It makes me very happy to learn that you've taken to heart the message that it's much easier to produce happy/healthy plants in fast draining, well-aerated, and long lasting soils, Petar; but even happier to learn how well it's working for you. Merry Christmas to you .... and to Laura, and all the others whose company we all enjoy so much on the forum! I wish that Christmas peace in your hearts is the gift of the season and a blessing to be counted as yours all the year through! It's the feeling of peace in our hearts that best puts Christmas in the air. Al

Not new, this is its third winter. Seedlings will go where the tree sits, in a few short weeks. Everybody has a different idea of what's appropriate. Calla lilies are sprouted in a pot; there's some society garlic and daylilies potted to get head starts in the spring, cuttings of various tender perennials are growing on, not many great big things except the epiphyllum oxypetalums. These begonias fried in the sun in the summer of 2007, sat stunted under a live oak this past summer. This fall I dug and potted them and they've rewarded me. Common, yes, but seasonally pretty with red blossoms. In between the begonias is a rooted gardenia cutting. When I cut and bring in gardenia blooms in the summer, sometimes the stems root. This is the latest. My joy is in the growing. Nell

Thank you, Will! Always enjoy seeing your incredibly beautiful garden. I wish you in the New year many new benefits.... And continue to delight us all with lovely pictures!!!! With all respect, Ireena Happy New Year!!!

Good morning Gayle ~ I visited your blog and I'd say you and Ava had a very nice Christmas. I just added a link to your blog from mine. I see from your profile, that we have the same birthday. May you and Ava have a great new year. Crystal ~ Yes, DH and I had a nice, quiet Christmas. Thank you for saying our little place looks wonderful. It's cute, cozy and ours, but sometimes I just see all the clutter, and work that we are doing, and forget to see the things I am thankful for. May your new year be great. FlowerLady