Okay, because I'm compulsive, I just can't wait to buy new plants. It's a terrible disease, really.

I'm creating a bunch of new beds and just can't wait to get my 'regular' favorites in so that I can start playing with new things :)

So today I found some great deals on tall astilbe, a hosta or two, liatris, autumn joy, Rud. Goldsturm and 5-for ten-bucks Baby Sun coreopsis. All but the coreopsis are in 6-inch pots and of fair size. They were displayed outside but sheltered under canopies. I am not sure if they are sufficiently hardened off.

They're calling for near freezing temps here tonight (Central Ontario) and things have been hovering around 13-15 degrees (55-60 F). So now I'm faced with having to cart them in and out of the garage every night. Sigh.

So, how crazy is this:

I have a metal shed with a wooden floor that faces east. Two sliding doors.

If I put the pots on the floor with the doors open, these plants should get about 4-5 hours of direct sun in the morning. Then, at night, I can just shut the doors to keep them sheltered.

Is this enough light for the sun-lovers in this bunch? I suppose this would only be for a week or two at most.

C.