Fran Farmer wrote:

Well it's best to be a bit concerned about freezing temps with newly
planted plants. I'd be interested to know why you've had to try so
many times to get strawbs to grow. Any ideas as to why its been so
difficult?

Because I bought those cheapie bagged and packed-in-moss suckers from
Walmart . Were probably dead when I got 'em . These came from the nursery at
a local grocery - and they have a very nice nursery , managed by a nice
young lady with a hort degree . Fruit trees will be coming in soon , and
I've already discussed what we want to do with her . Varieties have been
selected according to what she's getting and what we want - she doesn't
order anything that doesn't do well in this area . Melissa will be our
go-to-girl for garden/vineyard/orchard questions and problems from now on .
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Snag
And 13 of 14 are showing
new growth - YIPPEE !