On Mon, 22 May 2006 01:31:28 GMT, Dr. Edward Warren wrote:

> Thank you for the response.
You're very welcome!

> I tried a web search, but did not find that
> article. I do in fact have the proper genus and species. I live in SC and
> plan to leave it out in the yard even though I am just barely in the
> acceptable area for it. I will construct a small wooden frame, cover it
> with plastic, and put it over the tree with lots of mulch for the winter. I
> will do the same for my fig bushes and banana tree. The bay will be pruned
> to about 4 feet. Now I know to use the larger, darker, older leaves. I
> will probably use a lot more of them than I have in the past.

I only can wish I had one in my yard. I've thought about it for
years, but haven't done it yet. I should get off the dime and do it!

> We have a bumper crop of peaches here and I see on the website that you
> referenced that bay can complement those as well. I have just learned that
> my preferred manner of cooking peaches is a clafouti. It is the featured
> dessert in Martha Stewart Living this month and it is wonderful.

Oh, my goodness lucky YOU! I've salivating - peaches are wonderful
and I haven't had a single recipe where I didn't like them.

> Thank you again,

No, problem... it's one of my favorite subjects


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