Thanks everyone who has contributed to my first ever pepper crop. Here they are: That was taken 2 weeks ago and some are red now. I have discovered that they are mild as long as you carefully remove every seed. I think I'll try a different variety next year but at least I now know I can grow them. The pictured ones are indoors. I have some others outside which are looking pretty good too but are only now starting to set fruit. I have also grown Cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana) for the first time this year (outdoors) and they are also beginning to set some fruit. I only hope they will ripen before our damp cool autumn sets in. Other news.... the snail plague is the worst I have ever seen and my Romanesco plants are lace. The purple sprouting babies have been chewed to the ground. After 2 weeks away from the garden I probably squashed at least 100 yesterday from a 15 x 5 foot bed. They were stuck to every stake, undersneath the row cover, and plastered on the underside of leaves. These are the big garden snails (Helix aspersa) and they have a big appetite to match. They have to be killed as they have a strong homing instinct and throwing them far away is ineffective. Here is a link that might be useful: Helix aspersa

Strange Angel, wandering jew are said to need bright light to retain their variegation, but I have mine hanging on my balcony in a north-eastern exposure. It get a bit of filtered morning sun then the sun moves behind my building. The plant has been growing vigorously for three seasons now and hasn't lost any of it's variegation so I'm sure that spot will work for you as well!

Ok, nothing like waiting until the last day to dig stuff, especially when one is retired...anywho, this is what I have lined out to dig and bring. I'll be doing the 'specific' stuff first and then if time and energy allows dig or take cuttings of some other things. Tina(Kilngod) Native Jeffersonia diphylla-aka Twin Leaf -- YES a start or 2 of Wild Ginger -- (YES if you have time) a start of Ajuga Burgundy Glow -- YES a start of Metallic Ajuga -- YES a start of Bronze Beauty ajuga -- YES yarrow Terra Cotta -- YES yarrow-Cerise Queen -- (YES if you have time) yarrow Papricka -- YES Lilac-no id, but is not the regular lavender old fashioned one...this one might be a short variety. -- (YES if you have time) Sedum cuttings-Black Jack -- YES Sedum cuttings-Xenox -- YES cuttings of Lady in Red Hydrangea? -- YES (way cool!) Marcia Twinleaf Firepink-Silene Virginica-shade blooming native?-awaiting word on this Jen Monarda 2 butterfly bushes Stellas Hostas Shade bed stuff-Twin Leaf-Solomon's Seal Iris daffs Misc Dreamspirit shade plants- bright sun bed sun/shade bed Misc Jennyfoo Hibiscus-Hardy anything-Misc Please look my list over and post or email me if you see anything of interest. Not listed on my trade list are yarrow-papricka yarrow-Cerise Queen yarrow-Terra Cotta Fire Pinks maybe more There are numerous things (sedums and shrubs) that I can easily bring cuttings of. Sue Here is a link that might be useful: My trade list

Are you referring to the multi-prong hook (as shown in the link below...C&D)? I believe the type hook you decide to use will be determined by the pleat/tape used on the drapery. If there's not a 'pocket' for the multi style to slip into, you'll have to use the pin hook design. My guess is that the multi will give more support than the pin hook.......but I could be wrong! ;) Nothing wrong with a bedroom/study. Guests aren't there very long anyway, right! Here is a link that might be useful: drapery hooks