I agree! If you can fight off the SVBs squash are almost instant gratification. Mine have produced some fruit already and even with fighting off our exceptionally cool and wet weather, there are two on there now. I have two plants and one has yet to produce a female flower, but it was able to pollinate the other one that had 2 females and no males! This year I am doing romanesco which I do think is a bit more resistant to SVB. I did have one in a smaller newer stem, but not in the main stem. I did see where one tried to get into the main stem, but must have given up.

It looks like Melissa is having a small family crisis (See her post on the board today). Prayers to you and your family Melissa. Seeds might not have had a chance to get out before she had to leave town. I just need to let all of you know I will be gone from August 3-August 10. I had hoped it would be to me by then since I am third on the list, but maybe with this slight delay it will get here just as I am returning. Either way, just wanted y'all to know! Can't wait to rifle through the seeds! hehehe Susan

Does anybody have the new kitchenaid Architect II double oven, and are they happy with it? I read so many conflicting reviews, but it's hard to tell if it's older models that have the problem and the newer ones are okay? thanks!

Remove the "vent trim" underneath the oven door. This trim piece is covering the air intake vent. Shame on Kitchen Aid! I wonder why a service tech came over three times and kept charging factory warranty! Kitchen Aid is not on-the-ball at all! Ignore the installation instructions and leave off the "vent trim"!!