Probably better to put a cage of chicken wire round it. The tubes are designed more for trees, and can be too narrow for shrubs with low branching. Resin

Everyday is a new adventure, that is for sure. The more I grow them, the less I really know for sure. They are always looking for new ways to surprise you. Dealt with 5 trees that were folded in our freaky wind storm this week. Will get some pix up soon. Going to see if I can save 4 of them.

Ok time for my own question. I'm at the office all day and I'm afriad to leave my bush outside during the week incase of one of our unexpected Central Florida downpours. I've read so many warnings against over watering, I just don't want to take the risk. So during the week my MF is confined to an upstairs window with a plastic bag over it to combat against indoor airconditioning. Every day when I get home I take the bag off for afew min to change the air. By the 3rd day my peat has mold on it! How do you guys fight this problem, or are you all able to keep your plants outside? I put mine on the front porch yesterday because it's covered and has shrubs partly shading it, but when I got home the afternoon sun had taken quite a toll! -piri

Paulines, Red Haven peaches are my favorite type for canning. Probably my first choice for any use. They are grown here along the shore line of Lake Michigan. Other varieties are also grown, but Red Havens are a long standing 'the best'. This past summer the peaches were the largest I've ever seen. They had their famous red blush and were extremely sweet and flavorful. So I made lot's of canned peaches along with the jam. The gourmet shops around here that have jams, always make a big point out of the Red Haven Jam as the ultimate. Nancy