I got a griffinia bulb in November. it was in bloom when I got it, but quickly died back to the ground. I thought I had lost it, but I dug it up and the bulb was there, roots intact. ive kept it on a seedling heat mat since and got a new leaf in February, but the insulation came off the window it was sitting in and a cold draft killed the leaf. now its not doing anything. I keep it moist and on the heat mat but nothing happens. the bulb looks healthy and the roots are still there, but no top growth whatsoever. any advice?

So glad you did! Nice to see your beauties. The phrase "sun drenched" comes to mind as I am adding another blanket to keep me warm now that the sun has set and it is even colder. Wish I were in Crete walking with you in your gardens, and yes, I'd happily hang the laundry.

The bar set-up and any counter/stools should go in the closet niche. Then decorate the room as your comfy hang-out room. Burgundy and gray is a great color combo. Here is a nice design idea with the deco stripes and vintage floor lamp. You'll need an area rug. You want a 20's vibe. Add photo art from the era. These are available in different sizes from greatbigcanvas.com Search for "prohibition". We have their unframed canvas prints in our house and they are very nice.

Georgy'smom thanks for the long update. I LOVE the pecan bars, but probably shouldn't make them again... it's too hard to quit after one piece. :) Like you, I felt the need to leave because of how the forum had changed. I kept in touch with Hayjud, and saw her about 4 month before the passed. Still visit with her husband on the phone ever now and then. I finally met the lovely Kathy G in MI in who helped me and Mel with a parking space in Missoula eons ago. I visited her last summer after riding the Erie Canal Ride in New York. I still bicycle, but no LONG self contained tours anymore. My knees got to the point, I had to decide to quit or.... I was wearing knee sleeves even in the HOT Oklahoma summers. I got an E-bike (March 2022) rather than quitting, and have 9993 miles on it right now. Will change that during today's ride. Thank you everyone that posted on mine... and thanks Bluebell I guess for posting the recipe you beat me to it. I love life, and try to stay busy. Celebrated my 70th birthday with my grand-kids at Palo Duro Canyon hiking to "the lighthouse". They are fine, Allison is 15 and driving with a learners permit. Georgysmom thanks so much for the long update. Sorry to find out, you live the solo life too now, but without having planned it. Keep busy dear lady, it beats boredom. Moni, over and back out.