The only other thing about this moss is that if it likes you it won't be long before you'll be supplying others with starter samples and/or throwing it away. It grows like a weed. On the other hand if it doesn't like your conditions, it won't grow. If there is none in collections around your area the latter may well be the case. Try it anyway, don't hesitate to send me your addy, I throw the stuff away. Nick

Hi all, Well, the leaf curling started to happen when they were in a south facing kitchen window which gets really good sun for most of the day. The other advantage of that window is the humidity of the kitchen, which keeps off red spider mite. I certainly do know how hard it is to look after them indoors, which is why I started them off in my south facing bathroom window, which also gets great light and humidity. I moved them because I thought the leaf curling might be an objection to the fluctuating heat you get in both locations, and also because they were doing so well that they outgrew the window sills. Now the bathroom window is full of courgette and green bean seedlings and the kitchen is loaded up with tomatoes:-) In case you're wondering, sadly a greenhouse is not an option - but I do have some south facing patio doors, so I think I'll move them there. As for putting them outside, they will of course go out there as soon as possible. Karyn, we get plenty of sunny days here in London (although not this last week) but in March it's often only warm in the middle of the day so there's a lot of shifting in and out of doors to do. I've got to do that anyway, though, and it occurs to me that moving them to the patio doors would make that hardening off much easier, so I'll definitely go for that. As for outgrowing their pots, Tom, I mentioned before that I potted them on only a few weeks ago and I check their roots and water levels every day. They're certainly not drying out between waterings, but it's possible that the compost I potted them into is not free draining enough. I know they don't like to have waterlogged roots. I'm also a bit suspicious of that compost because the leaves started curling around the same time that they went into it. I don't think there's much I can do about that right now that wouldn't be even more stressful, though. If that's the problem then they're just going to have to tough it out for the moment - at least until it's time to pot them on again. I certainly hope you're both right, not least because if you are then they'll grow out of it and also because the alternative is looking like broad mite. I'm not entirely convinced of that though, because although the leaves are curling they're not discoloured or dropping off wood> - yet! Oops! I may have just jinxed myself. Thanks so much for your help, I'll let you know how things go. Sara

Welcome! You'll be glad you found Gardenweb. The University of Arkansas has a grape breeding program so they should have lots of info. I checked their website and found the article I linked below that has recommended varieties for Juice Grapes, Table Grapes, and Wine Grapes. Here is a link that might be useful: Recommended Bunch Grapes for Home Gardens in Arkansas

It depends on what you want to do!! A zipper foot is a must if you ever plan on putting in a zipper. If i were you,using the manual as a guide,i'd get all the feet that originally came with it,as those are the basic ones if you plan on doing any sewing.If you're not going to be using it,but just want to have it for the sake of having it,then i wouldn't jump in and buy anything. Only you know what your plans are. There are places on line to get free patterns,for crafts,and lots of places to ask questions etc.Patternreview.com is one of them.Just google sewing,and you'll come up with several sites. Good luck.Oh and that's a great machine you got!!! Kathi