Hello, I just wanted to get off the track a bit. Last Summer I saw a greenhouse in a little box at the store and bought it for $19.99. Last week I finally decided to open the package. When I opened the box and saw how it was made I decided "I could do that." It was made of heavy plastic (vinyl)the type comforters and spreads are stored in when we buy them but it was open at the bottom like a tent. I promptly looked through my junk shelf and pulled out my supply of spread and comforter containers;They are square or oblong and sturdy. If you want to make them look like a house take two poles, position them inside of the plastic as if you are building a tent. They already have a zipper installed so leave it open or closed and wa lah, you have an A-Frame or pointed roof. I had two shelves which I put inside of one and I have a small table I plan to put inside of the other. I discovered that this is easy to do and it certainly keeps the frost off and the heat in. I also like the square or oblong containers for small plants and flowers. If I can do it any body can. I am experimenting with this new project and it is working well. Some of the containers have handles so they are easy to carry. I put the plants outside in the sun and bring them in when the sun starts to go down if it is really cold; the plants are doing great. My daughter has a small table with two built in shelves; I set it inside of the plastic container, put the plants on the shelves and zipped it. Use your imagination. Never throw away anything if you like plants because we can use all types of containers. Only joking about not throwing away stuff. Chris > [Original Message] > From: <ConroeJoe@aol.com> > To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> > Date: 11/15/2004 6:46:37 PM > Subject: [pbs] What About Mexican (and Probably Mexian) Hymenocallis,First Winter > > Hi, > > How do I overwinter some seedlings? They germinated in summer, and are > mostly doing fine, but short days seem to be enticing them to go dormant. > > I can leave them outside, in pots of good soil that drains well, or I can dry > them down, or I can find room for some indoors under lights. > > I have thought about leaving them outdoors but covering the posts with > see-through plastic. The soil won't freeze but frosts of 20-25 can be expected > several times--with the next day always rising above 32 F. > > Advice appreciated, even random speculation or guesses. > > > Conroe Joe > 75 F today, humid, possible light rain tonight > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php