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Jul 14, 2010 10:56 AM CST
Name: Gloria Gerritz
Floyd, VA
I have no plan except tall in the back and shorter in the front. I am in such a hurry (because of my age) that I figure I can replant
some of the perennials if they make problems.

Those are great photos. I can't even aspire to those, but they
are wonderful.

I have more seedlings germinating or very small under the light
in my laundry room. I have Governor Blue Lupine and Gallery Blue lupine soaking in hot water for the second day. But guess
what? I found a Blue Lupine on Ebay that grows ten feet tall. I just love tall. I am going to get it and start it this year. Of course, it will go behind the tall borders and be as tall as the Olympia Verbascum. I can't wait to see it in bloom.

Because my heart is weak and my health is iffy, I have help in the garden. Today, Jean, who is also a friend, helped me plant
more hollyhocks and lavender in beds. Cheri, my friend and neighbor will help on Friday.

I am hoping white snapdragons and feverfew and shastas will tie all of the plants together. Also I will use blue campanula Tellham Beauty as a tie together too, not only because it is lovely but also because it floats above the other flowers and is on a very thin stem.

But your gardens are <u>real cottage gardens</i> like in the books and which I just love!!

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