Very sweet and so nice to hear. Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag, Jean, and I hope you continue to do well, too.

I'm glad you are happy with it and how it works. Personally, aside from the associated costs of the equipment, I find too many problems with the method for me. And I know from previous discussions here about it, others do as well. Happy Gardening. Dave

Okay, now I have a question JAG. I forgot to add gypsum when I mixed my first two ten gallon batches of gritty mix for the dwarf navel and tangelo. I did remember when I mixed the third batch for the dwarf tangerine. All three turned rather yellow initially because I bare-rooted and transplanted them in November. They are greening up now and putting on new leaves and I might be imagining this but I'd swear the tangerine looks the best. All three are getting a weekly dose of FP (2.5ml/2gallons) in water adjusted with some white vinegar. The question is, should I be adding some supplemental calcium to the two plants that don't have gypsum, or does FP weekly provide enough calcium to keep these plants healthy? Tom

I just wish things were going better for you now, but at least you're able to be getting things fixed with everyone's health, eventually. I feel for you so much, and am pulling for everyone to get better sooner than expected. I have to admit that one of my favorite Christmases was when I came down with the flu, and couldn't do anything with anyone or for anyone for Christmas. We just stayed at home and had a Christmas with just us and the kids. In spite of a fever and feeling yucky, it was one of the most fun Christmases I've had. No worry about getting things done, no having to travel, no obligations - I just got to be lazy. I hope you get to be lazy for Christmas, too, although with all those little ones, probably not. Nevertheless, take care of yourself. Sally