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Jul 12, 2011 2:13 PM CST
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Name: Linda Bartell
Michigan
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I've been visiting the Terra Nova Nursery websitefor several years. I bought Dan's book that came out in '06 and learned lots about heuchs.
I'm getting good at dividing them successfully so If one fails or peters out, I have another to replace it. I call it my 'nursery' for the new 'babies' lol!

Here are some of my pics:
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Jul 12, 2011 5:14 PM CST
Name: woodthrush
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Very nice. They all look great. Are they in full sun?
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Jul 12, 2011 8:03 PM CST
Name: Carolyn Madden
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Linda

they are gorgeous. I have looked at Dan Heims book on and off. I would like your opinion on the book.
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Jul 12, 2011 9:44 PM CST
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Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)
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It looks like you have some nice plants. I see you have quite a few in pots. Do you overwinter in the pots? And if you do are they put in a protected area?
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Jul 13, 2011 3:27 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Hi Linda,

Nice to have you here! Your plants sure do look healthy! Are there any secrets about successful dividing that you can share with us?
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Jul 13, 2011 8:52 PM CST
Name: Christine
Southeastern MN (Zone 4a)
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I agree I'm all ears!
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."
2 Corinthians 9:6
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Jul 13, 2011 10:43 PM CST
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Name: Linda Bartell
Michigan
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Hi - Will try to answer all questions...I wrote another post today, not sure where it is. In it I answer some of your questions.

I do grow many of them in pots. I find it easier to control the moisture in pots...and I make a specific mixture for containers, according do Dan Heims's book. Some are in full sun until noon or so. But most are dappled shade or sun in early morning and then again in late afternoon.

Successful dividing? I'm just learning about being successful at dividing. To encourage growth, I use either alfalfa meal mixed in the soil or slow-release fertilizer (Osmacote). I keep the soil for the 'babies' slightly moist. But I've had heuchs peter out on me and only lately learned what to do. I've read several 'Net articles about rejuvenating heuchs that were helpful -and, also Dan's book.

Yes I overwinter in the pots. We had a brutal winter this past year, and the only protection most of my heuchs got was being moved to the east side of the house. I think I only lost two or three (out of 40-50). This winter I'll definitely mulch some of the smaller and newer ones that are farther out of the ground.

Dan's book: Well, I learned more about heuchs, but I think the book could have been more in depth. Most of it was listing cultivars and their hybridizers. And he definitely needs to do a revision soon to add all the new cultivars that he and others have intro'd, and maybe with the info on Terra Nova's plants that he puts in his catalogs. (Like which ones are best for landscapes, for northern climates, etc.)

Thank you for the warm welcome ;-)

Linda
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Jul 13, 2011 10:45 PM CST
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Name: Linda Bartell
Michigan
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Just found my other post - it's at the heuchera discussions forum. Be warned...it's long (lol)!

Linda
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Jul 15, 2011 3:09 PM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Thanks for all the information Linda. I'll be sure to check out your other post too!
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Jul 28, 2011 6:47 PM CST
Name: Christine
Southeastern MN (Zone 4a)
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I agree Thanks for all that information!!!
"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."
2 Corinthians 9:6
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