Ann, we have fresh seed in Boise, Id. in racks, and have had for at least a week, maybe earlier. I'd not shop at places who have employees that lie like that. Margaret L >George, >I am with you, only my cold level peaks at about 60*F. That is one reason we >keep coming back to FL. I love it hot. We got down into the 30's last >night, way to cold for me. I can only hope the beans I planted out in the >garden this week will make it. They had not broken the surface yet so the >soil will protect them, I hope. > >I should have planted the peas first, but first I have to go out and find >seed. Can you believe that we do not get our seed supply any earlier than >those up north do? I could not plant any broccoli this winter, as the seed >was already gone and none would or could come in, even at my favorite >nursery. They said they had to wait till the seed companies shipped in Feb. >Then I can put in peas, more spinach and maybe get a couple of broccoli >plants going before it gets to hot out there. I haven't started tomatoes >yet. They will get direct seeded after Feb 15, but only if I can get a few >more bags of compost dug in. Can you believe they ran out of that too? I >will be headed to Home Depot to get mine this year. > >Anne in FL >zone 9b, sunset 26 > >No race can prosper till it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a >field as in writing a poem. -Booker T. Washington > >