On top of the granite peaks we have in Maine, 2ft trees try to grow out of half inch gaps of pure granite. I don't think that shows your black thumb per say, life just tries to survive. I do not know what is going on in your prepared bed, pics would help , a description on how you prepared it ect. We all make mistakes.. mine usually involve leaving in a state that has surplus deer =).. Silverkelt

Hey Lara. Yes, this is a pretty rose isn't it. You know mine really have been moved around a lot and probably not given enough sun and next year I have plans to really nurture these babies. I love the color though but for me it is somehat difficult to describe. In our garden it is not red. I would not describe it as burgundy or even red-ish. Kind of a deep orangy color. Someone who has a really vigorous 'Perfect Moment' rose with some great pictures are Digger and Deb. If you feel like doing a search with the roses name I expect you will be treated to some of their photos. Hope this helps. Kate

I think Westelle's response might be it. However, I have not been able to get my morning glories to bloom this year. I have a number of plants- no flowers on most- and only a few flowers on one of them. They are usually like weeds- I don't get it. I am wondering if the drought has anything to do with it. Maybe the soil is just tired.

Awww, y'all makin' me blush... (& I paid them hardly anything at all!) snork. The Belton swap was a blast! The swap was loads of fun, the people were friendly & outgoing, the site was on the east side of the building under trees, the Master Gardeners loaned tables & chairs- & took us on a greenhouse tour that was just mind-boggling! found homes for every one of my plants & most of the seeds in the famous seed box, & came home with a carload of wonderful stuff, some for my own gardens & some that I'll bring to the November swap in Ft Worth. Belton's just at the south edge of Temple, about a 2 hour drive from just south of DeSoto, easily do-able for most of us. (& the route goes *right past* the outlet mall in Hillsboro!) & for those who want to stay the night to prowl Salado's to-drool-for antique stores, one of the master gardeners & her husband have a bed & breakfast on wooded acreage...with gardens to make your mouth water! The accomodations are self-contained storybook cottages with their own baths & kitchenettes, just adorable, with metal roofs, big porches, all-weather fireplaces, big hydro-tubs, etc. Thanks, guys, looking forward to your spring swap!