Most of my bearded iris (an unnamed, amazingly tough dark purple variety) are in partial to deep shade. Doesn't faze them a bit, they bloom and rebloom without fail. I have canna lilies, groundcover roses, fairy roses, pelargoniums, citrus (Meyer lemon and Bearss lime), euonymus, penstemon, tanacetum and osteospermums in beds that are only partial sun.

Hi Okatie, I think this is a great post - so much so that I've kept coming back to check for the answers. Since there've been none, I was wondering if you'd consider posting it in the tomato forum - link below. I'd start the thread there myself but I don't want to steal it from you. I'm happy enough checking back. Here is a link that might be useful: Tomato Forum

I lived in London for 4 years and travelled home to CA several times- sometimes to San Diego, sometimes to SF. I don't recall the airline, but what I do recall is the airPORT. Avoid Heathrow at all costs! London has two other wonderful airports, my preference is Gatwick. It is south of london by a 20 minute train ride which would cost you $10 5 years ago. Heathrow is a 20-30 minute TUBE ride (train is more comfortable and less crowded usually) west of London. There is also Stanstead, north of London by train I think 30 minutes. My husband used to fly in and out of there and said it was as nice as Gatwick. Have a good trip!

UGH...Lipstick...forget about it!! I've had a heck of a time find lipstick colors I like. I honestly think after having kids, my lip color has changed...maybe a little more pigment in them...which is fine but I think that has really thrown me off when trying colors. I try and try every time I go to the mall...but nothing floats my boat once I get outside in the light and see how it really looks. Banished to chapstick and Carmex for now LOL