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Re: [SG] Subject Lines, Shady Vines, Dividing Hostas and Slimy Marketing

Lew Jansen wrote:
>
> Subject Lines:
> "Re:" in email indicates that the message is in response to another -- if
> someone sends you email and you start a reply to them, your email program
> (if it conforms to standards) will take their subject lines and put Re: in
> front of it.  Let's leave the Re: alone, it is handy for spotting new
> threads vs. ongoing threads and doesn't consume enough space to make a
> difference.
>
> Shady Vines:
> David Atkins suggested I consider "moon vine" for my shady front door.  Are
> you referring to Impomoea alba (aka Calonyction aculeatum)?  I thought they
> want full sun?  Do they do well in full-shade?  This site is pretty shady
> -- it does not see direct sunlight once the trees leaf out.
>
> Dividing Hostas:
> My girlfriend's mother has offered me some divisions of her hostas, but
> I'll have to dig them.  They're definitely in need of dividing, only I'm
> not sure how to go about it.  Would someone be so kind as to enlighten me
> on this?  Thanks!
>
> Slimy Marketing: (prepare for a rant)
> Okay, I'm no expert on mail-order nursery catalogs, so I may be way off
> base here.  However it seems to me that if a place is any good, they don't
> need a bunch of gimmicks.  Yesterday I got what appeared to be one of those
> "YOU HAVE ALREADY WON!" sweepstakes packets.  I almost threw it out
> unopened (if I truly had won something of value, they wouldn't be notifying
> me using bulk-rate postage!).  I happened to glance at the return address
> though and noticed it was from the Michigan Bulb Co. so I opened it to find
> their catalog buried amongst a pile of sweepstakes B.S.
>
> This just confirmed my gut feeling about them.  If they're any good, I'd
> think they would have enough repeat business that they wouldn't have to
> work so hard to lure in new customers.  Anyone have any additional comments
> or thoughts on this?
>
> -- Lew Jansen
> Atlanta, GA -- Zone 7 -- They're forecasting 80F temps this weekend!
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>  Lew Jansen
>  lewj@mindspring.com
Lew
You are right about Michigan Bulb Co., if they were any good they
wouldn't need the gimicks.
As far as dividing Hostas it is very easy. The best time is when they
are just coming out of the ground. Dig them up, wash off all the dirt
and cut them into small clumps making sure you have some top and some
root on each clump. Then plant and water and they should do fine.
Greg Rux
globalgrdn@perennialweb.com
www.perennialweb.com
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