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[SG] specialty societies

>
> And, whenever I join a specialty society, be it Hosta, Rock Gardening, or
> Daffodil, I find the long-time members are interested in the high-priced
> introductions or in growing difficult plants!   .
>
> Oh, well, I don't know what I want in terms of a solution, but this whole
> aspect of gardening frustrates me no end...
>
> Lesa in Coventry, Connecticut, zone 5
>

 Depending on jaded your group is, new is everything. Some people prefer
travelling repeatedly to a wonderful familiar spot. But some people 'need'
to visit the latest exotic destinations.
 It can also be a matter of new challenges. I remember seeing a show where
an orchid breeder only worked with the fussiest of plants, just to see what
he could accomplish.
 It can also be a matter of being so familiar with the old standbys (with a
full collection of them already) that some more experienced folks don't
even notice them anymore.
 "Been there, done that, gave away the T-shirt years ago."  or  "Which is
better? a 3 foot mature old reliable or a 2.5" new and truely improved
variety?"

 It can also be a matter of preference. I can easily live without 90% of
the latest and greatest $20 (or more!) hostas I've found in the catalogs
(um, why did they bother?!), but I really 'need' to get a Patriot.

 "in terms of a solution?" remember this day when you're a wise old
longtime society member.
 :-)

Matt, who's garden 'bible' runs more towards "Passalong Plants" than
"Hortus III"

Matt Trahan  <matttrahan@ecsu.campus.mci.net>
USDA zone 8, AHS heat zone 7, Sunset zone 31, northeastern N.C.
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