There is no reason to direct a poster here to another website for hellebores - particpants here are just as knowledgeble and forthcoming with advice as anywhere else. Winter does tend to slow down the interaction but that just means exercising a bit of patience :-) Cinnamon Snow has been around for awhile - I've had mine for 3 years. It is a ballardiae hybrid or a cross between H. niger and H. lividus. Lividus is a slightly more tender form of hellbore so in colder zones some winter mulching may be appropriate. Hellebores just do not have much staying power indoors. Like all plants native to temperate regions, they need the cold winter temperatures, humidity and light conditions that occur outdoors.....not inside. I understand that your climate may not be well suited to outdoor planting now but you want to get this plant in the ground asap. Barring that, it needs to be out of the household environment - an unheated garage or cool basement. Eeven a covered porch would work. If temps threaten to drop too low, you can always bring it in overnight but that's about as long as I'd consider. It simply won't survive well or long indoorss.

There are 3 TJs sorta near me but none close enough to shop at regularly. One sells no liquor at all & the other two only sell beer. So, no cheap wine. The one we usually go to is out-of-state & in an old dreary strip mall. The store is disorganized & dirty. It's a very depressing place to shop. We rarely go, maybe twice/year. I suspect the other two stores are nicer but they are a lot further to drive & in a direction we seldom travel. We are supposed to get a new WFs within five miles but it's at least a couple years away. People here are very complimentary of TJs but I really don't have much good to say. Ours is just the pits. Well, I do have something good...the people working there are friendly & helpful. :) /tricia

For those who didn't see the link, I divided up and listed what several posters on GW's Cooking Forum like to buy at Trader Joe's, separated by ----s ---- organic, vegetarian baked beans which we really liked (no HFCS). vegetarian low fat refried pinto beans "salsa style" Cuban style black beans which we have not tried yet cacciatore simmer sauce for chicken/pork breads beautiful orchid plants. Fage whole milk Greek yogurt ---- *Pistachios *Savory thin mini Crackers (a sesame cracker) they come in a larger cracker too, but I like the minis. *Sesame Sticks *Cambozola cheese (semi soft brie type veined with blue cheese) *Capers *Morella Cherries (next to the jams) *Creme Fraiche *Sun Dried Tomatoes *Rice Pilaf *Greek style Yoghurt *Saffron (great price) *Two Buck Chuck wines *Hand lotions *Yellow kitchen sponges (the kind that are thin until you wet them I could go on and on...I do most of my grocery shopping there and love to just browse up and down the aisles ---- Dried monmorency cherries Spices (cheap and good) Balsamic vinegar EVOO Grapeseed oil TJ Barbecue sauce Organic ketchup Artichoke hearts Joe-Joe's (TJ's healthier version of Oreos) Dark chocolate covered raisins Graham crackers Cereals-just tried Whole Grain Chocolatey-filled Cereal Bites Moka Java Coffee Semi-sweet chocolate chips ---- Sweet Potato Fries ---- Pound Plus Chocolate Cereals Tuscan Beans (in a can) Papadums (in the snack aisle) Grade B maple syrup usually cheaper than anyone Peanut butter filled pretzel nuggets Flavored pistachios Flax seed tortilla chips cookies shaped like cats, birds, various animals. ---- Candied ginger (yum!) dried fruits of all kinds grape seed oil olive oil - I like the Greek stuff Good price on McCann's Irish Oatmeal 3 buck chuck - my fave is the the rose simmer sauces - various types nice to have on hand for a quick dinner chicken gyoza - frozen - also nice for a quick dinner ---- New Mexico Pin Coffee ---- ham steak (it's about a pound, from the Niman Ranch, & has excellent flavor frozen biscuits (six to a box stuffed pork chops & chicken breasts. good prices on nuts (cashews, pecans, almonds, peanuts, available, salted, non-salted, light