It looks like you have a good deal of shade.   I do too in my back yard and love hostas, ferns, etc.   I haven't seen too many people with the hardy begonia.    A friend ... more »

It looks like you have a good deal of shade.   I do too in my back yard and love hostas, ferns, etc.   I haven't seen too many people with the hardy begonia.    A friend gave me a few pieces and now it's multiplying everywhere.   I love it!    Great photos.    Love your garden. (less)

Oh, I am definitely losing! We've had tons of rain, which is making the hostas happy and lush - but the weeds are pretty happy too. I just need the time and money to get some mulch down (I am also saving... more »

Oh, I am definitely losing! We've had tons of rain, which is making the hostas happy and lush - but the weeds are pretty happy too. I just need the time and money to get some mulch down (I am also saving my newspapers for that effort!). Any ideas on how I can view my own pictures? I seem to have blocked myself from viewing them when I tried to delete Leslie's back yard. (less)