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<DIV><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2>Gardening mavens--</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2>On Tuesday evening, Safeway had six-packs of annuals for $1.99. A great deal! There were some nice-looking vinca, impatiens, petunias, salvia, marigolds, and begonias. (Sadly, the white verbena had powdery mildew.) They were in two places: around the plant kiosk near the door and on a big table back by the photo counter.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2>Emily</FONT></DIV>
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