Wow, that sure is some kind of combination. I can see the Queensland Heeler in her face.
Very sweet face. : )

She's going to be a big doggie.

Very, very sweet dog.

I didn't realize the shoe was on the small side. I agree that the Creeping Jenny would work well in that case. And maybe a small fern.

Now I will have to go on a hunt for a miniature fern.

Mini-Button Fern?

I have this Leptinella which has a small, tidy habit too. I love it. It's smaller than it appears in the picture. Quite hardy.

Brass Buttons (Cotula squalida 'Platt's Black')

I just finally submitted the data proposal but it's hardy zones 4b-9, at least.

Now that is a cute plant. I have seen that at the local nurseries before. I think it is one of the Stepable plants.

Yes, it can take a lot of foot traffic.

I'll try to remember to post a photo here when I get that shoe planted.

I think Edelweiss is near you (relative to me, who is more than half the country away)? They have a lot of interesting Alpines and plants suggested for "miniature railroads".

And just 'cause a fern *gets* big, doesn't mean it would start off that way - just transplant in the fall, yeah?

I have a number of plants that came from Edelweiss. Another one I hadn't thought about is Wild Ginger Farm. Both are about the same distance from me and both are amazing nurseries.
Thanks Sheryl for the jog of my thinking process.

Oh yeah - I've ordered from them too. Both terrific.

Why am I living here????

That red shoe is PERFECT, with the little seedums poking out of the holes.....

Thanks Critter. Now I want to plant all kinds of shoes.
Do you have any planted?

No, I pretty much wear them until they fall apart......

Well, I've started collecting all the old shoes and putting them in my potting area in the garage. Soon I will plant them and have them ready for a Yard Plant Sale.