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More pics from my gardens (pic heavy)

14 years ago

Do you think I have enough hostas?

June, which I noticed is reverting to blue in a small area.

Atlantis

Royal Flush

Dragon Lady (she's a monster)

Dark Shadows

Alligator Shoes

TuTu

Lakeside Surf Rider

Earth Angel (and yes Ken, it's right under a Maple)

Comments (24)

  • 14 years ago

    No, you don't have enough. And they are too small! Just kidding, of course! Absolutely stunning plants. I don't know how you get them to grow so big.

    Do you have trouble with slugs?

  • 14 years ago

    Really nice! Socks, I always wonder the same thing...am I the only one with slugs?!?!?

  • 14 years ago

    I was thinking about Atlantis today. Yours sealed the deal!

    Loving Tutu!

    Your gardens are spectactular!

    Gesila

  • 14 years ago

    Beautiful!! I think you need more!

    Royal Flush and Atlantis really caught my eye.

    Deanna

  • 14 years ago

    I've seen your Atlantis pic before and never forgot it!
    That's why it went on my list, just ordered it, too.
    Just gorgeous plants!

  • 14 years ago

    I do have slugs, but in the past have used slug pellets such as Sluggo. I haven't used anything lately, as my real problem is earwigs. They will eat any plant down to nothing almost overnight. I have been using Neem oil with them, and that seems to control them and maybe it's helping with slugs too?

    As for growing them big, I make sure they are well watered. Last year I also applied alfalfa tea on them once in the season.
    Jen

  • 14 years ago

    Wow. Just beautiful. My Atlantis looks scrawny right now:) That's ok I love him anyway. Thanks for sharing. Gail

  • 14 years ago

    To answer your question, NO you never have enough hostas!

    Love your Royal Flush and Dark Shadows! They are going on my want-list!

    Karen

  • 14 years ago

    They are gorgeous Jen! This is one of the first days I've been able to look at host pics on the forum. I can't stand it until mine are up and mine are finally up, even here in the (practically) frozen north! Your hostas are amazing!

  • 14 years ago

    Wowzers! Nope, not nearly enough but you've got a great and amazing good start! hahaha

    I'm loving them all and like others 'Atlantis' caught my eye, as I have a couple plantings of some young ones,
    and finally my 'Royal Flush' is looking more Royal this year.

    'Dark Shadows' has always been one I'm curious about. I've heard good and bad. How does yours
    look later into the season Jen?

    Also--SO GOOD TO SEE YOU HERE, Jen--er, well not 'see' exactly, but see what you've done and
    *see* you posting! You know what I mean!

    I need another cup of coffee! :^/

  • 14 years ago

    great big beautiful hostas. i'm coming to live with you. lol loved the 'atlantis' andi

  • 14 years ago

    No,not nearly enough! I can still see some bare ground in there! Lol! I planted an Atlantis last year,and it gets quite a bit of morning sun,but boy,does it like it! Beautiful gardens! I'm lookin forward to seeing Atlantis next year,if this year is any indication! Phil

  • 14 years ago

    Wow! I don't want Atlantis. I NEED Atlantis:)

    Beautiful gardens, and you don't have enough unless you have no place to plant another one:)

    Sheila

  • 14 years ago

    Very nice, Margo, all of them.

    tj

  • 14 years ago

    I know what you mean about staying away from the hosta forum when my hostas are still hiding. It usually just make me even more sad to see hostas up and about when I know mine are usually at least a month behind. I think I suffer from hosta depression during the winter;)

    Atlantis has been a very fast growing hosta for me. It's in the Abba Dabba family, which for the most part are fast growing.
    Jen

  • 14 years ago

    Gorgeous Jen! I'll have to come over soon and dig out that Atlantis (I'm in Menasha...watch for me with the shovel and the duct tape headband headlight!)

    ((sorry, i know that's not even funny on this forum))

  • 14 years ago

    Very nice...I like them all! More pics please...

  • 14 years ago

    Beautiful. I can only hope that mine will reach that size someday.

  • 14 years ago

    Wow - what spectacular huge hostas. I've been lusting for Earth Angel, but Atlantis may be at the top of the list now. Your pictures are gorgeous.

  • 14 years ago

    You have some beauties - love the Tutu, Royal Flush, Alligator Shoes, and I need to talk to my Dark Shadows.

    Nice gardens.

    Paul

  • 14 years ago

    Beautiful specimens. Thanks for sharing.

  • 14 years ago

    Mary,
    My garden will be on the Outagamie county master gardener's tour next weekend (June 18th) where you can visit (but not dig) my Atlantis. http://ocmga.net/pdf/2011%20Garden%20Discoveries.pdf
    Jen

    I am sure I will have more pics next week as I prepare for the garden walk.

  • 14 years ago

    Jen, that is fantabulous, thank you, I will be there! Something to look forward to. The cool days ahead should keep your hostas looking nice for the tour. I promise not to bring my shovel!

  • 14 years ago

    Yes, you have too many hostas. I am willing to help you out. Please remove and send me half of them. I will pay for postage.

    ; )

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