Nick, I full-well understand your "itch". Just be aware...nothing is going to grow, no roots, let alone upper portions of the plants, before temps are sufficiently warmed up to allow for such. Now it is probably best if no new top growth does occur. It's highly unlikely that there is no more cold air coming. Even if next week is warm, it's the week after.........and the one after that...that are of concern. New tender growth, if it does appear, will almost certainly be exposed to very cold air before this winter thing is over. I'd wait. On a side note, why Tennessee? Not to paint with too broad a brush, but that state's ahem...nursery industry, is one of scammers, wildcrafting of rare species (Taking them out of nature and selling them to folks who most likely end up killing them), and just generally a low-ethics mindset. Sorry to any excellent practitioners that I've just maligned....but this is the truth. Lots of very scammy nurseries down that way, let alone the question of are you getting zone-appropriate plants.

For me, as an amateur, I would not reuse the bleach water. I wouldn't know the correct smell nor would I want to have it on my hands. So fresh bleach water for me! "I have had limited experience with virused plants . . ." Good for you Bruce! After removing dead tissue, "they will come back SLOWLY if they are healthy." Makes sense! Thank you! I would like to note here that the concentration of bleach can vary depending on what brand you are buying. It would be good to check that out. You know what I would love? I would love to be there when you Bruce are dividing and/or redoing some of your hostas. I think that that would be a real education for me! But I will dream on . . . well, that's part of gardening, don't you think . . .

they're looking great. i grew Stupice one year and plants were setting fruit in 90 degree weather. it's a good early tomato. I'm trying to find an alliterative to it with slightly larger tomatoes. planning on any support for them? I put a cage directly in pots, then a make a few holes about 1 inch from the top of the containers and zip tie the cage to the pots.

It's the 10th of May and they are still forecasting frost for the 'burbs around here. Normally I have my tomatoes and peppers out by now, but it has just plain been too cold yet. They are outgrowing my light garden space; so they will have to go out soon, regardless.