I work for an asphalt paving company (driveways, parking lots, etc.). We have had customers that have gotten car oil on their driveways and we tell them to sprinkle powder Tide on the area and let it set over night, then take a scrub brush and the water hose to it the next day. It may take a couple of times, but it normally works. It may be worth a shot. Good luck.

Oh, Deedles, you are so right about the stress. It's especially helpful when the mess that's bothering you can't go away because some of it needs to go in the closet and there's no room! Thanks, bpathhome, I still love the color! And as a bonus, painting the closet was a breeze because I didn't have to patch or prime the side walls, which were looking pretty sad. I cheated a little and only out on one coat of paint, I feel a little naughty. I've been working on getting the pegboard set up, and thought you all would like to see. It has been so much fun! Hopefully i'll be able to keep track of those things i'm always looking for, and have my most common tools at hand without digging out a box, then digging in the box. Got some totes to fill up too, so I'm going to be working on figuring everything out for a bit.

The problem here in No Ca, you don't really know what the weather will be! I've had tomatoes last into January, but last year we had a couple of weeks of temps around 19*! (pretty darned cold for this area!) I have 2 3x6 beds that I clear out for winter stuff , and just cardboard over the other beds til it's time to start working stuff in (now, cause of drought and warm temps and compost being ready) It's difficult to predict and plan. It's been in the 60s-70s, even a couple of 80s the last couple of months! We have poppies blooming, for goodness sake! Nastursiums and petunias never died off! We are still1 1/2 months til last possible frost, though. Nancy

Cut off all foliage and remove all dirt. Spread them in a single layer in a shaded dry location. 20-22 C. is a perfect temperature. After 3 weeks put them in a paper bag and keep it in a cool dry place. The refrigerator will be too cold. They are a tender bulb. I wondered if they could stay all year in the container. If you do not have freezes they would be safe.