I know... I added the leaves/oak/ and the vermiculite and the perilite to airate the soil. Hopefully they do well. If I cant shade the spot though... I will need to wait until that tree is felled- knowing the idiot who runs it, it will be only happen after a tragic event(- large storm or something has happened and it comes down naturally. I pray it don't hit ours or the neighbors house) and find something other than lady slippers that will grow in full sun.
tommarow I should know more.
will keep you guys posted.