I've put the hosta, which is in a pot, in a shaded spot outdoors. It won't be moved at all this year. There are weatherproof time lapse cameras available on the market, but I decided to use my DSLR, a Canon Eos 550 (I believe it's called a Rebel in the States). The camera is on a tripod. It is put in exactly the same spot every eveneing, just before sunset, using the same settings every night (100 mm lens, AV 5.6, automatic whitebalance). Of course there will be slight differences in whitebalance and position, but nothing that can't be fixed with Photoshop. After a week (7 pictures) you can see the pips come out of the soil and grow. I expect the first leaves unfurling in a day or 10.

Lisa, here are some specs I collected when I was narrowing down my choice. These are all 5 ft tubs. Archer-- drop in only bottom at narrowest point= 19 11/16 at widest = same basin length = 45 depth, to base of drain= 15 finished floor to top of tub= 19 width- outside = 32 Madison, 34" drop in or undermount 60 gal bottom at narrowest point= 19 at widest = same basin length = 40 depth, to base of drain= 15 3/4 finished floor to top of tub= 22 width- outside = 34 Madison, 32" drop in or undermount 60 gal bottom at narrowest point= 18 at widest = same basin length = 40 depth, to base of drain= 15 3/4 finished floor to top of tub= 22 width- outside = 32 Madison, 30" drop in or undermount 55 gal bottom at narrowest point=16 at widest = same basin length = 40 depth, to base of drain= 15 3/4 finished floor to top of tub= 22 width- outside = 30 (compared to my current tub) bottom at narrowest point= 17, (above the curve is almost 19) at widest = 22 basin length = 50 depth, to base of drain= 16 finished floor to top of tub= 24 width- outside = 35, almost 36

Hi Cathy and other embroiderers - I have tried embroidery on greeting cards a few times. The effect is stunning and certainly different from most other cards I make. But golly, did my fingers get sore poking all those holes! What do you use to make the holes? (I was using a large needle.)

Urban Oufitters is a good one... my DD loves this site. If your granddaughter likes 'cutesy' stuff, there are some cute stationary and other Korean items (things I haven't seen elsewhere) at this site: http://www.fallindesign.com/ I've shopped both places and was pleased with the merchandise and shipping. Here is a link that might be useful: Urban Outfitters