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4susiesjoy

Jul 3, 2014 7:14 AM CST

Name: Susie
Leonard, Minnesota (Zone 3b)

How beautifully you have combined your hosta plants with other plants in your shade garden. It all looks so inviting. Where are the Venero gardens? I have family in the Twin Cities and get down there once in a while and if it wasn't to far out of my way, it sounds like a lovely place to visit. I've read your comments about zone envy and seen the pictures of your blooming plants, and if it's any consolation, I'm even further north and further behind than you!

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foraygardengirl

Jul 3, 2014 8:17 AM CST

Name: Jeanie
Minnesota (Zone 4a)
Replace your lawn with a garden!

Hey Susie, thanks very much for your kind remarks. Yes I know how far north you are. I commiserate with several friends from Crookston also. Venero Gardens is just off Highway 7 in the Excelsior area, west of Minneapolis. They have a website - www.venerogardens.com. You will need to call or email to make an appointment to visit. It's a lovely place, and the owners, Jay and Dorie, are super nice.
Jeanie

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Old gardeners never die. They are just pruned and repotted.

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profesora

Jul 6, 2014 9:12 AM CST

Name: Gerry Donahue
Pleasant Lake, IN (Zone 5b)

Galaxy

These are going to bloom, and I hope to pollinate. It produces variegated seedlings.

Hosta 'Galaxy'
Uploaded by profesora

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eclayne

Jul 14, 2014 3:49 PM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

I have 2 smallish (12"w) Great Expectations to move and am wondering how much sun they can take. I'm in southern MA. One spot gets full sun from 2 PM onward in mid-summer. The other 3:30 onward. Both are bright dappled shade otherwise.

Evan

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ViolaAnn

Jul 16, 2014 7:21 AM CST

Name: Ann
Ottawa, ON Canada (Zone 5a)

Evan - GE reportedly likes a lot of sun, but I'm not sure about afternoon sun which can sometimes be too strong. Perhaps it would be worthwhile to try them in large pots for awhile until you find the right location.

Ann

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Paul2032

Jul 16, 2014 7:30 AM CST

Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
Grandchildren are my greatest joy.

I have several Great Expectations........the most mature plants get morning sun....They have the nicest color also.

Hosta 'Great Expectations'
Uploaded by Paul2032

Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah

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eclayne

Jul 16, 2014 7:38 AM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Thanks for the information Ann. Potting up sounds like a good idea and I'll do that. Sun tolerance continues to elude me and I think I'm too timid about testing it. I wasn't expecting sun tolerance giving it's a sport of Elegans, but it's definitely welcome news. I have another small grouping under a cypress where they get very bright shade and a little late day sun and they're very happy.

Evan

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Last edited by eclayne Jul 16, 2014 7:40 AM

eclayne

Jul 16, 2014 7:41 AM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)