Nancy....I'm not a newbie to growing violets, just a self taught grower. Never thought about dividing a double crown until this forum, so thanks to you guys, I now have 15 violets instead of the 14 I had this morning. LOL Donna....thanks for the link. I'm sure it'll be helpful to lots of av growers. Jan

Good for you! Just remember that soapy water is not recommended for edibles and you should alternate with fresh water to flush away accumulated salts. Soaker hoses and drip irrigation are much better for plant growth than overhead watering anyway, and save water to boot. And mulching helps too. Here in CA we never get any rain half the year, and I keep my cottage garden looking beautiful with only watering twice a month.

Good job! Memories of when I first started growing in containers! Watch out, it's addictive... A couple of points for next year. If your soil get saturated in the rain, consider using 5-1-1 mix from the container forum. My plants get tons of rain at times, but never get saturated from it, and in fact, seem to thrive after a long spell of rain. You may be able to leave your plants out of the greenhouse more, which will give them more sunlight. I never worry about leaving them out in the rain. I too have a greenhouse, but only use it in spring and fall for warmth and hardening off. Also, epsom salts is something you should only have to use once or twice a year, not constantly. If you have a properly made soil, it likely has lime in it, and also if your water is pH 8.5, it likely has lots of magnesium in it. Good to correct the pH though when it's that high. All in all though, great to see you succeed!

Brenda, I'm sorry to hear about your SIL. It must be a very difficult time for you and your family. It sound like Davids fantastic box put a smile on your face though. I do agree with Terri that the bowl is gorgeous. It would look great on my counter too. I've always wanted one of Nick Malgieri's books. I can't wait to hear about it. Those labels on the canned goods look professional David are you sure you didn't buy them? Just kidding. Enjoy Brenda!! Tracey