RE: don't mind me -

Well, I'll start with the thyme which I find to be such a neat little
shrub. I think it is Thumus nitidus, rated to Zone 5, said to be 8"
height. I've seen it do all of that, and it does over-winter but you may
want something more guaranteed than that. I like it because it looks
like a miniature bush, which is what it is, and it smells good too.

Good luck with the boxwoods. I find they often make it thru even when
they look awful in the spring. I'll try to think of something else for
you. 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-woodyplants@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
Behalf Of Donna
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 10:19 AM
To: woodyplants@hort.net
Subject: RE: don't mind me -

Yes the RR is outside year round and I am not fond of digging up plants
in
the fall since I do not have a greenhouse and room inside is at a
premium :)
I should also mention it is in full sun, although some trees I planted a
few
years back might offer some light/dabbled shade this season.

The scale of a G railroad is 1:22.5 if that is any help to you. Of
course, I
try to make it look real, but not everything is in scale.

I added 6 small boxwoods last fall and hoping they made it here, as it
was a
bit late in the season and some early harsh weather didn't help.

I already have many junipers, yews, and assorted items for the forest
area,
now looking for more items for in the city scene, as a neighborhood
street
tree. 

I have some thyme there, but they are not tall or woody, so if you
happen to
run across the name, I would be interested in it.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

Donna


> 
> I like the SMALL leaved scented geraniums, such as apple/nutmeg,
which,
> being woody plants, do develop woody trunks over time. They'd have to
be
> taken in to a cool indoor location in your winter, though.
> 
> Some of the junipers and pines are easy to partially bonsai, though
you
> do say you have evergreens already.
> 
> My very favorite is the tall, shrubby thyme---a shrub up to 6-12" tall
> and with truly miniature leaves, both in solid and in variegated,
hardy
> outside at Zone 5 I think. I've done it in Maine, but snowcover is
most
> helpful. I must check to make sure which thyme I mean. I don't think
> it's the common vulgaris. The hardier boxwood might be nice. Lavender
> makes nice bushy "trees" or thickets and only succumbs in our harshest
> winters.
> 
> Is this a RR scene which stays outside always? And the plants be
allowed
> to go thru your winters? If so there are some native plants which
should
> help.

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