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Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a)              woofie Jun 19, 2013 3:52 PM CST |
After 15 years my sweet little wolf girl is no longer with us, and I'd like to do a small memorial area with flowers containing her name. Anyone got any suggestions? I've found a daylily called Aurora Blues, and a dahlia called Aurora, but no one seems to have them. Same with roses. There appear to be some with that name, but not that I can find available. Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Sandi Austin, Tx (Zone 8b) Texas Gardening           Bubbles Jun 19, 2013 4:23 PM CST |
| Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii ‘Aurora. This plant I found on the web. I'm so sorry about you dog. I know what it is to lose one. |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) woofie Jun 19, 2013 4:38 PM CST |
| Thank you! That one sounds interesting, and will survive in this zone! And yes, it's been a tough time the last few days. Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Sandi Austin, Tx (Zone 8b) Texas Gardening Bubbles Jun 19, 2013 4:51 PM CST |
| I know there's an impatien called Aurora, but it wouldn't be long lived up there. Take care. |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) woofie Jun 19, 2013 6:09 PM CST |
Thanks. I appreciate the tip on the viburnum. After reading some of the descriptions, it sounds yummy.  Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Cinda Indiana Zone 5b Dances with Dirt            gardengus Jun 19, 2013 8:36 PM CST |
| Try typing just aurora into our database and you will be amazed at the plants I have a white bleeding heart (the fringed type) named Aurora there is a small hosta called Aurora And a flowering dogwood all fit tribute to a lovely animal I know the sadness of loss from one animal lover to another The pain of loss fades but the memory of love does not. Cinda Keep believing ,hoping,and loving all else is just existing. |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) woofie Jun 20, 2013 8:45 AM CST |
Oh, I tried that, and you're right, there are lots listed. I'm just having difficulty finding any that are available to buy! The bleeding heart would be nice, I do like bleeding heart and I may be able to actually find that one. Unfortunately, it's a bit late in the year (or early, depending) to be looking for some of these plants. I'd really like to find a rose or a daylily. And the dahlia is gorgeous! -- but unavailable. sigh. I'll have to go look at that dogwood, I didn't notice that one. And DH likes dogwood. Heh, maybe I should be looking for wolfbane?  Thank you for the kind words. We tried to give her the best life we could. She's the main reason my garden is where it is. We built it surrounding her kennel so I could be with her (and to keep the stupid goats away from her!) Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Debra Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a) Service dogs: Angels with paws.       lovemyhouse Jun 20, 2013 9:36 AM CST |
 Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cackle maniacally and people back away from you slowly. |
Name: Margaret Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)       mcash70 Jun 22, 2013 11:11 PM CST |
| Woffie, I am very sorry for your loss, Aurora was beautiful! |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) woofie Jun 23, 2013 9:14 AM CST |
| Thank you, Margaret. I've managed to order a couple of plants so far, daylily Aurora Blues and that white bleeding heart. And a small bronze statue of a wolf. We're thinking about turning her kennel into a pet memorial area, with plants to honor some of our other departed darlings, too. Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Margaret Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a) mcash70 Jun 23, 2013 9:25 AM CST |
Woofie, that sounds like a lovely way to remember your dearly loved departed pets.  |
Name: Ginger Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b)     gingin Jun 27, 2013 12:11 PM CST |
| ((((woofie)))) At the entrence to my Memory Garden I have a plaque of the Rainbow Bridge poem. Can't remember just when I got it, but it still looks great...never can get all the way through reading it without tears  Each cloud has a silver lineing if only you look for it. |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) woofie Jun 27, 2013 6:00 PM CST |
| Well, so far, so good! Got my daylily "Aurora Blues" today, along with the Dicentra formosa "Aurora." Both look to be viable plants....small, but viable (if I don't screw things up! ). And the little statue I ordered came yesterday and it's just lovely! I may have to get a second one to keep indoors! Getting her kennel safe to walk around in, though, is going to be a major project! She was a world class digger, and the weeds have grown up to hide the holes. Eeek! Going to have to be careful. Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Mary My little patch of paradise (Zone 7b) Gardening dilettante, that's me!      fiwit Jun 27, 2013 6:44 PM CST |
| Northwest Georgia Daylily Society I'm going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I'll do that second week. My yard marches to the beat of a bohemian drummer... |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) woofie Jun 27, 2013 6:53 PM CST |
Hey, want to come around with Seven-League boots and a shovel? All volunteers welcome!  If you fall into a hole that's too big, we guarantee to perform appropriate rites before filling it in.  Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Sharon Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)      Sharon Jun 28, 2013 12:57 AM CST |
| Well, shoot, Woof. I just now saw this. I've known Aurora as long as I've known you and this just breaks my heart. |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a) woofie Jun 28, 2013 10:48 AM CST |
| Mine too. It's hard to go out to take care of the garden; I keep expecting to see her. It's been fortunate that we've had a LOT of rain since losing her, so I've been able to skate by without doing too much. That's all over starting today, tho. 88 deg for the forecast! Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Ginger Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b) gingin Jun 30, 2013 12:37 PM CST |
Boy howdy can I ever relate to the holes. Cut the dog run the other day...gotta really pay attention. Dixie and her BIG ball have done a number on it. Some are large enough to get lost in...tractor and all  Note to self...get the manual out for the weed wacker so I can undo whatever it is that I did so I can wack around holes without falling in  Each cloud has a silver lineing if only you look for it. |
Name: Linda Carmel, IN (Zone 5a)    mom2goldens Jul 1, 2013 5:03 PM CST |
| Sorry to hear about Aurora, Woofie. I think it's lovely you are putting plants in your garden to honor that beautiful girl. So sorry for your loss |
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