My try: 1. Paeonia Lutea 2. English Laurel

Thank you SO much, with all these suggestions, I am looking forward to my trip more than other! I've lined up to go on the Gardenweb Garden Walk on the 9th, found a Hosta Sale on the 15th (I think) in the TC and now the Hosta place up near Alexandria is PERFECT for me, as my destination is actually that area....Battle Lake. Hostas are my new passion this year...I created a new garden last fall and thought it was mostly sun, but it turns out it's much shadier than I thought and the hostas are just thriving there...a great excuse for more! I've printed out this whole thread as well as the Garden Centers in metro area. But feel free to post more ideas! Thank you!

White crowned sparrows have been plentiful during migration this spring. We've had many reports here in MN and I had one in my yard the other day ... something I'd been hoping for the last 5+ years!

Was it taken recently? It is some type of Phlox, but most of the taller spring blooming ones I am familiar with aren't full sun plants. Does this get some shade?