Yes, food has become a crazy commodity too. Not long ago--3 or 4 years--I could get pasta 3 for $1 on sale. Now $1 a box is considered a sale price! Only last year, 2 for $1 wasn't hard to find. I did see this coming over the past few years. I want to help people who find themselves having to choose between food and gas to get to work, or food and medicine, or food and anything. Not only does growing one's own food help the budget, it helps the soul. People feel good about growing their own; it provides a sense of independence. We all hear about "locally grown" being better, well how about the backyard--can't get anymore local than that! Things are tough right now for many. However, even when times aren't so tough in general, someone is struggling. I am not wealthy, but this is dear to my heart, and it is what I can do. I have others helping too, and a nice community is developing. Please join us if you have need or something to offer. Once again, I state that I am willing to trade what I have in order to comply with this forum being for trades. Thanks, Robin

I have received 3 mailers with seeds in the past week and a half. I will try to get the zip codes posted. We have had some major family issues, and I am about a week behind right now. I hope to catch up over the weekend, and post what I have received on Monday. Just to be compliant, I am willing to trade. Thanks, Robin

Chocolate Brug it all sounds like your named Plumeria fits this one to a T. But I am sure with Plumerias you can not exactly say WHAT the name is either and thus, I should call it my NOID peachy Beauty :-) Theresa the cutting itself is unfortunately real crooked...no way you can ship it. But I took 2 extra...one for Kristy if she wants one and who knows, maybe Kylie wants the other one? My luck ran out this morning thou. I went and said hi and checked if the Bambi is really the one in my next door neighbors yard...and I volunteered to water their yard for a week after I get back from Vacation rofl. But I don't mind. I am so glad I can repay them somehow for their generosity. Lucy

Did you soak your seeds overnight before planting them? I'm not sure what the crystalized stuff is, never had that happen. It might be mold, a photo would help. You don't need the lights until the seeds have germinated. I don't use ST until they've sprouted but don't think it matters. I'd leave the GH top off and just make sure the soil stays moist, not soggy. A regular seed starting mix or potting soil is fine for seeds. Cactus mix and perlite works fine too. With seeds it really doesn't matter. Bottom heat would certainly help things along but isn't necessary as long as you can keep them warm. The seeds should germinate within 2 weeks. If they haven't started sprouting by then I'd lift a seed and make sure that it hasn't rotted. Karyn