Here's a question to ponder on Christmas Eve......any input would be most helpful! So far our fall has been colder than normal, which usually means a cold winter. By cold in South Georgia (USDA hardiness zone 8b) I mean that we will have freezes in the low 30's F, hard freezes in the 20's F, and possibly even some temps in the teens. Our weather generally swings back (heaven help us today it's in the 70s) but I have already dealt with several hard freezes over the last couple of months that would not usually hit until January. Since the promised cool greenhouse has not been built that means lots of covering and uncovering of plants. A wise collector would limit her planting at this point to things that do not require extra care until spring, especially because my collection is already causing a lot of work. Of course, a wise collector wouldn't be a member of PBS, IBS, FDS, CSSA and ICPA, hold a full time job, and have just moved all of her plants to a new home. Having admitted that I am not a wise collector (anyway, I think that's an oxymoron) I have been thinking about how to use the weather to my advantage. This would be a perfect year to test wintersowing of seeds. Those that require warmth and babying could be grown indoors with or without a heat mat but that could only be a few if I want my husband to remain calm. I have seeds of a few different Zephyranthes yet to sow, those will probably be in this first category and I might have room for one or two other plants. What I am really looking for are seed-producing geophytes that prefer to be sown outdoors in the winter and mostly ignored until spring, ie seeds that like or can tolerate some stratification but don't require a severe winter. My climate is not condusive to plants that prefer a long steady chill every year, many winters are mild and our summers are brutally hot- AHS heat zone 9. This would, however, be a great time to get some seedlings established before summer hits. Also this time of year I both have free time and can stand to be outdoors midday without passing out from heat stroke. I have lost many tender seedlings to heat, lack of water, or an overage of water during the summer. (including, alas, some beauties from Silverhill) Suggestions, anyone? What seeds would have the best chance? Thank you. Again, any input would be most appreciated! Oh, and Merry Christmas! Erin Grace Thomasville, Georgia USA USDA hardiness zone 8b, AHS heat zone 9