Nathan, do you think it would help if the black pot was painted white, to reflect sunlight rather than absorbing the heat? I use spray paint with primer included. Very easy as long as you don't choose a windy day! Judy in western New Jersey where I'm almost ready to clear out the "potting shed" turning it back into a garage again and park my car under cover once more -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus/ _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>