Morning Purp, Poor deer. When we used to go hiking in the woods, we'd find skulls, too..I couldn't look, turned my head, ASAP. I often wondered what happened to the poor gals and guys..the image was branded in my mind for days. I can't recall if the plant was Lithops or another succulent, but I once read 'x' plant is only to be watered in winter, and left dormant in summer. However, I disagee... But, Purp, I don't remember if it was Lithops, however it was a suculent. Lithops or Livingstones are very pretty plants..beautiful..especially when they split and bud/flower. Same with Baby Toes..'can't recall botanical name.' A small succulent garden, filled with Lithops and Baby Toes would look nice..and watering wouldn't be a problem since they need very little..in summer! You're right about your succulents getting a little rain.. That's one reason I kill Lithops. The few times I bought them at HD...those I didn't water shriveled up. The others that got some water watered, 'the room is too cold,' they rotted. It's a no-win situation. Hope yours survive. Purp, have you researched Lithops? If not, you should. There's more to them than meets the eye. Yeah my house is packed, same with the green house..It's supposed to be 65 tomorrow...if so, I have to redo the gh. Can't even step inside. Literally..I'm not kidding.. Thank GOD for the gh. Most plants are large..too large for the house. I wish it was larger though. lol. Yep,, your home is filled, too. You planning on adding more plants? lol. Wish we were all neighbors..An entire area with people who love trops and sux. Sharing and Caring.... Purp, there's 61 plants in the one room? Yeah, add a few more..lol. Purp, are you against chemicals? You know my feelings, but I'd rather use baits than find thousands of ants walking in the house. Oh oh, your mom's Spath. Hopefully, it'll perk up. Is there windows in your shed?

Thank you BOTH for the reply to my question - I really appreciate it. I just got home from Walmart where I picked up two small fans that can be used as a desk fan OR a clip on fan (comes with parts to put the base together) - so I will be getting them set up tonight and will have them on the timer with the ligths :-) The fans were $6.88 each - so a small price to pay (and much easier than moving around the stupid floor fan like I did last year). I can't count how many times I was bonked on the head when the fan fell off the step stool!! Happy growing!

much below 60 and I would bring them in to prevent bud drop. Other than that I don`t bring mine in unless a hard freeze is predicted, even then there are a bunch that stay in the ground. Prior to Ike mine went through a couple of hard freezes-lost tips on one slaughter pink, some damage to a trunk from snow-again slaughter pink and that is about it. They will drop their leaves when they get too cold. Tally Ho!

For anyone looking for "talking books" or audio books for free--- check out Librivox.org . They have audio of thousands of titles that are in the public domain. So they are older books, usually classics, but they are excellent and a good free alternative to what may be found in your local library. It is available either online through the website or on an app through your smartphone. While it might be difficult for a 91 year old, it is very easy to use and set up if you can help him with that. I have greatly enjoyed Mark Twain's "Innocents Abroad" from there, it is quite funny and entertaining. Maybe that would be a good suggestion. Here is a link that might be useful: Librivox