Pauline, you would enjoy the images, they are so artistic and thoughtfully crafted at every level, they alone make this book worth the investment. Good printing helps one enjoy them, which I forgot to mention. I am a bit of a paper-stock geek!

I think you would enjoy this book, Kathy. Just remind your family, that if each of your children chipped in $5, they could get it for you for Christmas!

If you remember, I tried some heirloom and French melons a few years ago as a summer crop in my greenhouse. They did fairly well, although I am not that keen about melons myself, Joe however is crazy about them. Maybe it's his Armenian roots!

That's a great idea! I'll add it to my list of post ideas. I will share that it's a bit easier with a cold greenhouse, but my friend Abbie grows her in New York City on her rooftop penthouse garden, where they get pulled indoors on only the coldest nights. I'll have to check with her, but I think a few are wrapped up snuggly with insulation for the coldest months. I do leave mine outdoors here in Massachusetts until the Holidays, and last year, our largest Olive stayed out until mid-January, and it still survived. can you share where you live?