Julia those are gorgeous colors.
Jo Ann, I used to make a LOT of hyper tuffa pots. If they are "disolving" it probably means that the mix needs more portland cement.
The cold and snow seems to be making it difficult for the wild creatures. I have many "little brown birds" eating the duck food and the ducks are eating twice as much commercial food as the ground is frozen and they cannot forage for bugs and weeds.
Have one for me Tim. I am hearing that the deep freeze may be over starting tomorrow at least for a while. It will be OK with me if tomorrow is the end of this serious cold for this season!