A week later, and I am happy to report that neither the EarthTainer III with the upper anchor bolts, nor the worst case test unit without the upper anchor bolts failed the 175 pound weight test. In removing the unbolted Aeration Bench to look for any deformities in the support assembly, it looked as new: Even examining the bolt holes themselves where stress would have occurred, everything looks fine: So, my conclusion is that securing the Aeration Bench to the outer container with just the two upper bolts as in the current Guide is more than sufficient. Raybo

Yes, it is exciting..I'm curious as to the pot you'll use when it's time to pot up..If the cane is 6" across, you'll need a pot at least that wide, right? Or will you transplant vertical?? But that wouldn't work..LOL..I've got to see what you come up with...Toni

Theresa, SJN identified the assassin bugs for me last year. I had only a small grouping just like in the picture I posted yesterday and then they were gone the next day. I havn't checked to see if these are still there today but I'm betting not. Anyway, she said that they eat the good bugs and the bad bugs so I just leave them alone. And there are so few of them that I don't think they could do much harm. Daniella, if you can wait until cutting time I'll have P&C's and Maya for you. Karyn, where is your tree frog?

Yup, that's exactly what I am saying. It has gotten worse over time, apx. 4 years since build now. Take a look at pictures here: http://mikesommer.com/gallery2/v/day1/album_001/ Here is a link that might be useful: Plaster discoloration pictures of Tahoe Blue