Ho, well, I am replying in a good mood (I have intense mood swings with this project). Couple of weeks ago, during the rat invasion, I was quite a bit less sanguine and to say I am on a steep learning curve is the understatement of the century. But yes, as it happens, all well on the seed front.....although inevitably, I have (again) been forced to admit that all the rest of my family were right and I was wrong. The preppers and clearers (all of them) have been smirking - particularly when a felled tree landed in the centre of a massive newly planted bulb colony........ Nevertheless, there are many foxgloves, hesperis, campanulas, myosotis, welsh poppies.....and other common, but tough and prolific plants, in various parts of the woods....and 25 Crown Imperials. The soil is amazing - it really is. True, it is a bit stony and tree-rooty, but it has also been fallow for over 50 years with a lush cover of weeds and leaves. The narcissi were the stoutest plants I have ever seen.....and the foxgloves are going to be head-high Hugely limited by having crap machinery (used to gardening in tiny spaces, we spent all our money on beautiful German knives, Japanese secateurs, Swedish axes - yah know, gorgeous stuff but hopeless for the task ahead).......but hey, adaptability is surely a gardening byword.....I have spent my entire gardening life in a fever of insane ambition which inevitably means crashing and burning on a regular basis. Yeah, we are enjoying ourselves....and I have tree seed germination too. The teapot is sadly depleted.

Just checked back in here as I am ordering flower seeds. How good it made me feel to see people still loving my idea! And yes, I still use it too. Have been frustrated this past year by not being able to find both cups and lids in the 24 oz size I Like best at Costco. I am having to use 20 oz and they are out of proportion to my flowers. Business seemed really good most days here this summer. I now have a stand near my house as well as the one on the main road down our island. Last year, due to back problems, I tried just selling dahlias with what ever shrubs or perennials I had. This year I am planting every annual I have enjoyed in the past and can find room for! Hubby has retired and is around to help out with more of the heavy work, plus I now have a diagnosis on the spinal problems and am getting treatment for them. So this gardener has no intention of just "wilting away", LOL.

Hello guys, sorry for the delay in response. This time of year is brutal and now adding WoodZotic has stirred things up. Barg, that technique will work fine. Adam, that would rock. I look forward to your results. Mike, color is a reddish brown that highlights and accentuates richness of hardwoods and grain. The color on the label is the color. For now this is the only color available. The Woodzotic will outlast the Messmers. J Hyatt, you have to understand, when directions are given to a large scale of people you have to make them as foolproof as is possible. Its not mandatory to wipe off the WoodZotic but you do have know how much to apply and what is cosnsidered overapplication. This holds true for any stain and sealer but since the WoodZotic is loaded with the stuff that makes a stain last (transoxide pigmentation, resins and mildewcide)its can be easy for a homeowner to get into trouble unless the excess stain is removed from the surface before curing. Comparing TWP and WoodZotic is comparing Rolls Royce to Chevy. Both may appear to do the same job, but the manufacturing process and the right parts assure the Rolls Royce will outlast and outperform the Chevy ten times out of ten. I know you like TWP John, and as I have said many time, I like TWP too. In fact, when WoodZotic was first made the very first consultation was made with the owner of TWP/Amteco. Its just that TWP is not now and never has ben designed to work effectively on hardwoods. You modify the products (TWP\\\'s) vapor trasmission rate and change its maintenance characteristics by layering it on. Anyone in doubt that the manufacturer does not recommend this, should give them a call and ask them.

Is it possible that these hostas are not Wide Brim or Brim Cup? The first picture doesn't look like Wide Brim to me and the second picture is not Brim Cup. Brim Cup has wider margins, is not that blue and generally has torn desiccated margins by now. Yours reminds me of my Great Arrival.