"Charlotte,  great idea with the umbrella. I used an old umbrella that had a wood frame.  I took the frame apart and used the ribs for plant supports and stakes for my dahlias.  I planted strawberries last year in a rain gutter. …"

"Vicky .. easiest way I've found is the standard method of making several small piles of the compost and worm out in the sun and every 5 minutes or so, take compost off the top of the pile as the worms go down into the pile.  Works very…"

"That sounds nice Robin.  Send us pics when you are done.  A lot of my sedums are in bloom now.  I really don't like it when they bloom because of the ugly mess the blooms leave when they are finished."

"Grant, i'm so proud for you for the experience and doing something you love to do. All that free Miracle Grow to boot that is wonderful. I can understand why the Miracle Grow Co. would want to shoot you and your home, your patio is so beautiful…"

"I have a bunch of butternut squash still growing in the compost bin. Pics later."

"Idea just popped into my head. That would probably be an easier way to sift out my worms this year since I have more worms than compost right now. Do what you said scoop up a clump, dump in water then pour thru a sifter instead of just rubbing the…"