Thanks for the info Steve, but isn't there a commercial banana fertilizer out there that one could use? I bought this Dwarf last May and never thought to fertilize it as It was repotted when I took it home and it was putting out a leaf every week during the summer. Plus at the very end of summer when temps start to drop, Mommy had seven pups. I saved two that remain with her in my laundry room. Someone last year suggested cutting the stalk down to the corm and I cut the pups back also. He said to use the cut up leaves as insulation for the corm. But they had a tendency to slide off and expose the corm or the pups. So I went out and bought a burlap bag and draped it over the Mom and pups and would put a towel over the burlap just for the colder nights. It has worked so far. I really haven't watered the plant as it seems just moist but not overly wet. I will on a warm day, take the burlap and air it out as it gets moist. The plant seems sturdy and fine and pups are doing well. I can't wait to put it out next month.

Linda, I live in the Cities and my favorite greenhouse is Tonkadale in Minnetonka. They have a very nice selection of succulents - I think pot size is 4" - and the price is right at $5.95. They also have smaller and larger sizes as well. They get their succulents from a wholesale grower in North Branch and I've been meaning to contact them to see if they'll let me drive up but just haven't had the chance. If you're up for a trade at some point, give me a holler. Lisa

We're mounting the Advantium at 35". I'm 5'4". Here are the reasons: I figured that I am not the only one using it. My mom (5'0") often comes over and cooks, the nanny cooks (5'2"), and the kids (7, 5, 1) use the microwave and sometimes the oven (supervised). Also, someday if I or my husband, or my mom, or my parents-in-law are in a wheelchair they would be able to reach. All of our bathrooms and doorways are designed to allow wheelchair access as well. I designed a location (currently a closet on main floor and closet upstairs) that could potentially be converted to an elevator if needed. We are definitely planning ahead just in case. -Debbie

Hey Claudia. I sure miss your painting, ! Glad you found something to capture your interest that you can find time for. I am babysitting again so finding it hard to squeeze in any painting time for myself. I don't think I ever got the pics put up. I'll try to get them on there today. Really glad you are still stopping by! ~Anj This post was edited by anjabee on Wed, Dec 24, 14 at 10:17