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OT: Geraniums, Overwintering

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Okay, so there are no geraniums in my sq ft beds, but I do love them and was
hoping someone could help me out with some overwintering advice. 

I've looked in my few flower type gardening books, to no avail. Usually I
just buy new ones each year, but I'm particularly fond of these -- fabulous
colors including a neon fuschia (honest!)  -- and would love to overwinter
them. I know it can be done. I've also taken cuttings which are doing
nicely, but hey! I want it all. For me, there would be no such thing as *too
many* geraniums. :-)

I've been babying the parent plants all fall by bringing them in when our
several frosts hit. But I realize I can't do that and they probably need and
want a dormant period anyway, right?

So, can someone tell me the best way to overwinter them? I did see a piece
on Martha Stewart about taking them out of the soil completely and hanging
them upside down somewhere. That seems real scarey to me. And I don't think
I got (or caught) quite enough info to feel comfortable doing it even if it
is a good way to do it.

So, what's the best way to do this?  Any help (ANY!) greatly appreciated.
Reply privately if you'd prefer not to post to the list with this OT subject.

TIA,

Patricia Santhuff
Zone 7b, West Georgia


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