I wanted to respond to a few posts but haven't been online much.

SRS- Thanks for the congrats. I really wasn't sure we'd pass with things in such confusion.

Janie- The apprentice notion is a good one, thanks. We may be ready for that next spring. It's worth investigating. I know I am tired of being the main muscle in the veggie and perennial gardens, and TL needs to not be carrying all the wood around by himself. As the orchards mature we'll need help there, too. Oh- and enjoy your enforced lollygagging!( You've got to read this explanation for the word; too funny! One take on "lollygag"   )


MMario- The peonies sound lovely. I crave many more of both peony types, especially those that have beautiful single or semidouble forms and unusual colors. We have four tree peonies; a red/white, a fringed single white, a lavender, and an apricot (so the label says; it hasn't bloomed yet.)Do you have a favorite source?

maeve