Re: Corpus Christi ?
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  • Subject: Re: Corpus Christi ?
  • From: k* <c*@aol.com>
  • Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 11:14:07 -0400 (EDT)
Patricia, So glad you enjoyed the drive thru our state! (Illinois)The fall
colors have really been exceptional this year. And I think we deserve it after
the awful spring/summer we had! We went to the Mo. Botanical when it first
opened in '62 (approx.). No doubt it has grown somewhat since then. Sounds
like you have a great attitude about the possible move to Corpus. that's more
than half the battle. kathy



-----Original Message-----
From: Patricia Dickson <pdickson53@gmail.com>
To: gardenchat <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 1:00 pm
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Corpus Christi ?


You make me excited to think what we can grow! Thank you all for all the
information!
I'll let you all know if it works out for us but it won't change my email
ability!
We are returning from a driving trip to Chicago! I told my husband if he
would drive I could go with him. The fall color has been FANTASTIC !

We left OK a week ago to go to Dodge City, KS. The yellow of the locust
and red sumac was wonderful. We drove across the state to Iola, Ks...
Saw more great color and children 'Trunk or Treating' around the square!
Too cute!

Accidentally found Fort Scott, Ks! Fabulous Civil War fort! So well
preserved and kept! Stopped for Farmers market where the little Amish
girl with her horses & buggy had great cinnamon rolls!

Next Lake of the Ozarks was beautiful with red oaks and all so colorful!
Springfield, Il and Chicago were beautiful.
Missouri Botanical Gardens through light mist.... Fabulous!!
Now on our way to daughters in Arkansas ... Still beautiful!

sent from my i-phone
 Patricia Dickson

On Nov 3, 2011, at 3:40 PM, TeichFauna@aol.com wrote:

> Patricia, you should love it.  It will be totally different, since it  is
> zone 9b....but coastal gardening is wonderful. Not much different than here
> in Houston, same zone.  The upside is that you will be able to grow many
> plants outside that are considered "house" plants in the northern States.
> Many tropical fruits, great Citrus and Palm growing part of the country.
> There is a terrific Palm society down that way that is really nice.    The
> downside is that you won't be able to grow the cool weather plants like
> Peonies, and other cold zone plants.  As many that move down here from the
> north....you only miss it for a short time, then you realize all the things
you
> can grow that you could not before.   You will definitely not be sorry  as a
> gardener, I can assure you of that.  It will be a bit of an  adjustment, but
> over all, you will be happy.    You'll love the  weather too!   Think
> sub-tropical.  Sure it's Hurricane area, but  the Texas coast is spared more
than
> the mid west is from Tornados and snow  storms.  Won't have to ever worry
> about a snow storm again....if we get a  little we are all out celebrating.
> Be prepared to live more outside than  inside.  Corpus is a very pretty
city,
> and very close to other cities like  San Antonio, which is tons of fun
> too...with lots to see and do.
>
> Noreen
> zone 9
> Texas Gulf Coast
>
> In a message dated 11/3/2011 7:40:07 AM Central Daylight Time,
> pdickson53@gmail.com writes:
>
> I have a  question that I can't ask anyone else. My husband has been
> offered a great  job in Corpus Christi. Should I be excited to go as a
> gardener?
>
> We  lived around Pt Arthur (Nederland), Tx 20+ years ago but Corpus sounds
> so much  drier. Now in OK.
> It could be a great opportunity (especially at 56) for my  husband! I will
> have to start over.
> Our children are grown, one in Arkansas  married with children and the last
> one graduates from college soon.
> Any  information and advice is appreciated!
>
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