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Comments (20)The CW is that they're hardy to Z7b, so as long as it's not soggy or sitting completely exposed, very likely to survive. Do you have a corner where you could cover the pot with leaves? I overwinter hardy potted plants next to compost bucket (55 gallon drum with hole in bottom) under leaves. I figure there might be some heat from the compost, the leaves help deflect some of the water when it rains, and it's always extremely well drained near a compost pile or bin on the ground. Another option would be storing the tubers after frost, in a cool dry place, like one would with Cannas, Glads, Colocasia (elephant ears) up north. Folks also keep these inside, as 'fat plants.' Might need a bit of a trim first. Do you have a pic? Has your plant made some seeds? Winter-sowing some of them might be good insurance, though you might be understandably attached to a particular color that you have now, or have one with great fragrance. You never know what you'll get from seeds. My Mom had these at her house in Z5 that came back every year against the basement wall. When she moved, I dug up the pretty pink one she loved so well and it was as big as a football with the imprint of the basement wall on one side. There are many reports of these finding suitable microclimates and behaving as perennials in Z5....See MoreAnyone heard of a Tomato called 'Numer'?
Comments (4)Dan, I tried doing a search for you under that name and came up with nothing of value. Apparently that is just what someone called the tomato. This year, I noticed that with the strange season that we have had, all my late tomatoes taste exceptionally good. We are suposed to get our first freeze of the season tonight, about a month late, so I went out this morning and picked the last of the green tomatoes off the vines. Got almost a plastic grocery bag full of all sizes and my hands were so cold that I could not feel them when I got through. Quite a few with some a bit bigger and some smaller. Plant a few of the seed next year and see if the good flavor holds true. Perhaps you will have a real jewel there. It is interesting to see what comes of a mystery plant sometimes. Good luck and if it does turn out to be exceptional, let us know. Bill P....See MoreAttic fan and numerous vents - redundant?
Comments (5)Drywall_DIY_guy - we tried the fan on and off during the summer, and saw no change in the attic temperature. That was my first clue that it wasn't doing much good. Attic temp never exceeded 90 degrees, so we think the vents are doing the job well enough. Energy_rater, maybe I did not describe things well enough. The fan does not pull air from any conditioned space. There is no path between the inside of the house and the attic. The fan is mounted in a gable, and pulls air from the attic, and dumps it to the outside. In practice, I think it causes a little more air to be drawn into the attic from eave vents near it, but probably does not draw air through the entire attic. There are vents about 12" from the ridge, on both sides, along the length of the roof. There are vents along the eaves front and back, along the entire length of the house. The fan is in one gable; the other gable is without a vent. Why would we see any difference in summer bills? We do not have A/C....See MoreFour O'Clock Seedling Greenhouse Potential Disease Question
Comments (4)Very true SouthCountryGuy! They seem fine. I considered just tossing those cells but I have transplanted them and all seems well. I did tell my husband I should toss everything, he thought I was being "extreme" hahaha . If I do more seedlings I will take a picture of it....See Moreloobab
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