I was there and had a really good time! I wasn't able to attend Bob's class, but attended some others. I also recommend goin ya'll!

Hi, Lucas, it was nice seeing you again. I probably won't see you until next year when you will have graduated!!

My variegated bearded iris is sitting on the porch. I decided not to plant them outside as I think I will be able to divide. They are in bloom now. I am not drawn to bearded irises but the foliage is very unusual. I looked up the yellow/white foliage on Dave's Garden. Nice too. If you get any of those I am interested.

About the show, I have gone to all 3 of them. Each year it grows in attendance. The first year they had the Master Gardener's working the seminars. I learned how to air layer, graft and other hands on technique. They made hypertufa, flower arranging, etc.

The woman in charge of the seminars, Lynn, said Bob Washburn had them hanging through the windows last year so they had to find another room to accomdate the crowd. He is very funny. What I admired most about him was that he was not "ashamed of the gospel of Christ".

In case you are interested here is a list of his "Tough As Nails" plants. I think I wrote them all down. Forgive the spelling I don't want to look up the spelling. In fact, this is the longest reply I have ever written.

"Tough As Nails":

Knock-out Roses
Gailardia 'Fanfare'
Achillea 'Moonshine'
Purslane 'Cinderella' Annual
Sun Coleus Give it room as it grows waist high Annual

Lantana He heard 'Miss Huff' was a perennial here but has not been able to locate any to try it out.

Dragon Wing Begonia Annual
Pinchusion
Dianthus, especially Bath's Pink
Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise'
Verbena 'Homestead Purple'

Here is his information:
Bob Washburn
Wolf River Valley Growers
1-800-841-5210

Linda