Losing plants

Hi Ginny, your letter really saddens me. All the drought letters really 
sadden me. Last summer was by far worse for us (central North Carolina zone 
8) and although water rationing kept most things alive, certainly nothing 
thrived and so much was lost. Now I can't look at my Kirengashonga or chleone 
without thinking of yours--yes, those of us on the drought fringe are lucky, 
incredibly lucky.                           When this wretched business comes 
to an end we should create a share plant plan, an on going support group for 
those who have been hard hit by the drought; whereby people can send in their 
loss listings and those who are able can offer replacements in seed or 
plants. We all have more plants than we need, and we all have, at some time 
or another, things to divide.  The only cost would be postage and everyone 
could benefit from this, if not simply from the altruistic aspect, then from 
the service to the environment.                                                 
The tree issue is a serious one. The toll of draught really becomes apparent 
the following spring.  Lots to think about!                                     
        
     Ginny, if you're interested, you could send a list in, I'm sure a 
partial one at this point, and I'll be happy to let you know what I might 
have in the way of replacements for you. It's time to divide quite a few 
things and there are Cercis canadensis popping up everywhere. I'll start a 
"to -- go box" to ship when civilized weather resumes.           The phrase 
collectors plants takes on new meaning in the drought context. I have moved 
my potted Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata' and seedling trays of Meconopsis 
and Anemone around like a mother cat with her young. The sun and heat have 
succeeded in chasing me into the far reaches of my property and back again 
with all the shade loving treasures.    There is no escape!                     
    I empathize. I'd like to help,                                              
    Holly            

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