Question
I live in North East Washington State, & have began growing seeds this year.  I have a variety of perennial flowers-lupins, delphiniums, bearded tongue, fox gloves, and sweet william (just to name a few.)  I planted them in 4in pots and several look as if I should repot them, is this ok at the end of the season?  I also would like to know,
I am right in the middle of building my potting shed/green house and concerned that if I don't get it all finished how should I protect (or do I need to) the plants until next year?
it does snow here    thanks for your time Sara

Answer
Hi Sara,
Thanx for your question.  It's a bit late to be starting perennials from seed.  Hopefully, if you get them in the ground now, you won't be having a frost until late October or early November.  If you're planning on leaving them in their pots, they will of course, go dormant for the winter.  Keep them in a cold shed or protected area and you might even want to mulch the pots with a couple of layers of hay or leaves if it freezes a lot or for extended periods.  If you don't have a place to put the pots, just try to keep them out of the direct path of the north wind and make sure they are not sitting in a hollow (where colder air can pool and sit).  I hope this helps.
Tom