutter's Mill: 10 Hallson
Sweet Home Chicago: 01 tc
Sweet Standard: 02 JB
T Rex: 07
Tambourine: 99
Takahashi Gosan: 05
Tall Twister: 04
Teaspoon: 03
Teeny Weeny Bikini: 07
Temple Bells: 01
Trifecta: 10 Josh
The Leading Edge: 08 LM
The Razor's Edge: 09 Hallson
Tickle Me Pink: 11 Josh
Tidewater: 08 Hallson
Thumbelina: 09 Jean C
Tijauna Brass: 05
Tiny Bubbles: 10 MRHS Solberg
Tiny Tears: 04 Katails
Titanic: 02 <LC
Tokudama ;Aureonebulosa: 04
Tokudama Flavocircinalis: 00
Tom Schmid: 10 Hallson
Tongue Twister: 10 MRHS Solberg
Topaz: 10 LC
Torchlight: 00 tc
Tot Tot: 04 Katails
Touch of Class: +06
Toy Soldier: 04
Trade Sceptor: 02
Tropical Storm: 10
Trumpet: 00
Turning Point: 11 Glenbrook bonus
Tutu: 08 Kuk
Twilight: 00
Twilight Time: 04 tc
Twist of Lime: 01
Twisted Sister: 08 LC
Ultramarine: 02 <LM
Unchained Melody: 04
Unforgettable: 05
Undulata Univittata: 98 Bill
Undulata Albomarginata: 99
Undulata Erromena: 89
Van Wade: 01
Valentine Lace: 00
Valley's Chute the Chute: 07
Valley's Vanilla Sticks: 07
Variable Sum: 01
Ventricosa: 00
Ventricosa Aureomaculata: 06
Ventricosa Aureomarginata: 10 Hallson
Venusta: 00
Veronica Lake: 99
Victory: 04 tc
Vivacious: 11 QZ
Vulcan: 11 LC
Wahoo: 02 GW
War Paint: 07 ST Marlys
Warwick Curtsey: 06 GW
Warwick Comet: 07
Wave Runner: 11 QZ
Waving Wuffles: 08 HST newB
Wide Brim: 00
Winter Vision: 06 JimmyMac
Whee: 10 Walters tour gift
Whirling Dervish: 04 LM
Whirlwind: 00 <LM
Whitewall Tire: 07 Reldon
White Christmas: 03 Gary WI
White Feather: 10 JC
White Triumphator: 06
William Lachman: +06 (all green)
Winfield Blue: 06 ST Art
Wolverine: 01
Wooly Mammoth: 04 tc
World Cup: 07 LC
Wylde Green Cream: 04 tc
Xanadu: 04 tc
Yellow Splash Rim: 06 Reldon
Yellow River: 00
Yesterday's Memories: 09 Hallson
Yin: 08 HST newB

Zippity Do Dah: 04
Zodiac: 10 LC
Zounds 03



Seedlings and sports:
Empress Wu f1 seedlings 06
Zilis seedling 04 Gr PiecrustXHirao Majesty (Moondance)
Gold/chartreuse seedling from Al Ringenfeld 01
Two Abba Dabba Do seedlings from Gary WI 03
Five Rod's Rejects
Streaked seedkid from Justaysam
Rosedale Shady Lady X Rosedale Barnie Seedling HF 08
Bob Hird special streak sdlgs
Deep Pockets sibling ? sdlg,
Streaked seedling from Bob Hird via Linda (from 2004)
Tall green and short wavy green seedlings from Jean C 09
All blue sport of Color Glory
Green sport of Summer Breeze (occasional streaked leaves)
Green/gold sport of Color Parade
Hundreds of my own seedlings!!!

[oldcoot]

Makes OC jealous of the deep soil and Manure. His dad had a chicken coop full of chickens and penned up yard for them when he was growing up. It was OC's job to clean out the roost and put it in the compost heap. His Small Garden, even though we lived in the city, fed us during the 30's and 40's. My mother taught me to love Hostas and Roses, so we have lots in common. OC also does Daylilies, Liliums of several different species, and different color Cannas.

So look for pictures this summer as they bloom, in each plant's forum......John

[Linda P]

John,
That was one of my jobs, too, as a child. We had a henhouse where we kept the laying hens, and also a brooder house where we raised the baby chicks each year for meat. Boy, was that a stinky job! My older brother and I had to clean it out after each batch of chicks was done. The biggest problem with that brooder house was that it was a quonset hut shape. It was so hard to get the packed down manure out of the edges. Big brother doesn't remember at all that I had to help with the shoveling, but I do!
I really hope I have time this year to get more pictures of things other than hosta. I do tend to obsess about them a tiny little bit. Last year was a tough year because of the drought.
Linda P

[Linda P]

Inspired by my friend Renaldo, I have just updated my hosta list today. Hopefully, I've removed all the ones that died, and added all the new ones! I'm glad I'm not this obsessed with my other plants. I'd do nothing but write lists!
Linda P

[Nathalie23]

Wow! What a nice garden you have!

