Ok, Sarah, I'm game :)

I'm a little bit sad as well, but also super excited for next spring!!!

We are in the PNW and growing hydrangeas is not difficult due to the rain, moderate temps and angle of the sun. Zone 7 - 8 is perfect and fossils of hydrangeas are quite common - so they have been growing here for millions of years. Most of the following photos were taken the last few days - so they are going dormant. You will also see many small pots and plants that will be sold at our garden club plant sale in May. My style of landscape is 'the one with the least amount of soil....wins' lol It is also called layering, and possible because we don't have to protect in winter, or worry about mildew - so we can grow them very close together. Anyway - that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Back garden, Asperas, Lady in Red, Pia, and Nikko Blue in back - planted to hide fence.

Aspera, Serrata - Beni Gaku, Oakleaf, new serratas still in pots.

Other side of garden, Aspera, Mac. Kluis Superba, New Serratas Miss Saori and two Kiyosumi

Along the driveway, raised and shaded under vine maples

Hydrangeas and hardy fuchsias are great companions.