Hi Gill! Good to hear from you. The Adenium forum seems rather slow in the Northern Hemisphere Winter so I don’t check in too often. I mostly hang out in the Cacti & Succulent forum these days. Its good to know some places are experiencing mild Winters. It’s been uncharacteristicly wet & cold here in San Diego this Winter with MANY nights in the mid to low 30’s Fahrenheit. I actually shopped for frost cloth but couldn’t find any locally. A forum member who was familiar with it sent me some from the Bay Area. All of my Adenium are still inside and at this point I think the will be for at least a few more weeks. The other succulents and cacti are doing fine...when the cat isn’t knocking them to the ground. AARGHHHHH!!!!! Tyler

mindful gray does not look light. repose gray might be better. only do a whole kitchen in gray if you like it. for contrast you can do a navy island with white perimeter. you can do a wood island with white perimeter. there are infinite ways to do a contrasting island and perimeter. All gray kitchen even if its two shades of gray wouldnt be my pick.. But again if you like it, thats the important thing.

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I worry about the situation for those living and gardening in Europe, with winter coming on and an iffy fuel situation for heating. Fingers crossed for a mild winter this year! bart, I'm so glad to see you posting as I remember that you had some health challenges when I was last here. I wish you all the best in every way. I know your rose garden is very challenging, and I hope you remember to take care of yourself first and foremost. I've learned that gardens can be very ephemeral, but one can always try again when things don't work out. Sheila, I'm so sorry that your irrigation system was giving you fits. They can be a challenge but are so necessary in the west. I'm glad that your roses are doing well in spite of this and everything else. The old roses are tough, in addition to being so beautiful