And I got sidetracked reading other posts - why I logged into the thread was to say I wimped out yesterday and didn't do any garden work other then shopping.

bought a new red and a new yellow (!yellow!) rhody that should be hardy here...

It's frustrating how many are not.

Trying to track down sources for some of the hardier Dexter Hybrid rhodies as well - also hard. Found sources for SPECIMAN plants of many - but I can't afford to ship an 8 x 12 foot plant! (Even if I could afford to buy the thing)

So far have three new rhodies, tywo azaleas and a wegilia to plant. Holes dug for most of them 0- I just need to get the hoses attached so I can water them in situ - until then I keep them in the pots and water them at the house.