I really enjoy the deck all year. We do it in the fall and winter too. It is really hot most of the time so I am learning to garden early in the morning in a bathing suit and shower myself as I shower the plants. Makes it so much more enjoyable. Oh I put light weight shorts and top over it. Do not want to shock the neighbors too much. lol. Sidney have a great trip. I have to get some more potting soil and pots. Need more garden soil for around the tree I usually do. It looks lost this year because I have not properly planted that area yet. I usually plant it and the just stick more cuttings in as the rains come. That has not happened yet. I am still watering like crazy. The front bed is coming along nicely. I will post pics when it is at peak. I again am having a love affair with coleus. Is there anything that is easier and more fun to play with in a garden??? I am glad you guys enjoyed the deck, wish I could have you over for tea or coffee.. shirleyt