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[westwindschild]

Hi; I saw the spotlight when I logged in and this could be the resource I've been looking for. I live in Hummelstown PA, which I think is in Zone 4 or 5 and I am currently off work, due to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, which makes it difficult for me to maintain a garden, even though I would have the time. I've been thinking I could

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[bailey36]

there are hibiscus that are adapted for northern climes, I love hibs and have several all over. I even save the blooms for teas. Remember even the rose-of-sharon are hibiscus.

[westwindschild]

I had a lovely rose of sharon in the yard at my old house. When I saw hibiscus the first time I went to Las Vegas, I just fell in love with them and knew that I wanted to have them some day. Ever since I bought these 2 (can you believe it? $6.25 ea for 10 inch pots!), they have provided me with dozens of absolutely gorgeous pink blossoms almost non-stop. I just hope that I can keep them alive over the winter. Not much space in our house for 2 giant planters, and only one window with a southern exposure.

[bailey36]

I hope you can keep them going over winter too. What zone are you in now?

[westwindschild]

Apparently Zone 6B (just went to the Nat'l Gardening Assoc webpage).

I've just been reading the last few days of posts on the gardening community and checking referenced websites like mad! I am definitely going to try some of the recommendations for vertical gardening with containers next year. The square foot gardening also looks like it has possibilities for my tiny yard. In the meantime, I'm going to try to keep the hibs and a few other houseplants alive over the winter and start some window pots of basil, oregano, thyme and mint, so I have fresh herbs for cooking.

[bailey36]

good plan.