I think it's a great ides Paula. I have three garden related forums on Houzz that I usually check whenever I get on my laptop. I don't always comment much until 'your' alphabet comes up but I'll throw my .02 in if I have anything to add.

Love your idea Paula! I think it will encourage some of us (me!) to take more pics of things “a la hosta” as we go through the summer. This means I’d have more to contribute to the winter alphabet posts. A win-win! Question - will you add a cartoon or two along the way?

Yes, love the idea of you being here throughout the season and seeing what we all have to offer! It does get slow in summer.

I think it's a great idea! Even in the heat of summer, I still try to get something done in the gardens. Deadheading, buying new plants, what birds or animals are around, the vegetable garden, my hostas burning up without the tree that gave them shade, etc. And whatever else people want to share! There's always something.

I too noticed the lack of activity last summer……in fact I often felt that I was the only one posting. Maybe because I take a lot of pictures and always have a ba-zillion questions! 🤗

I love the idea of staying in touch!! BTY Liberty is usually my first pip too!

debra

Sounds like a good idea Paula. i always check in here but dont always post.

Anne, your little comment touched my heart, so glad it helped you🥰

Sherry

Sherry..thank you for your post 💕..it was very encouraging when people wanted to know if I was improving..those comments helped me more than you‘ll ever know..you touched my heart when you created the post 💕..

I’m excited for you that Charlie is coming!..

Paula, what a great idea! I’m all for it! You know that my crazy garden is already pipping or leafing out. Unruly Child 2 days ago and Camellia Satsuma Kurenai yesterday. The azaleas will bloom soon, too.

Great idea Paula. It would be good to see what each of us is doing during the summer.

Love it, count me in.

Sounds fun!!! liberty hosta has got to be my favorite!!!

Im busy dragging pots in and out of the garage, sigh. Once I spotted them pipping I decided I had to put them in some sun so they didn’t etoliate. Now they are MUCH further along than i wanted. Ah well. These should all go in the ground this year.

The beer can in the pot with Viking Ship is just for size reference 😉 - that sucker is HUGE.

Been there. Done that, IndianaGirl. This year, I decided to let them be. If they live, great. If not, so be it. I ran out of energy. I have about 150 hostas already pipped or leafed out. I am clenching my teeth until last frost date for my zone 4/9.

Love the idea. I will def need to vent to keep my sanity intact.

Utog, I hope you don’t lose any….. have such a great collection!

debra

So far, so good.

Hostas are here! Jade Cascade, Coconut Custard, Robert Frost, and Honey Bells.

'Lemon Lime'

'Chinese Sunrise'

'Fire Island'

Iris tuberosa

Pieter

Finally seeing some hostas breaking ground. I uncovered my pots today (hope it isn't too early) and several of them have shoots starting. Komodo Dragon below looks promising.