And then there are those things that just don't do well here....when we were looking for property on Whidbey, there was an old farmhouse that had a large holly on each side of the front door...I wanted to buy the place just for the holly. Then there's the Holly Farm on Whidbey (if it's still there)...oh, what a joy to have a holly farm!
Peonies, lilacs, etc.....can't have it all, I no longer try....I mean, there's a heck of a lot of stuff to grow here....lol..and if I can no longer afford the water, I'll go with all natives and succulents.
