You're not wasting anyone's time rjinga, I'm glad you posted the link as my searches came up empty. It seems informative, and hey its free just like this forum. The most important aspect of any forum is to spread the word. In another forum I posted links (and opinions) on seed sources and was chastised in print. A while ago I posted a link to a unique product and pissed people off. Oh well. (if you're interested: Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.golehr.com/

I may be dense, but what's DRUEL? I googled it and all I got was some refrence to a drug dealer....and refrences to people named Druel. Am I out of the loop? Linda C

According to the historical record lows for Joplin, MO, it can frost or get near frost (I live in a valley) until after the first week in May. You are in zone 7 and you may be on high ground so your date will be earlier. Some plants really can not stand cold weather. Coleus and impatiens and tomatoes are a few. It is best not to put them out early unless you use a wall of water or something. Petunias, snapdragons, pinks, alyssum, and a number of other plants can take a little cold. When you see a long range forecast with no cold in sight, you can put your little pots outside in a protected place before actually putting them in the ground. I will start gradually putting mine out soon in a rusty old cattle tank, but I will bring them in or cover if a cold night is forecast. I can't wait until May either, but sometimes I have to scramble to cover things.

I have to mention this but it is not an Australian site, it is based in America, funnily enough in Phoenix Arizona where 'bethhawthorne' is from. Coincidence??? Cheers, Dee.