We also are in the midst of a 3-day rain, and we do need it. The 2 Castor bean plants have one wilted leaf on top, but are holding their own with the nights around 30*. I don't expect them to survive the winter, but i shall leave the roots in the ground until spring. Yes, and the clematis are still in bloom! Penny, NY . ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com