1. Thou shalt leave pets at home or in a shaded vehicle with the windows partly open. 2. Thou shalt enjoy the garden without endangering scapes or blooms with swinging purses, cameras, tripods, etc. 3. Thou shalt use established walkways and not step into or across flower beds. 4. Thou shall leave spent blooms where found. (No dead-heading ever!) 5. Thou shalt read plant labels without lifting or moving for better viewing. 6. Thou shalt ask before pollen sharing. 7. Thou shalt allow children to enjoy the flowers under “VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION”. 8. Thou shalt allow the garden hosts to continue to hybridize and pollinate without interruption. 9. Thou shalt call ahead for permission to visit a private garden. Thou shalt also observe posted visiting hours for open gardens. 10. Thou shalt carry away thy cigarette butts upon leaving the garden. 11. Violators shall be composted!!!