General Discussion & Chat: Somewhat serious posting, 0 by Equilibrium

Equilibrium wrote:
I am a new subscriber. I read this thread and my heart sunk for you and the banana I was eating was up in my throat. I have to admit I was aghast at the thought of you not finding a place that would make you happy. Thank God you found a place to move to that will accept your cat. The photos I have seen that you have posted look absolutely breathtaking and the stream out back looks idyllic. From what I have seen so far, I can't imagine a more beautiful setting and in no time you will personalize your space and it will feel like home.

Shade gardening will grow on you. It takes time though and I am just now beginning to appreciate how many opportunities there are for planting in shade. As far as your dining room set, that I am truly sorry about as it appears you are a really into cooking and gathering with friends. If it is any help, I have the lousy formal dining room and nobody ever uses it in favor of all crowding into the kitchen or the family room. Well, I do have two cats that sprawl out in the middle of my dining room table as if they were centerpieces.

You mentioned you would be able to garden. Please watch my seed trade lists in the weeks to come. Sometime by the end of November, I will have posted all that I have to offer for the year. You are welcome to anything that I have to help you start out. Next spring I would be able to send you entire hosta plants if that would help settle you in. I have quite a few specimens and they are yours for the asking. I love my hostas. I should also have quite a few natives such as tiarellas. I won't be able to tell you which cultivar they are though as my id system was blown. Please let me know if I have anything at all that you might be interested in having. I am not interested in anything in trade not even a SASE or postage.

Take Care and keep boxing!
God Bless,
Lauren

PS, here is a recently created woodland pond solely for frogs. It may not be what many think is beautiful but the frogs will be able to lay their eggs in it next spring as will the dragonflies and damselflies. I was afraid of shade when I moved here 3 years ago but now I am getting the hang of it and you will too.