Hi Beetle. Yes I have that many Appleblossom seedlings. I did separate them and posted pics on this thread linked below. I'm sure I'll be giving them away or maybe sell them at a local gardenclub or something but I want to see them all bloom first! I would give them as gifts, but I'd be really sad if I gave them away and the person just let them die. Most people wouldn't have the patience to take care of them for another year or two before seeing a bloom and I think they'd get bored and let it go, ya know? Thanks again for the encouragement. Here is a link that might be useful: photo thread

Our vinyl kind of looks like a sand stone color tiles and even has Faux grout lines in the pattern. It has been good to clean. Course it is still pretty new. We are really happy we removed the carpet in the living room and continued the vinyl from kitchen/dinning room into the living room. So much easier to clean. I really love the look of tiles like ML has. And a friend put large tiles in her house and they are gorgeous. Both live in warmer climates than we do here. I wonder if tiles would be colder than vinyl in cold climates?

Jen, I am happy that you are enjoying your volunteering. I hope it is okay to share my MIL here. My MIL is a "character" but not because she is difficult, even though she is and has always been. This 99 year old woman lives on her own, takes 2 buses to a senior center that she likes Monday-Thursday, has a me day on Friday to primp and wash her hair, takes care of her own finances, apartment, shopping, and some meals. We live 5 hours away, her other son 2. We see her as often as possible, stay in touch with phone calls. She does not "even take an aspirin". She does not get a flu shot and never sees a doctor. Two years ago, she broke her hip stepping off a curb after leaving the casino. Today she has full mobility- no walker. She carries a cane but does not use it. She still wears her little pumps with a low heel and sheer stockings. She had wonderful therapists at rehab for 30 days but her recovery is due to her sheer willpower. She discontinued therapy after she was home. Her only affliction is that her hearing is poor- has been for decades I think. This makes for trying but also hilarious (being nice here, no sarcasm) loud phone conversations. Yes there are things about her living independently that concern us, but she is so bound and determined not to be "a burden" that she rebuffs all suggestions of any other living arrangements. Yes, it would be easier and less stressful for her sons, but she is one strong woman in more ways than one.

Hi Wendy! Try using this search in Google: site:gardenweb.com Compulsive Horticultural Disorder It pulls up quite a few threads with the term used. Hope this helps you find what you were looking for!