Robert wrote, >If I remember correctly The National Gardening Association claims that 60% of Americans have Gardening as a hobby. But they also speak about the average gardener spending on average $70 a year on >plants. Personally I would not think of those people as gardeners. I fear that gardening is slowly dying. I believe that statistic includes food gardeners, whom we should not dismiss even if they spend their $70 on seeds. Their efforts help to protect the environment by encouraging local consumption. Anybody want some zucchini? Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA