Unfortunately, that's the way it goes, and the reason why I have 3 sets (of 4) AA batteries for my Fuji Finepix. But, I purchased a new camera (Olympus) that requires one of those larger battery packs, rendering my rechargables useless (for this camera anyway). The last time I used my Fuji, the batteries died, so I swapped them with another set, which were dead, and yet another that were dead. So much for having backups! It's frustrating. Sometimes I think it's easier to purchase a few Duracells when on sale and using them instead :(

Paula, Hate to hear about the Red Toch. Out of over 200 cloves I started I had 2 complete no shows. Two that came up and then died and one that has a sprout but not growing much. I think it was because of too heavy of mulch over it. Also might be what happened to the two that sprouted and died. Now to your question. Without seeing a picture hard for me to say. Is the bottom leaves yellow on all? If it is just the very bottom I wouldn't be too concerned. The oldest leaves of many plants do die. Do you have sand of clay? It could be a water issue also. If the tops look fine and have good color I wouldn't worry yet. I'm guessing you've had lots of rain. Here not as much rain but has really been cool this week. My oldest garlic is really growing. I wouldn't get too concerned yet. Jay

I can't remember exactly how it came about, but a couple of years ago I somehow discovered blogs. Yes, I lived under a rock.....and continue, in some ways, to do so even now. Anyway, Rhoda's blog was the very first one I hit upon. It continues to be at the top of my list and the one I go to first thing every morning. There's just something about it...HER. There's a unique balance in the posts she does and I really enjoy them. I, too, was excited to hear the news of her finding a house....a new nest to feather. I marvel at her resilient spirit, and wish her all the happiness she deserves in her new home. pup

People are so ridiculous. It's creative marketing - the same thing that tries to convince people that eating Lucky Charms is a balanced breakfast cause it has whole grains and calcium! It doesn't talk about the sugar or preservatives but technically it's not lying and neither is Nutella. Those proclamations are there to make people feel better about eating or feeding their kids crap food so they will buy the products. And it works. Now if the nutritional information was incorrect or mislabeled, that would be one thing, but I get tired of people not taking any personal responsibility. If you're too lazy to read the label and instead make all of your decisions from the TV, then you have no right to complain when it takes literally 2 seconds to read a label.