Shade, spring, foxgloves, mailorder

Thanks to Gene Bush for your digitalis suggestions.  I must try
the d.x mertonensis this year.  I have the ambigua and lanata and
they are charming, but short.  The tall ones really make a statement
and look so romantic (I'm big on romantic gardens).  Thanks also for
the spring flower suggestions -- hepatica is another I mean to try.
My favorite spring flower last year was the white anemone blanda (bulb),
which was truly spectacular (in a romantic way) with pink & purple
tulips. The foliage is as wonderful as the flowers and politely fades
away without creating an eyesore. I hope it does as well this year after
this much colder winter.

Enjoyed your post about starting & running a nursery.  I've often been
tempted, but am afraid that what is now a joyful pastime would turn
into real work (ugh!)  And my husband says that when he retires, he
wants to *retire*!  (He's had his own business for 30 plus years and
will be happy when the time comes to let it go.)

I probably get 80% of my plants via mail order -- less expensive and
more likely to offer things not available at most local nurseries (or
they may be sold out here). But I also visit many nurseries during the
season just for the fun of it. Some of them here have great display
gardens as well, which usually offer new ideas and/or show me how
plants look when they're mature (or how they should look in ideal
conditions!) And chatting with the nursery owners -- great people! --
is a big part of the charm.

Anne - Chicago


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