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Hosta Island 2018

Hosta Island is now dedicated to my beloved twin sister who passed away in July of cancer.





Amalia - a favorite!





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  • 7 years ago
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    Bridal Falls - another favorite on right.

  • 7 years ago
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    First Blush

    I'm liking Ulysses S. Grant, too.

  • 7 years ago
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    New section before the bear was stolen.

    The Empress at twilight.

  • 7 years ago
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    Delona's Smile makes me smile.

    Thanks for looking. The island is completed. No more room for new plants. So this is final photos except for some progress shots of the latest hostas next year.

  • 7 years ago
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    Great looking plants And a wonderful tribute!

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked sunnywood4bChazyNY
  • 7 years ago

    It’s gorgeous, Donna. So sorry about your sister! And yes, a beautiful remembrance.

    Your Empress Wu is amazing. I’ve actually been wondering/worrying about it because I remember there was a concern about a tree that needed to be removed. Glad to see it’s ok.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked windymess z6a KC, Ks
  • 7 years ago

    Katherine Lewis and Amalia are astonishingly beautiful! What a little piece of heaven on earth you have made!

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked zkathy z7a NC
  • 7 years ago

    The hostas on your island are pristine. And I am so envious of your astillbes. They just do not seem to do well here.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
  • 7 years ago
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    Donna, that's so heartbreaking. I'm very sorry for your loss. You've created such beauty in the world with your hosta island, it's a wonderful tribute to your sister.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked sandyslopes z6 n. UT
  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful garden and a wonderful place to take a stroll and remember your sister.


    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked Beth (5b - SE-Michigan)
  • 7 years ago

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your twin sister Donnie. The dedication to your sister is a wonderful idea and your painted sign and stand are just a perfect touch. Your garden couldn't look more beautiful.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked newhostalady Z6 ON, Canada
  • 7 years ago

    Donna, every time you post a photo of your Amalia, it leaves my jaw hanging! All of your hosta look so fantastic, but THAT one always floors me. Well done! Looking forward to meeting you at one of our DelVal events next year. Sorry you had to miss the convention in Philly, and the circumstances surrounding it.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked StevePA6a
  • 7 years ago

    Donna your garden is a gorgeous living tribute to your dear sister. I am so very sorry for your loss.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked peren.all Zone 5a Ontario Canada
  • 7 years ago

    So lovely Donna! So sorry to hear about your sister, such a wonderful tribute.

    Sherry

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked sherrygirl zone5 N il
  • 7 years ago

    So painful to loose a sibling. A wonderful way to remember them.

    Dave


    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked Tiddisolo Wales UK
  • 7 years ago

    To dedicate your wonderful garden to your sister is such a touching gesture. May you always be surrounded by pleasant memories while taking care of your plants...


    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked Karin Black Cat
  • 7 years ago

    Wow Donna what a tribute to your sister.The beds look fantastic and the plants are out of this world.The best to you. Hugs.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked stoc zone 6 sweden
  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful garden and tribute to your sister. I hope to see it someday.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked DTeager
  • 7 years ago

    Donna..I'm sorry to hear that you lost your sister..dedicating your garden to her makes it even more special..

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
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    Great pictures and so sorry about your sister. Wonderful tribute.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked timhensley
  • 7 years ago

    Cancer sucks. Love the lushness of your garden

    Got Delona's smile on your recommendation, looking forward to growing it.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked lindalana 5b Chicago
  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful tribute. Nasty cancer, I too lost my sister to cancer a few years back and there never is a day I still do not miss her

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked almosthooked zone5
  • 7 years ago

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Beautiful garden and hostas.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked Saija_Finland
  • 7 years ago

    Always love looking at pics of Hosta Island, DD. Absolutely beautiful.

    DelawareDonna Zone 7A thanked don_in_colorado