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Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 11:31
| We've had a few frosty mornings, and we're just on the fringe of predicted effects from hurricane Sandy in the next few days, so today's photos are probably recording the very last hosta sightings in 2012. Here, on October 28,
the last remnants..... Jan H.'High Society'
H. 'Canadian Blue'
H. 'Sum and Substance'
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Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 12:24
| look like a bunch of girls to me.. ken |
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- Posted by moccasinlanding z9A AL (My Page) on Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 14:38
| Seems strange that the hurricane prep is going on so much further north this time, and feels different to be simply standing around with no battening down the hatches for us. But our home in MA is ready even with only half a roof replaced so far, and the street dug up for connecting to the water line. The only hosta remaining there are the U. albomarginatas which have endured for 40 some odd years, and are still standing in protected areas. Good strong plants, and good strong people endure. Good luck everyone in harm's way. |
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- Posted by hostafreak (My Page) on Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 14:42
| Amazing!! My hostas are already flat to the ground,and low thiries are forecast for next week. It's raining today and miserable,but there no hostas growing,so who cares? Good pics,for this time of year! Phil |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 28, 12 at 17:32
| how close are you to lake erie or ontario??? ken |
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| Wow! Mine have been gone 3 weeks already. |
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| ken - London is on that point of land that sticks down between lakes Huron and Erie, about 40 miles from each, so not close enough to Erie to enjoy a moderating effect, but close enough to Huron to get a lot of lake effect snow. We're in Canadian zone 6b - haven't figured out how that translates to the USDA zones. Jan |
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- Posted by Don_in_Colorado 6a (My Page) on Tue, Oct 30, 12 at 6:07
| Last plant standing.......'Francee'! This was 4 days ago...'Paul's Glory' was second-to-last. |
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- Posted by Don_in_Colorado 6a (My Page) on Tue, Oct 30, 12 at 6:21
| October 24th, Paul's last day of the season; Very unusual light early that morning, the plant almost seemed to fluoresce... |
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- Posted by newhostalady 6 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 30, 12 at 22:41
| Here are two June hosta. (I didn't really have any place to put them last year, but that didn't stop me from buying them.) I took this photo yesterday just before the storm. I can't believe how tough June is. I also love the Japanese Maple and wait every year to see the beautiful color. I was afraid that the storm would remove its leaves prematurely. It didn't. |
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- Posted by steve_mass 5b (My Page) on Wed, Oct 31, 12 at 19:07
| This one, to which I have given the garden name Stetson Meadows, refuses to quit, even though its brethren have. This pic was taken today after the hurricane. It's got very good substance, so maybe that's why.
Steve |
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- Posted by almosthooked none (My Page) on Wed, Oct 31, 12 at 19:29
| Still lots holding on and we have only had a couple close frosty nights but June family, el nino and Emerald Crown are still looking kind of okay |
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| These were taken on October 30, 2012: H. Goodness Gracious
H. Days End
H. Samuel Blue
H. Ghost Spirit with Friends
H. Forest Shadows |
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| Almost everything has disappeared here, although a few are hanging in there despite several freezes and Fall firmly taking hold. Island Charm is struggling.
Surpising to me a few Fragrant Bouquet don't seem ready to call it quits.
...and a few seem to think it is still 'June' Jon |
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- Posted by almosthooked none (My Page) on Thu, Nov 1, 12 at 11:41
| So nice to see some of the fern and Brunnera still are bright in color too |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 1, 12 at 15:10
| ahh.. the stratford festival.. and all that ... ken |
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- Posted by almosthooked none (My Page) on Sat, Nov 3, 12 at 18:18
| And the final curtain call for June as of November 3rd . She is finally coming to an end of her rein for this year. I will miss you so.. sleep beauty sleep |
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- Posted by moccasinlanding z9A AL (My Page) on Wed, Nov 7, 12 at 1:37
| Have a couple to show here. Still looking good a few days ago. Date should be on the photo. Blue Cadet Unforgettable....one which I really really like, a very strong heavy substanced plant. I have it beside Paradigm and Princess Anastasia and they look pretty good too. And I'll close the group out with one which is an outstanding favorite, Halcyon. |
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| Found one fine lady still standing on Wednesday. H. June |
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