Hello from BC

hortensia Langley, BC, BC(Zone 8b) Aug 29, 2005

Hi everyone
I joined a couple of weeks ago having used the plantfiles for long enough to feel deeply appreciative (and beginning to feel guilty )

I grew up on the coast here surrounded by the beautiful gardens of my aunts, gardened myself for a few years in Vancouver, then for a lot more in Chilliwack (rich soil, cold winds, hot summers, no drainage) and am now on 1/3 of an acre in Langley, where I have EXTREMELY well drained soil; arbutus trees, cistus, and eucalyptus thriving. The back of the property slopes sharply down and is naturally forested with douglas fir, cedar and hemlock and a couple of HUGE broadleaf maples; as well as the usual undergrowth (trillium in the spring) This shades the back, giving me a different environment (though still very dry)

My main love is old fashioned roses but I am very promiscuous. Having realized that I can at last grow bearded iris again, I am having quite a fling with them. I made a great silver bed each side of my drive here growing some more things I couldn't before -- the cistus mentioned above, phlomis fruticosa, halimiocistus and the more tender china and tea roses, but still lots of gallicas, damasks and albas; as well as bourbons, hps and portlands for repeat bloom. Trying some aril bred iris for the first time, so a little Mediterranean fusion adventure, too.

and and and.. my beloved old yashica died, so my DH -- make that DDDH -- bought me a digital camera yesterday. soon I will know how to use it, then...... STAND BACK.

looking forward to the rest of the year here, have already met some interesting gardeners.

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hope43 Tulsa, OK(Zone 7a) Aug 29, 2005

Hi welcome. iris's are so lovely.. will wait to see your pictures.. . enjoy...

Twyla

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HERBIE43 Rutland , MA(Zone 5b) Aug 29, 2005

welcome to daves garden from upstate new york

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sassygranng Milwaukee, WI(Zone 5a) Aug 30, 2005

Hi welcome your place sounds beautiful. enjoy!!!!.Sharon

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Dave47 Southern, CT(Zone 6a) Aug 30, 2005

Hello Hortensia! Welcome.

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Cheryl_IL (Zone 5b) Aug 30, 2005

Welcome to Daves Garden!

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ViolaAnn Ottawa, ON(Zone 5a) Aug 30, 2005

Welcome to DG.

My daughter is in Vancouver and my husband has cousins in Chilliwack, but I must confess that my BC geography is not all that good. Just where is Langley?

Look forward to pictures once you learn how to use the DC.

Ann

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ginnylynn Blyth, ON(Zone 5b) Aug 30, 2005

Welcome to Dave's Garden hortensia! I would also like to welcome you in advance to the Canadian Discussion forum here at http://davesgarden.com/forums/f/tradeeh/ . Please hop on over and say hi to everyone. We're a very friendly bunch. --Ginny

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hortensia Langley, BC, BC(Zone 8b) Aug 31, 2005

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