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Re: [SG] Welcome

GeneBush wrote:
>
> Hi Deb,
>         Goodness, another Hoosier. Looks like Indiana is joining the Shade Gardens
> List. I am down in the southern part of the State about 32 miles north and
> east of Louisville, KY.
>         Sounds as though you planted seeds in the garden and seeds of knowledge
> and in the children. It is good to see those grow and mature into their own
> interests knowing where they came from. My oldest son is passionate about
> plants, writing and cooking. We also share other interests, but these three
> we talk most about. Real proud of him. His book on the Civil War is coming
> out now.
>         There has recently been some long lists of shade plants suggested on this
> list. Hope that you caught them. If not you can check out my web site.
> There is a 32 page hard copy catalog with some photos there for you to
> read, along with some articles in the newsletter section.
>         If you ever get pointed in this direction, please let me know. I always
> enjoy sharing my garden.
>         Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
>           around the woods - around the world
> genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
> ----------
> > From: DScha62861 <DScha62861@AOL.COM>
> > Subject: Re: [SG] Welcome
> > Date: Sunday, April 26, 1998 12:46 PM
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Thank you, for the welcome.
> > First I would like to let you know that I am a little "green" at
> gardening in
> > the shade
> > and even "greener" with computers/e-mail, etc.
> > I live in central Indiana - I believe it is still zone 5.? We have about
> 5
> > acres(no I don't
> > garden on all of - YET) My children have always thought I was a nuts with
> all
> > this
> > gardening business, until recently - now my youngest son wants his on
> bed(we
> > are
> > working on it) my oldest son is painting landscapes now and my daughter
> wants
> > mom to make her a water garden.
> >
> > I have a hosta bed ,I added ferns to last fall (lady and sword) I don't
> think
> > they made
> > it. I would love to have ferns any suggestions on planting would be
> greatly
> > appreciated. I also put in Bleeding Heart, first try at these, they are
> doing
> > great -
> > love them.
> >
> > I also love color, lots of color, so I would have to say I am a big fan
> of
> > begonias and
> > impatiens.
> >
> > But, I have to admit my true love is Lilies. Have several - everywhere in
> my
> > garden
> > sun or shade they seem to do well.
> >
> > Again, I am new it this, so I am hoping to learn from all of you and any
> tips
> > you may have will be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Deb

Hi Deb,
This is Elaine from England.
I am also very fond of ferns. I have several large ones that I keep in
pots. I have plans to make a fern bed in a very shady corner of my
garden.
All I know about them is that they need a humus-rich moist soil and can
be divided in Autumn (Fall) or Winter. We've divided them in the Spring
also and have had no problems.
Your oldest son is a landscape painter, that's wonderful -it's one of my
ambitions. I have just finished a short course in portrait painting - it
was great fun.
Elaine.
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