salt, roasted & raw) & dried fruits, too. The lemon loaf is excellent, & good for morning coffee or dessert. They're also known for their wine selections & prices, & prices on selected liquor. ---- nuts blocks of chocolate for dipping organic sugar vanilla roasted red peppers Greek yogurt dried bananas low sodium deli turkey cheeses eggplant hummus Judy's Breadsticks (sunflower seed studded whole wheat bread) mini pita bread (so cute) 21 Seasoning Salute wine coffee beans truffle oil (seasonal) naan maple syrup graham crackers chocolate truffles cheese puffs ---- milk and eggs ---- Their flour tortillas are the closest to home made that I've ever found in a store. ---- I love the Trader Joe's Hummus quartet, and the fresh mozzarella is the cheapest around. ---- Bread Fresh-cut flowers, plants TJs Habanero Lime Salsa, TJs Vegetarian Chili, Cream Cheese, shredded cheese to make dip for Chips/Tortillas Wine -- NOT 2-buck Chuck Milk, Eggs, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Cheese Cereals Frozen: fish filets, Sweet Potato Fries, vegetables, Streudel, fruits and berries TJs Ice Cream -- especially their Mint Chip! Some frozen prepared foods -- as the whim suits me Tejava Ice Tea Lavander Sachet bags, Scrubbers, Dish Soap, shampoo ---- Yea - get all the stuff listed above..... And several cases of 2 Buck Chuck - we like the Merlot, Cab. and Chardonnay the best ---- orange champagne vinegar cheapest crumbled feta and goat cheese around orange cranberry scones mini challah kettle corn popcorn (it is addicting!!!) frozen creamed spinach (however, the calories will kill you! frozen juice bars...i love the mixed fruit ones My one hate is the frozen vege enchilladao ---- Picatta sauce - jar - great for a quick dinner w/ leftover grilled chicken breasts - I add a can of artichoke hearts-serve over angel hair pasta Sweet Potato fries - frozen Wasabi peas Sesame sticks Gorgonzola roasted crackers Roasted Red pepper soup - in a carton - add nothing - just heat. Stuffed Olives - 2 kinds - garlic & blue cheese - jars Marinara sauce - jar Alfredo sauce - jar Sour cream - can't remember the name - Red & wht container - cheap & thick ---- TJ's Gourmet Fried Onion pieces. Ingredients are onions, vegetable oil (canola and palm), wheat flour and salt. ---- Greek yogurt -- not TJ's Greek style, but the real Greek stuff "soft whole wheat bread". Monte Pollino olive oil canned beans beef broth concentrate in little packets Havarti cheese whipping cream that's not ultra-pasteurized triple gingersnaps ---- I looked over many of the fresh beef labels yesteday, and I couldn't find one that didn't say 'natural, no anti-biotics, no hormones, vegetarian diet'. All of them. I could have missed a package, but my impression is all of their beef was 'clean'. I have seen grass fed product on the shelves. ---- White balsamic vinegar TJ fat free Balsamic Vinegarette, Eggplant Garlic Spread, Honey Wheat Pretzel sticks, Sun Dried Tomato Brushetta, Swiss Almond crunch Cookies, TJ Mini Chocolate Chips, Fruit sticks (like roll-ups), Vegetable Fried Rice, Chicken Shu Mai, Ground Buffalo STeak Burgers, Vegetable Egg Rolls, Tri Sampler Goat Cheese, Corn and Chile Tomato-Less Salsa, Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa, All frozen Vegetables, Pumpkin Butter, Red Pepper Spread w/Eggplant & Garlic, Trader Giotto's Spaghetti Lunghi (extra long spaghetti) ---- I like their Salsa Verde, and their Double Roasted Salsa is one of the best jarred salsa's I've had. If you get this, make sure it's the Double Roasted and not the Fire Roasted. Their Chimichurri Rice is fabulous! It's in a bag in the frozen section ---- Dried fruits, nuts spices jarred Indian simmer sauces Plugra butter (cheapest around!) Frozen veggies (green beans are the BEST) Jarred marinated mushrooms (the only ones I can find w/out peppers) pasta varietal rice (wild, brown, jasmine, basmati, etc) oils gluten free products (with flavor, thank you!) seasonal stuff (this year it was Mexican Hot Chocolate cookies) Chocolate covered, peanut