These are the kind of problems that cities seem to fix in batches every few years -- wherever the need is worse -- but it could be a 35 year wait. (Whenever they get a grant from Washington!) This is not the kind of problem I would call a contractor to fix. I would do it myself for $50 and get it over with. Probably on a Sunday when the city was least likely to discover my philanthropy. Forget about black plastic edging. And erosion. Just plant your plants and ignore this thing. If you don't want dirt washing, plant some plants in the area that cover the ground and stop erosion.

Hi, I hope no one minds that I am asking this again. I really need help from gardeners who have experience with this. I have asked many gardeners about where to store my seeds and almost every gardener has said to keep them in a dark, cool, dry place. Many gardeners have suggested putting my seeds in a plastic box like tupperware, adding a few dessicants and putting them in the bottom of my refrigerator. Some gardeners have mentioned that putting seeds in the freezer would not be a good idea as it destroys the seeds. However, I have more room in my freezer than in my refrigerator (which means I can buy more seeds!). I would really like to hear your thoughts and experiences. Can someone tell me the best way to store my seeds. Is it safe to store all of my seeds in the freezer? I mostly have vegetable, fruit and herb seeds (and want to buy more!). Thanks, Rita Rita Abend Thanks, Rita Rita Abend

Sorry about that. There was some delay in the loading process, and I suppose it went awry. The post was actually titled SLUGGO and crows. To rewrite: Like many of us, I have been using Sluggo successfully for years. I recently bought a new bottle and used some of it to protect some basil seedlings I put out as well as in my flower garden. I noticed that the color of the Sluggo was a little different and the pellets seemed slightly smaller, but thought nothing of it, at first. Then I became aware that the Sluggo was not protecting my plants as well as it had in the past. But the real damage came a few days later when the crows discovered it scattered through the garden. They love the stuff, and quickly decided my garden was their own private feeding tray. A two pound crow can make short work of a row of marigolds simply by stomping them to death. And 5 crows in a 9X9 garden is 5 too many. Then I discovered that the mourning doves and towhees also love it. If I spread it around in the morning, it is gone by nightfall. If I put it out in the evening, they eat it the next day. Basically, Sluggo has suddenly become more of a liability than an asset to my garden, due to the damage caused by stomping and scratching birds. I don't know if they changed the formula or if this is something that has been going on and I just never noticed it before. I wrote to the Canadian office to see if they can give me any ideas. I'll post any response I get. So my traps (boards and overturned pots) are still getting their share of slugs every morning when I go empty them. I have stopped putting out the Sluggo. The crows are still checking to see if there is any, but leave when they find I have stopped feeding them. I suppose (hope) they will quit coming around in a few days of finding nothing to eat. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon, or is it just me? Jerry

Teresa, Yes! SCRAP ATTACK is exactly what's happening!! Unbelievable! You can tell on me if you want. @:) TGLinda, Now you've let the cat out of the bag. That was supposed to be a secret! Salijo, I must have said that before Gwen posted about crumbs and Teresa about all the neat things that can be made with what I was tossing! You'll inherit my scraps!! Mago, Yes, the sashing will also go horizontal and probably with various bright cornerstones. Carol, I've learned to love 'making' scrappy quilts. It's an addiction! @:) Thank you, Gwen. You're an enabler...you know that?! lol Jayne, If I get done what I need to before leaving in 4 weeks, I'll be back at it for sure! But, the middle DD will be 50 this year and the binding needs to be put on her quilt. @:) My original thought was to have various sizes surrounded by black in sizes that would come together....sort of like a collage. I could still do that.....have to wait and see. @:) Thank you everyone, The RBC