So Far my 3 survived the -3.8*C without a mark on them. Since being put in the shelter they have been between -2*C and as much as 11*C.Allen

I did some looking but wanted something with a thermostat. The electric heaters that I found all had a minimum temperature setting of 10* C or 55* F. ...

Looks good. It would be quite easy to take down and store.Allen

Doesn't that beat all for environmental stupidity.My mulch consists of lilac, plum, rose and hedge trimmings as well as malva, hollyhock stocks leaves...

I've noticed that the insulating value of the snow can keep the ground frost free for most of the winter if we get 3" or 4" before the first serious c...

Still nothing with the seeds.The stock hit $29 2 weeks ago but fell back and is now steady in the $22-$23 range.Allen

Looks good.Allen

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Those wood and 6 mil plastic palm houses look a lot nicer than mine. I wish that I could get away with just them.Barb, I'm glad that the weather is mo...

Thanks Barb. So far I'm okay but will need to watch closely as time goes on.Allen

I'll check into one when I go shopping. I hope that they have thermostats that go down to under 40* F/5* C.Barb, I can't believe that it would get tha...

Thanks for the suggestion Macario. I want to avoid putting too much light inside the shelter as I want the palms etc. to be close to dormant and I am ...

After 30 hours of below freezing temperatures, including a fully overcast day, the heating system is inadequate for my needs.It did maintain a 11* C/1...

What kind of fluorescent lighting did you use? The cool white and natural CF bulbs are supposed to be very close to natural light.Allen