Sounds like this group meets all the expectations of the MG program. If there is a desire by individuals to perform a service and the system has let them down, this is a model for others to copy. Our local Extension Office is very supportive and involved in the MG program, but other posters on this and other forums have noted issues that hinder the volunteer spirit. Good going LIMG. Millard AL MG

Rachel, So far it has been three of us - me, myself and I! I finished planting/sowing today: Genovese Basil, Lemon Basil, Holy Basil and Marjoram. I still want to do a couple of large containers: one with corn, green beans and potatoes and another with peanuts and strawberries. The containers will be clear, though I will keep them covered until the fair to protect the roots but the hope is to show root veggies producing edible things! Not sure about the soil mixture - we had more than 2" of rain from Wed-Friday, probably more than 3" here (it poured, I mean rained tigers and ponies for more than 20 minutes and that was just a small part of the total rainfall!) but the top is dry today. Even digging down six inches it is moist but friable. The top 10" or so is a mix of compost, aged horse manure and creek bottom dirt. The scary thing is I have never tried growing anything in a raised bed before and had not heard of many of the varieties of plants until this year, let alone raised them. But 25,000 or more people will see this project. This week temps are suppose to be in the mid-80s with lows in the 60s so the bed ought to warm up fast and hopefully all the seeds will germinate and be tall enough to show on images by Thursday! Mike

shine 2009- These art groupings aren't over the sofa, but they aren't heavy on family photos and are pretty eclectic: My only advice is that symmetry and spacing are overrated, I think things look better in a not-quite-random grouping. Good luck- sandyponder

Good shot!! Are you one of the people in that group? If so which one? The cannon is beautiful. Also the tintype.