[Linda P]

Wow, where does the time go? As usual, I didn't get as many pics of my gardens last year as I'd wish. Didn't get my pond in (the kit is still sitting out there in the garden shed!) but I did get a deck on the back of the house. Now the sliding doors actually go somewhere. It's in the part of the garden where the pond will go, so I had to get it done first! The pond project goes to the top of the list for 2007!
I just spend a couple days going over my hosta list, updating and checking it against my 'what plant where' lists. I've pretty much got it in order, but I do have a "Where in the heck is that hosta planted?" list.
Now that the list is in order, I can't wait for spring! Don't have a single hosta seed planted yet, because I have stalled out on getting my basement ready. I guess I won't have to worry about up-potting this year!
Things are changing in my neighborhood. The farmer who owned the field south of our farm sold lots, and a new house went up in a matter of weeks last spring. There's another one now, this one an owner designed and built one that looks more or less like an old farmhouse. Just down the hill another lot has been sold and there'll be another new neighbor. I live in dread that the guy who owns the 40 acre field across the road from us will decide to make a few bucks and sell his off in lots. I'd hate to lose those fabulous early morning views.....
Linda P

[floridagurl47]

these are beautiful pics linda....

i know what you mean about houses going up overnight...we have been lucky in the 3 years that we have been here that a house hasnt been built right behind us....i love the wildlife that comes thru here.....we have seen bobcats, huge tortoises, we have an owl who is huge that comes everynight....carl says if the lot behind us ever goes on sale we are going to buy it, so that noone will ever be able to built on it.....my neighbor across the street has a female gator that comes back every year to have her babies...she just had a baby couple months ago, and the baby was on mommys back....its pretty awesome to see...the wildlife here is beautiful.....
luv ya
cindy

[Linda P]

At long last, my new pond is in. I've been wanting one for years, saving up for it, gathering supplies. Thanks to my son in law and grandsons, it's now a reality!
I'm really enjoying it.
For those of you who are coming to the get-together here on June 30, you'll have to overlook a few weeds. I'm too preoccupied with the pond to keep up with the not-so-fun chores!
Linda P

[Linda P]

Oh, Oh!!!! It's January 9, and I've already ordered 19 hostas! This is not good.
I think I'd better get a winter project started, before it gets any worse!

Linda P

[Marlys]

What on earth are you doing buying hostas before the AHS on-line auction has happened???

I still can not buy anymore hostas / plants as there is just no room for more! I am hoping to donate something to the AHS auction. Can't decide what. I better make a decision soon, I suppose.

We survived the holidays nicely here. Good gatherings with family, friends, etc.

I'm excited about the Hallson Reunion here this year. If it happens on June 28th the next day is the ROHS summer tour /auction & people could stay over for it. That would be really fun too!

Happy January!


MM

[Linda P]

Marlys, I just couldn't help myself! I don't have much luck with the auctions...my dialup is so slow that I always lose out in the flurry at the end.
I still have plenty of room...good thing, since I ordered some more giants this year.
That would be so much fun, to do the Hallson gathering one day and the ROHS the next. I've been trying to get to a ROHS meeting for years now!
Linda P

[Linda P]

I can't believe how time flies. It's secret trade time again, and I just realized it's been over a year since I updated my page! My hosta list (above) is pretty well up to date now. There's one more I have ordered but can't remember what it is! I'll pick it up tomorrow..and then there's the Mississippi Valley Hosta Society plant sale tomorrow morning; no doubt I'll find one or two more there, and June 7 is the hosta fest at the Dubuque Arboretum offering another opportunity.
I've been moving hostas around for the last few days, trying to make better use of the space, and trying to get some that have been out in the growing area for two years into the garden before they leap next year! I moved a huge Big John yesterday, to a spot where he can grow without threatening his neighbors.
One day I will be running out of room, too!
Linda P

[Linda P]

A nice winter project done! I spent yesterday comparing my hosta maps to the list and found a number of hostas that never made it to the list, along with some that have been dead or MIA for years. DH asked me what I was doing, and when I told him, he just rolled his eyes and went back to his Sudoku puzzle.
How many more months til spring? I have my order in at Hallson's for a few more, but I think I'm running out of places to plant them. I still have several rows in the growing area that are ready to go out in the garden, and I have no idea where they are all going! Funny, though...the growing area is sort of turning into a hosta bed. Before it was a growing area, it was my veggie garden. I'll have to do something about starting a new veggie garden this year..there's no more room for the green beans. The tomatoes have been planted out in the sunny borders for the last several years. For a many years, I didn't need a veggie garden, because Dad planted enough for the whole family. He's gone now, and among the many things I will miss is seeing him out there in the garden in his old ratty straw hat, always with a long-sleeved shirt on to keep the sun off his arms. I have his great old hoe, worn down to a very thin blade by all the years of sharpening. After using it a few times, I know why he loved it so. It slides through the ground like buttah.

Linda P

[tsbccowboy]

Those memories of your Dad..........Priceless!

I hope you have happy memories each time you use your hoe (and I am sure you will).

John