Jennifer, I do have some tips for you for packing. Since I do pack so many things and ship them worldwide. Any pots that are completely dormant and don't need water can easily packed by taking newspaper, crunching it up and smashing it on top of the soil really tight. Then completely tape the paper onto the pot. Despending on size, you may have to make several strips across (3-4 on average). If they are evergreen but dormant, simply wrap the "srcunched" paper around the growing point to seal all the soil areas in, and then tape as above. If things do need water, scrunch the paper over the soil as above but put the whole pot and paper into a plastic bag (ziplock to trash bag size depending on plant) and either tape teh outside of the bag or use a large amount of rubber bands, they should hold. You can also use tape on the outside of the bags but be sure to completely encase the plastic in tape so that it does not slip. Now then, the packing part. This is where it gets a little sticky. All completely dormant pots can be stacked and packed into a box and seal. Done. The evergreen/growing ones must either be put into a single layer in a really strong box (so when it is stacked it won't crush down) or else wrapped in newspaper really tight and layered sideways in the box. Good light cart sources, Cathy can answer you on that one. I really can't remember. Witner storage, well, I would bring the iffy ones inside to a basement. You could wrap the hardy stuff in a corner or the garage next to the house. I would recommend using bubble wrap for that and then toss a nice thick blanket (or several) over them to keep them warm. Also, consider you may need access to the pots to give them soem occasional water for tose that will need it. They get it outside in the ground so some in pots is also neccesary. Hope this helps you. If you have any questions about what I explained, email me. Best, ===== John Ingram in mostly gloomy but warm, L.A., CA. Not much blooming right now, just a few Crinums, a sinningia or two, and some fabulous Pelergoniums. jjingram@adelphia.net Floralartistry2000@yahoo.com http://www.geocities.com/floralartistry2000/