I wanted to post that the trade does not have to be done in the largest flat rate box that ships for 12.95. It can be any box that is equal in size or larger as we all know flat rate is usually not the way to go. I sent a box of plants to someone yesterday that was literally 3 times the size of the largest flat rate box and it shipped for the exact same amount priority! I was shocked!!! She just wants to make sure the trades are equal ( meaning she will send at least as much that will fit in that particular box) and sent priority mail. Sorry for any confusion. God bless!

ixnod, welcome to the world of composting. As you have found it is something you can't get enough of. Have fun with it, which is what gardening is all about, having fun. I wish more shippers would use the corn based packing peanuts. I just ordered and received a U-Bar digging tool and it was wrapped in paper. So I had just a few plastic bands and some tape to throw away as the rest went through my paper shredder and will be composted. Sandy

Susan, I love your light stand and always will love it. I realize it was the best solution for you, but if I told Tim I wanted to buy one of those, he'd hand me a hammer and tell me to build my own....which is why I have the one that I have. : ) Mine is hidden away out of sight in a room where guests rarely venture, although anyone who knows me and who knows I raise my own seedlings always asks to go upstairs and see it in the spring. So much for putting it out of sight....I just should have set it up in the dining room or breakfast room or something.... I am sure you'll be deliriously happy with it and will have many wonder seed-starting adventures and I look forward to hearing all about them. I think you got a great deal considering it was Gardener's Supply. I never buy anything of theirs for full price. They have sales often enough (and especially in November when, I think, some of us gardeners are shopping for ourselves) that a person can be patient and get a good price during their periodic sales. I've noticed that prices often are not as good in December when gardeners' spouses or family members are doing what I call "panic Christmas buying" and cannot afford, time-wise, to wait for a sale. I don't think you were repetitive at all. The more we all share about what we do, how we do it and why we do it (as well as pointing out what didn't work for us!), the better for all of us to learn from one another's experiences! Carol, Our weather is just like yours. Our high was 70 degrees yesterday and it was so gorgeous outside I could hardly stand it. I wanted to jump up and down and scream "Spring Is Here!". That was exacerbated by the smell of the orange blossoms on my little orange tree. However, I controlled myself because I knew it was a false spring and that winter was returning today. It was 56 degrees around 7 a.m. here at our house and now it is 36 degrees and we have had very, very light rain but lots of thunder. Phooey on winter! I think you showed those folks at the co-op that one benefit of being a gardener is that it keeps your muscles and joints strong, healthy and fit. I'd rather "work out" in the garden any day, than walk on the treadmill or work out on the weight machine. Who wouldn't? Trees, Nope, sorry, I just haven't gotten to it. I am trying. Watch for it in a couple of hours or in the morning. I'm about to start typing mow after I close up the chicken coops, put out the deer corn for my favorite deer, refill the bird feeders (those little birdies are eating nonstop today trying to stay warm), etc. I'm kind of dreading going out into the cold wind but I need to do it now before it gets dark. I have to warn you that I don't use the same planting schemes every year because I don't want to get stuck in a rut, but I'll try to mention some of the planting schemes in my usual rotation. Dawn

Promise, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most amazing and thoughtful 'sorry box' you sent my way in replacement of the 'broken teapot'. Thank you so very much for everything you sent. I am just overwhelmed with your generosity and kindness. I absolutely just love everything you sent....everything is perfect and arrived in perfect condition. Thank you so much! ((hugs!)) This really means a lot Promise, thank you. Included in this wonderful box of gifts..... * A very beautiful and sweet card * A super cute snowman tin filled with all kinds of goodies... * bath and body works hand sanitizer vanilla bean and holder * blistek medicated lip ointment * chapstick classic cherry * Jergens healing hands handcream * A variety of seeds including.... tomato white cherry, anise hyssop, old fashioned poppies, lumina white pumpkin, squash winter hubbard blue, winter squash queesland blue...so excited to try all of these as they were all on my 'wish' list =) * 2 beautiful Christmas hand towels * Vanilla Chai Black Tea - this looks soooo good.... * kleenex to go packs * beautiful silver angel ornaments (they will look beautiful on my pink and silver tree here soon) * a package of Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffles...oh yum! * a very creative sheet of name labels with snowflakes! Perfect, just in time for the holidays! I am just in awe that you went out of your way to do this for me, it is very much appreciated, and I thank you so very much. Your garden friend, Jayeanne