Huh. I could move my crew to my unheated basement for the winter.

It'll be interesting to see how mine do over the winter here, we get quite a lot of sunshine annually, but it gets cold - it may end up being cold enough by my windows to induce dormancy. I hope it's not *too* cold for them!

For most of them, even lower temps would be fine. I overwintered most of my plants (succulents and many non-succulents) in temps between 45-48*F - nothing died. Watering should be reduced since it will take longer for a mix to dry up in colder temps.

So it's a viable option?...that's awesome.

I think i may need to look into this as an alternative to lights, watering etc.

I don't have an unheated space to use, except for the garage. It's pitch black in there though.

I would need dark, cold (above freezing) and very little to no water?

Have i got that right?

No need for shop lights, right?

I think they need some light...is there total darkness in nature when any of plants are dormant?...I don't think so. I kept the lights on (since they were also in a dark basement). I watered much less often and didn't fertilize (not that I do anyway...)

Rina, Oh, perfect!!

I bought some free standing shelves with plans to attach stoplights to them for in my spare room.

However I much prefer the idea of putting it outside in the garage, lights on timers & heater with a thermostat.

How many hours of light a day are you planning on?

I don't fert at all either

I don't know what it takes to keep your garage above freezing - is it worth it?

And I would separate winter growers from summer growers...my lights were on for about 14hrs/day. I did that for 3 winters, have different set up now.

Good point, let me take stock of that =)

While i contemplate & do a head count, can you describe your current set up please?

Oh, it is not in the basement, so little more natural light (still have to use supplemental lighting), and it may be bit warmer...Wish I had a sunroom/plant room like Richard...