JUst testing on my own under Fluroescent t5 compact bulbs. Sprouted a load of Northern Catalpa seeds and stuck them in rockwool, they are taking off. I would like to grow them fast and huge in deep water culture, to hang off of my apartment deck with only half days sunshine. I have put the deep water culture boxes on the deck and they grow absolutely crazy in the full sunlight!!! If your'e gonna put that 6ft tree into water, you want to wash the roots off as well as possible withoutu breaking them, also I found that my trees went brown really quick but it was not enough oxygen. Start with a weak nutrient solution and work up.

I had a boy - the dorm room was disgusting and teeney with loft beds - for 2 years. I don't think the beds were ever made. Then he moved off campus to a (luxury) Quad and bought a full size bed. Size of the bedding was very different. Part of what you decide to make is where they go to college. I would suggest that you make a large lap - longer than wider - but not so large it is cumbersome in tight quarters, but one large enough to wrap up in and walk around. Keep it lightweight unless they need the warmth. Both my son and his roommate (truly BFF)each ended up with down blankets, because they were in a cold climate, but had no space. Girls are different.....don't be hurt or surprised if it is tossed around carelessly, lost or stolen. I would not put a huge amount of effort into it, but make it nice. I am so glad I survived those years.

My daughter was home this weekend and I asked her what she found most helpful to her that first year. Here's her advice: Plastic shoeboxes...one to hold first aid type supplies (bandaids, tylenol, thermometer, OTC cold meds, neosporin, nail clippers, nail file, cotton balls, etc. all in small pkgs/bottles. another box to hold a toolbox of sorts: pliers, hammer, nails (if they're permitted to use for hanging things or command strips if no nails allowed) screwdriver *both flat and phillips*, tape measurer (cloth is easiest to store) velcro strips for bundling cords etc) another box with misc. such as: needles, thread (sm. spools of black, blue, brown, white),scissors, safety pins, batteries double A, triple A and 9v seem to be needed the most), chip clips, etc. These boxes are easy to stack and won't take up much space on a closet shelf or under the bed. Her college had micro-fridges in each room. It's a fridge on the bottom w/ a micro on top. Only one per room so she and the roomie had to share. She also used stackable milk crates to put food items on. I purchased inexpensive plastic wear for her...she tossed it in favor of paper plates, bowls and plastic silverware. She didn't have the time or the want to wash dishes in the bathroom sink. She stored the paper products on these milk crates as well as cereals, snacks, campbells soup in microwaveable bowls, etc. Whoever said locks are good...spot on. We bought her a footlocker that she could sit at the foot of her bed. She kept her towels and washcloths in there as well as a throw blanket and a small microfiber pillow incase someone slept over. She also kept all important papers, extra $, emergency credit card, checks and her jar of laundry $ locked inside. As much as I cautioned against it...the girls tended to go to class and leave their door unlocked. They ALL did. Amazing that there wasn't a lot of theft but there wasn't. We did have lo-jack installed on her laptap just incase. Thankfully we never had to use it. We opened a Visa acct. for her so she would have access to funds should an emergency arise or she found herself in need of a book, umbrella, medication or some other misc. need. The rule was...call and get permission for the purchase before using the cc. Worked like a charm. We paid the bill but since the card was in her name it began a credit history for her. Also try to open a bank acct. for her in the city she'll be living in, preferably with a bank that has a branch in your home city. Makes getting cash to her so much easier if you can deposit into her acct. from where you are. Faster than mailing her a check. Make sure your daughters cell works well in her new calling area. My daughter had to switch carriers due to spotty service. There was wasted space between the bed and the wall (when bed was lofted) so hubby took a piece of wood and made a shelf, he wedged it between bedframe and wall. She used it to put her alarm clock on as well as her cell phone, small flashlight and other items. She also picked up a few of those lights that you can hang up and turn on by pushing the centers, battery operated. These were perfect for sitting up in bed reading etc. and not bothering a sleeping roomie at night. Also helped light her way down if a potty run was necessary at night. They also put one just inside their door so whoever came in last could have light but not have to use the overhead. Another thing she used when her bed was lofted was a clip on fan. It got a bit stuffy up there in the warmer months and she could clip that fan at the foot of the bed and stay comfy. Egg crate mattress was a God send to DD. Dorm bed mattresses leave A LOT to be desired. The egg crate made the bed comfy. I agree one set of sheets because storage is a premium. Since closet space is short she used the type of hangers that allowed for multiple items to be "hung". She could put multiple pairs of pants & skirts on one hanger. She also hung multiple dresses & tops with spaghetti straps on one hanger (the ones w/divets for straps). She had several internships that required her to wear business dress so she not only had to have every day casual clothing but a work wardrobe as well. Gosh I know there are a ton of other things I could share but right now I'm drawing a blank. My daughter is now in her second year working toward her masters in psychology. She was only required to live in the dorms freshman and sophomore year. Moving them into an apt. and outfitting that was a whole new ball of wax! You'll miss her but for me my greatest sense of accomplishment was watching my little girl blossom into a well rounded, confident woman. She and I are closer than ever and I'm so grateful for that. If I think of anything else...I'll add to this post.

I have no idea I see only 2 what look like beds I do not see anything that gives me any idea of the space and IMO the girls living there should be making these decisions