Marty:
That would be fine if I had the room for a cold frame. I use my garage
for most of my trees, but my six Bougainvillea, Buttonwood, Ficus
retusa and a few other wouldn't survive. That is why I have my heated
green House. What I am trying to do is extend the growing season here
in Southern NJ. Bart Thomas, who lives in Northern NJ was also
interested in an answer.

Thanks,

Carl L. Rosner

Marty Haber wrote:

I'm a great believer in cold frames for border-line trees. All you need to
do is raise the covers and Presto! - you have outdoor conditions.
Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl L Rosner"
To:
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 9:53 AM
Subject: [IBC] Am I wasting my time?




Dear IBC'ers:

At this time of the year, I start trying to acclimate my semi tropicals
to the brighter light of the out doors. However, there are a lot of
days when it is cloudy and rainy here in Soiuthern NJ. I usually keep
the trees in doors during the inclement weather. What are your thoughts
on whether the time is wasted putting the trees out on the sunny days.
Is their an accumulation of the brighter light to the leaves or is it
loss when the trees are left indoors during inclement weather?

Thanks for your comments.

Carl L. Rosner






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