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Nici76, would you consider a "small" journey across the pond to help a another gardener??? You did a wonderful job on your garden Nici. The photos are great.

I also read in this morning's paper that McCarthy has received a Pulitzer Prize for his book, well deserved. The book omits on purpose "when" The Road takes place and the "cause" of it. This is from Amazon.com: The Road is the profoundly moving story of a journey. It boldly imagines a future in which no hope remains, but in which the father and his son, "each the other's world entire," are sustained by love. Awesome in the totality of its vision, it is an unflinching meditation on the worst and the best that we are capable of: ultimate destructiveness, desperate tenacity, and the tenderness that keeps two people alive in the face of total devastation.

Wow, has anyone read "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. It is a masterpiece IMO. I loved previous books by McCarthy including his Border Trilogy and Blood Meridian. The Road however is a powerful book that will stay with me showing the worst in people and at the same time showing the love that some people are capable of holding onto through the most depressing of conditions.

Angel, did you get to the garden center. If so, did you get any answers. One of the Viburnums that I planted looks like the cold got it. The leaves are withering and dying. Darn! Darn! Darn!! I bought 6 tomato plants and 4 pepper plants today. Will try to get them planted next week.

I envy both of you. You have some great reading ahead of you. I wish that I had all those great books to read. Oh well, I enjoyed them when I did read them.

I enjoy spinach very much and do like it in a fritatta. POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN I AM WHAT I AM! I'M STRONG TO DA FINISH 'CAUSE I EATS ME SPINICH!

Angel, that is a serious problem and i suspect that forum members are afraid to recommend a possible cure as the tree may die and they do not want to be responsible. It is a serious problem though with the tree and I would recommend that you talk with someone at a garden center about possible cures.

I am on the hold list at the Library for his book "For One More Day". I really enjoyed The Five People You Meet In Heaven.

I bought a Buddleia, Columbine, and Bee Balm (Monarda) but the weather turned cold and I will have to wait to plant them.

Tommy Lee Jones will play the part of Dave. check this out btw, a bit of funny by the master himself. http://jamesleeburke.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2043

Not random and it is for a reason. I love reading John Steinbeck and so far all of his books have been a joy for me to read. When I find something that makes me happy I want to share the enjoyment with friends. Gardening I enjoy but realize that it isn't for everyone. Was hoping that you may have an interest as it is fun watching things grow that you plant, somewhat like a small miracle.

The Grapes Of Wrath is an epic of a novel. Be prepared though for some strong emotions. Anger and sadness are 2 emotions that i can almost guarantee.

I will ask you one of the same questions that I asked Michelle. Have you read any of John Steinbeck's books. The reason I ask y'all is that I enjoy his work so much and would like to see others have the same enjoyment.

Have you ever read a John Steinbeck book. Do you have any interest in gardening.

I mislead you. the new book which will be out in July IS The Tin Roof Blow Down. I expect it to be a great book.

I guess that y'all know that they are going to make a movie of JLB's book " In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead". Tommy Lee Jones I believe will be one of the stars and i hope they get Robert DuVall as another.

James Lee Burke will have a new book out this year in the Robicheaux series. It should be a humdinger. Also out in July 2007, will be the next Robicheaux novel THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN, which deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

I have planted 2 Lilacs. One is called Fragrant Lady and the other Blue skies. Fragrant Lady: Blue skies:

I found some Triventa Shiraz on Saturday but not the Shiraz-Malbec. I didn't buy the Shiraz because when I found it I had already bought 4 bottles of other wine. My next trip I will buy the Shiraz.

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hehe, I hope the flowers when they come out are as nice as the photo.

Oh Wow, I can't wait to order a Lilac from Wayside Gardens. Dogmatix found one that will grow in our climate zone. I bought 2 of these Coneflowers today and have already planted them. Of course they are fairly small plants now but will grow. I only paid $3.99 each for them. I also bought a Bleeding Heart that I have planted in the shade near our porch.

Poppy, please give The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck a read. It is a relatively short book which I believe you will like. Makes one think a bit and appreciate mankind.

I think it is nice when someone buys you a plant of some kind on special ocassions. Now, every time you look at it you will think of your daughter. I am considering placing an order for these 2 different Coneflowers from Wayside Gardens.

We went out to get a pizza to bring home this evening. The restaurant is on a street that is exceptionally nice with lots of exceptional little shops. Next to the restaurant there is an Art shop that has original paintings for sale. They have a Carolina Jasmine growing along their picket fence by the sidewalk that has a fragrance that is out of this world. I could smell it from across the street. If I get down to that area again soon I will take a photo of it.