I ALWAYS play nice (well, at least MOST of the time!!!) Okay, pictures have been taken - but not DL'd to computer yet (I'm surfing @ poolside via WiFi... Oh the SACRIFICES I have to make! ;-) I think I've been inspired to post an addendum to my "Garden Page" (you can get there from my webpage, linked below). I haven't done it yet, but I'll try to post my GH erection efforts "Step-By-Step." They won't be as good as conifers'/Dax's pictorial, but I'll do my best (Gotta "Give Back to the Community," right?!!) I think the wood-cutting is still a "hair" off, but the 'errors' will be put on the back-side (next to a fence, where no one will ever walk / have an opportunity to bend the aluminum base). Or maybe I'll add some skinny/lath/shim kinda material for the Too hot to dig up veggies right now, so I'll postpone that 'til early evening (or early tomorrow morning). I'll probably move my "boring observations" to the webpage (When I start it!). I'll just make note, on here, when I post updates - so I won't bore everyone with my long-winded commentary!!! Of course, I'm *sure* I'll have more questions as I go through this - and I *will* post those questions here! And I just thought of another Q: Should I paint the RW base before I assemble it? If so, white (for reflective qualities)? Or black (for heat-sinking)??? Or should I just hold off on that altogether (bearing in mind that it'll be easier to paint BEFORE I assemble it)??? Any thoughts...??? Thanks - AGAIN - for all the support, insight and advice! And thanks - in advance - for enduring my upcoming questions!!! You guys ROCK!!! -Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: IMQTPI's Garden Page (I'll update it soon!!!)

I live in the frozen North. Frosts (of any kind light or hard) and tender plants like basil, tomatoes, etc. do not mix. Bring in or cover (only if the frost is to be light) any tender plants if there are frost warnings. If only the tips or tops of a tender plant was frosted, it can survive. But annuals generally give up the ghost if frosted too hard. But you can protect your "mother" plant from additional frosts and see how it does. FYI - In my experience, basil does not do well when the temperatures drop below 50 F on a regular basis. It stops any vigorous growth and begins to get rather sick looking. I know. I get to see this each fall. FataMorgana

I put the pound of worms in one 18 gallon Sterilite plastic bin. I put the cocoons and the young worms that came with them in another one. I'll keep a very close eye on the bin with the cocoons and worms in it. And, when I notice the slightest indication of overcrowding, I'll split it into two bins. And, I'll do that as often as I need to. My biggest problem right now is the fact that I have an almost uncontrollable urge to dig around in the bins to see all of them!! LOL But, I know that I wouldn't like a huge hand digging around in my house and dislodging me from where I choose to be. And, it's my understanding that the worms like that sort of disturbance less than I would. So, I'm trying to fight my urges! But, it is hard... real hard!!! ;>) Robert

OFFER CLOSED!!!!! If you do not already have the address.... SORRY but this offer is closed. I need to get all the ones finished that are already started it may take a week or two. Sorry but my yard and garden are keeping me busy right now and I have a couple of family things that I need to do. If you already sent envelope and stamps I'll get to them ASAP in the order they are received. Doin the best I can dooooo bb