In a message dated 12/14/98 5:04:47 AM, owner-gardeners- digest@globalgarden.com writes: <<Carolyn in Zone 7>> Alpine Strawberries are wonderful! The first year is slow. If you you plant the seeds don't give up. Once they are established they are amazingly hearty and prolific. Our little Lhasa Apso munches regularly on them. I like the Alexandria variety. Mine our quite happy and producing and we have had numerous nights below 32F already. Mary-Anne Zone 14/15