>I don't have a greenhouse or cold frames but all the >tender plants that I grow in Ohio (Canton area) are in >the ground so I think that would apply. Dear John; If these 'tender bulbs' are in the ground (not pots), aren't they "hardy bulbs'? What Zone or minimum temperature is this Ohio garden? And I'd wonder about long term hardiness for something planted in '01 or '02?? Good luck. I' really like to hear more of such results as you offer. Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +