My 2 c's, as someone just North of you in Wisconsin. For green beans, beets, and carrots, it's not too late. In fact, I planted pole green beans (Emerite) over the July 4th weekend last year, and got a great harvest. I prefer to plant carrots late also, it usually avoids the splitting that can occur if I plant them early. Beets might not grow to full size, but they should do OK as well... I am planting some this weekend, along with carrots & rutabagas. It's actually a little early yet to plant Fall peas, but unless we get another heat wave, they should be OK as well. I prefer to plant my sugar snaps (Sugar Lace) in July or early August, since I get better germination & the peas ripen in cooler weather... which makes them sweeter. Zucchini grows pretty quickly, so you might get some even planted this late - especially if the Summer heat continues. If some of our August nights turn cool, though, PM might put a quick end to them. If you have the room to gamble, it's worth a try... but if short on space, you might want to consider something more reliable. The pepper plants probably won't have time to get peppers of any size, so they might not be worth the effort. Tomato plants still might bear, if they are an early variety... but keep in mind, blight often takes out late-ripening tomatoes, if cool/wet weather comes in.

For dust-like seed, sprinkle and then spritz a teeny bit (lightly) so they make good contact with the soil. For others, it's okay to press them down into the soil and sprinkle/sieve a bit more soil on top to cover them. That's what I do. PV

Debra, my Persian Market looks more like the pic from your garden. The scapes on mine are very tall and it is toward the back of a mixed border, so I don't get to see it up close as often as I like. I just may need to move mine. Glad to hear that it reblooms reliably for you. Here is a not-so-good photo of mine. I am not trying to hijack your post, but thought it might add another dimension. Ann

Awww oodie this is beautiful!!! Great job!! You give me way too much credit woman!! I've always considered myself a terrible teacher! I'm too detail oriented and most of the time think if someone like me can do something then anyone can. I'm a visual/hands on learner so instructions sometimes slow me down...give me a photo of something I'm interested in and I'm good to go. I joined the group to help where and when I can and to learn from all you other wonderfully talented and creative folks. I'll be happy to help anyone out who asks...if I don't know the answer I will surely find the answer for both of us. zshopper- don't spend a lot of money on beads,tools and supplies until you decide if you like making jewelry. It's like any other craft you can spend a fortune on supplies and gear then end up hating it...like me and scrapbooking..UGH!! I love card making but scrapbooks are really not my thing at all...too much time. I say go to Wal Mart buy a few things and for tools you can use old nail clippers for wire cutters to get started or raid someone's tool box..lol, needle nose pliers or invest a little in a 3 n 1 tool there in the Wal Mart jewelry department. Don't forget to check out Wal Mart's Dollar beads. Get one of those little plastic boxes with the comparments it's what I use to use to seperate my cross stitch thread or little tupperware bowls with lids are a good starter. A bead board is another good investment they cost less than $5.00. Then when you decide you really are addicted to this craft...start buying the very best you can afford and take really good care of it. Got to the library look through the magazines, newest jewelry craft books they have get inspired! If you have DIYNetwork check out the jewelry show on there, a lot of basics are taught on that show. Check out jewelry makers on Carol Duvall. We are all here to support you,hold your hand and cheer you on!! delaniemae...beginning in junior high(long ago),I would scour flea markets,yard sales,thrift stores and such before it was hip to do so,and revamp and restore old pieces. I hand my own style kinda like the movie Pretty in Pink...making something out of nothing. I still get giddy over beautiful buttons, fabric(I don't sew) and rhinestones. I use to carry vintage purses to match all my outfits, even if it was jeans and a sweatshirt my purse, earrings and bracelet was color coordinated vintage wear. I have huge bins of stuff in my basement that I've had since then and refuse to give up. I started collecting and making the "Bejeweled Christmas" trees a few years back. It was a 70's craft that caught my eye and I've been doing for a while but only for special orders...it's a lot of work. I have collected more than I have made and each one is so unique and different. I LOVE THEM!! Sorry guys didn't mean to write a book or hog a thread it's just one of those rainy mornings and I've been up for ages! ginger Here is a link that might be useful: Bejeweled Christmas Tree