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Sep 30, 2012 3:15 PM CST
Name: Sharon
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Roasted new potatoes with a little olive oil and sprigs of rosemary. Oh Yummmm!

When I tried and succeeded in overwintering it, Angie, this is what I did. I rooted it in sort of sandy potting soil, no water retainer stuff, just potting soil and a cactus mix. Then I watered it once a week for about maybe 2 or 3 weeks, but only a little water. Misted it more often. I placed it on a stool that was easy to move in my huge triple sliding glass patio doors that face the noon to setting sun west. And there it grew, but nearby is a heat vent, and I didn't place it very close to the glass, but close enough that by noon it was getting sun. I have no idea how often I watered it, maybe whenever it rained, but just a little bit of water. Misting is much more important, but not to the drippy wet point.

As cold as it gets up where you are, think about getting a plant light for yours. One plant light on it might do the job of keeping it warm and with enough sunlight. And with a window nearby, it would be even better. I usually start mine like that and overwinter the new one inside, particularly if I start this late in the fall.

It's just too good to not keep it growing.

Thanks, Angie, I always read your words too.
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