Yes, actually it would. I just retrieved a lot of good stuff that didn't get buried in the compost this morning--lol! Sent you an email. So if anyone wants cuttings, I probably have a few trades here. J

Hi Joanne: Here's a suggestion. Are you able to use those big gray construction blocks to line the hole? You can use long rebar in the blocks for reinforcement till you get the size you want, then backfill the block holes with soil. You can even step the construction blocks to give you shelves if that's what you want. You don't need to go to the top of the hole with the blocks. Once the blocks lining the hole are the size you want lay the liner over them (be sure liner is larger than the hole and you use an underlayer so the blocks don't tear it). Once you lay the liner over the top layer of blocks, lay a layer of flat stones/rocks on top of that, then fold the liner back over the 1st layer of rocks. Add another layer of rocks then backfill around the construction blocks. This may even give you a raised pond edge to avoid overflow into the pond while hiding the liner. You can backfill up to the edge to give it a sloping effect. Now you can plant flowers in the backfill. Just an idea you may want to consider. This way you won't have to wait till next year. Hope this helps. Good luck no matter what you decide! Jenny

"Is that true?" No, most trees (and ginkgos do qualify) can be transplanted just about anytime the ground isn't frozen. There are better times (late winter to very early spring, and fall) and worse times (summer). "Is there a way to put it in the ground now, or is that just too great a risk?" By all means, if you do dig it up now, plant is ASAP!!! Keeping it potted or B&B is just going to add greatly to the poor thing's stress! "Any clue as to how deep I'll have to dig?" This link should give you a pretty good answer: Generic Rootball Size Guide "Is it a big deal if it's the kind that has the fruit with the rotten bad smell?" Not to me. As long as I don't pick the fruit up, get it on my shoes or hands, etc, the smell doesn't bother me. Some people are more sensitive to smells than others. Do avoid planting female ginkgos near sidewalks, driveways, or windows that are left open for fresh air. "Dig now and I give it a 1% chance of surviving." If the job is done correctly and proper aftercare is given, I think the chances of survival are actually very good, even if done now. The problem is that moving it now is going to increase the amount of effort for aftercare (watering) AND the tree is pretty big and will require significant effort to dig up and move.

Hi Bev, I am also a first time Clematis grower. I have about 40 potted clemmies on my deck. They all are pretty healthy. About one third of them are turning yellow and brown now. I guess it is just the right time for them to do so. We had our first light frost already, my baby clems in small pots are doing just fine. I am planning to bring them inside into unheated garage if we will have heavier frosts. Some of my tiny babies died to the ground after showing some growth. They seem to be much weaker than plants with good root system. I am not giving up on them though. I keep them moist and protected and hope for the best. Since your baby clems obviously do not have well developed root balls yet, I would give them extra protection this winter. If your basement is cold but frost free, that would work. Just keep them moist all the time. Alternatively, you can wrap pots in a bubble wrap, put a layer of mulch on the soil and leave them outside. Keeping them under the table sounds like a good idea to me, because heavy rains are somewhat damaging for the small plants. Just my two cents :-) I hope our experts will provide you with more info. Good luck! Alina.