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Greetings from a new member

Hi, I have just joined and am looking forward to participating in this robin.
I am in the mountains of Southern California, USDA zone 7.  We have hot
summers. Our winters are fairly mild, rarely going below 10 degrees, but are
tough on plants because we alternate with snow then 70 degree days, then back
to snow and the 20's all winter.  This has made it impossible to grow as
perennials things that ererge early such as Delphiniums as late freezes keep
cuttings them down.  I grow quite a few Astilbes, hardy geraniums,
Rhododendrons and Heucheras as well as a few Thalictrums, Tiarellas and a few
odds and ends.  I also have a problem with squirrels and slugs eating many of
the plants I try to grow.  I am interested in finding more plants which are
slug resistant.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  In addition I would
like to expand my Heuchera collection and would like suggestions on rot
resistant and slug resistant varieties.  I can not bait for slugs because I am
on a sprinkler system and we are on a slight slope draining off into a creek.
I will be eagerly looking forward to any suggestions.

Thanks
Lillian
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