butter filled pretzels! ---- Triple Ginger cookie thins (really delish) Cheeses-Port Salut, Compozola,most of their blue cheeses are good, mascarpone Creme Fraiche Spicey hummus capers Dijon mustard Roasted unsalted nuts DH likes Chas Shaw merlot (3$ here) most of their organic dairy products are good ---- Multigrain vegetable lasagna (frozen) Chicken burritos (frozen) Brown basmati rice Parmesan cheese, grated Meyer lemons (in season, the only place I can get them locally) Flaxseed and soy tortilla chips Whole wheat pitas Nutty Chocolate breakfast bars (kids love 'em) Marinara sauce Whole wheat pastas Smoked salmon (fresh) Ak-Mak crackers - Stone ground whole wheat sesame flats Menage a trois sliced sweet peppers (frozen) Marinated tuna or mahi mahi steaks (frozen) Canned beans and tomatoes Fage Greek yogurt Harvest grains blend Orange champagne vinegar Makes a wonderful dressing Sweet & Spicy Pecans - Serve on a salad w/ above dressing and strawberries! ---- GLUTEN FREE chocolate cake! It is yummy and worry free! A special treat for me. They also carry a variety of other products that make life easier -- pizza that doesn't taste like cardboard and GF tortilla (rice flour). ---- frozen Pineapple... Almond Meal... General Tso's sauce... Chamomile/Lavender hand soap. Envirokidz cereal Ketchup. Pad Thai Brown Rice Pasta Italian chopped salad ---- blue cheese, crumbled feta and fresh mozzarella. I love their caponata. ÂUnsweetened vanilla almond breeze (great for low-carbers). I also use their soaps - body - clothes and dishes.

Another vote for the Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar here -- I don't even need olive oil with it and have used it straight on some of my salads. It has just a touch of sweetness and is mild enough that you can do that if you want -- especially with a salad tat has a protein and fruit in the summer. This time of year, butternut squash mac and cheese makes a brief appearance. It is better than the plain, I wish they had it year round. I am going to have to figure out a similar homemade version. It isn't something I eat very often, but it sure can hit the spot. My son always has the hatch mac and cheese in his freezer -- it's pretty good too. The butternut has a noticeable amount of black pepper, but neither should be too spicy for anyone not on a bland diet. IMO (in TX but not a total pepper head) My dogs love the pumpkin dog biscuits (and all the others too), but the oldest has been diagnosed with kidney disease and we are working on diet changes for them. If you see a little foil pouch with a red top near the checkout that is dark chocolate almond toffee bites, you might want to try one. Simple thing -- garlic and shallots. Better at TJ's than the grocery and we were getting CJ Ranch from Gilroy, CA garlic and we prefer that. Kalamata Olive Oil -- we just like the flavor. I am going to have to look for the pears. I bet I missed them if they are gone in Louisiana now. Costco -- always for meats, rotisserie chicken, organic unbleached flour, wine and fruit, vanilla beans this time of year, ciabatta rolls, and another vote for multi grain chips and the Charisma and no-name towels. I bought a bundle of the wash cloths to try as single use hand towels in my powder room -- almost too thick to put out as many as I would like at once, but playing with the fold/roll options. If you have't tried one, I'll make a plug for the Amope foot file and the deals they have at Costco (bundle and sometimes a coupon special), The new wet/dry one is a drastic improvement -- never used it wet, but love the two speeds and the fact that it doesn't eat up disposable batteries. Hard to remember what we have been buying there -- the other things that come to mind are the office supplies, kitchen organizers and things we have gotten for the son who graduated and just started teaching. And tires for my car. Oh -- for your own car or a holiday gift -- this https://www.costco.com/Lithium-Jump-Starter-Portable-Power-Bank-with-Brush-Metal-Finish.product.100383979.html