Ink, I went there and read every word. That Dr. Leda is something else. I don't know where she finds the strength to keep writing her blog but she does. I read every word and in turns I would be laughing then crying. Very moving and powerful stuff she writes but she always had the gift. And how she injects humor into such a dire situation is incredible.

Here is a link that might be useful: Dr. Leda Horticulture's Blog

Does anyone have a link to her horticultural writing/thoughts/commments? I gather that she wrote for a nursery (nothing on their site was back-logged that I could find) and that she was deep-sixed from the Gardenweb for some reason. Her personal blog is so compelling that I'd like to read her garden writing. Thanks.

Do a search for "Dr. Leda + roses" Some of her past writings will turn up with a bit of searching. I often wondered why the former owner of GW did not explore making her editor of an on-line subscription magazine that he was starting rather than banning what he seemed to consider competition. His first effort was pretty sad. I remember posting a word of warning to her that she was treading on his toes. There would be thousands of subscribers now as she is so talented, so wickedly humorous. Elizabeth, if you are reading this please know that you have tons of unknown friends sending you support and prayers.

Being a relative newcomer to GW, I'd never run across Dr. Leda; I've now looked at her personal blog and her Regan Nursery archives... wow, can that woman write! My gardening book shelves would be so much richer if she was able to publish her gardening adventures (I know she's got much bigger concerns right now). Now I need to go find her son's website to contribute,

Here is a link that might be useful: Leda's Archives

Note -- as of today, in her own words:
'WOOOOOO f*ckin HOOOO!!!! Dancing with NED'

NED means No Evident Disease!

Check out her blog for the details.

I need someone to post or send me Elizabeth's mailing address so I can send her something please. I have searched the blog to no avail.
Thanks,
Eddie