Hi K.J. Haven't been at the party for awhile and checked in and saw your b'day came and want to wish you belated b'day greetings. Don't stay away too long. You're a very special lady.

No worries, we're all here to help each other, no payment required. The only pointers is pretty much what I said above: bottom water, weak solution of cammomile tea, some air circulation and lights once the sprout peeks out of the soil. I would pot up those toms to a larger container. And I would take off all but the tip-top leaves and bury the rest so roots will grow from the junction where you cut off the leaves. Sometimes I will lay the plant on it's side but if you can find a deep enough container, just set it in straight up. Hope that makes sense. I have had excellent results with FoxFarm potting soils. For new transplants I like Happy Frog and for established, or hearty plants, Ocean Forst. I get it at the hydro store, Sea of Green at the north side of Bell Road just east of I-17. They also have some nice *square* containers in varying sizes. Stuff is not cheap there but it's good quality. There's another store in Tempe. HTH and be sure to keep us posted.

tsug, you're right about the Cardinal, but books don't show that sound either. I've actually seen that Judy, Judy thing written somewhere, but can't find it again. We have lots of Cardinals,Titmouse (or is it mice) and Carolina Wrens, all quite diversified in song. All 3 are always at our feeders. And the mystery continues.......

Froggyquilter- There is a little frog skipping across the big pond all the way to your door as I am writing this- I hope he finds lots of froggy friends at your house :-) And I hope he is a fast little froggie so he makes it before your birthday! Happy early Birthday!!! Anne Heidi in Norway