"For cuttings, I would wrap them in wet moss as well and wrap in newspaper. Then place wrapped cuttings in an UNSEALED ziploc bag. Place bags in a cardboard box with some sort of light packing material. I mail cuttings and small plants quite often and this works well, even when mailing across country. I would definitely put these on truck...you don't want any unusual plants in baggies that are boxed up going through inspection process without you there to explain...have you ever seen Midnight Express? Wouldn't want all that trouble over a dieffenbachia now, would we?"

If you're moving from a large space into a small one, and don't have room for your plants, consider donating them to local nursing homes and then you might want to contact The American Community Gardening Association, 100 North 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; ph# 215-988-8785 to find closest community garden. Otherwise, follow Charlie's advice, and both you and your plants will continue to grow and flourish in your new environment!

Helpful Links:

* Better Homes & Gardens offers discussion groups, a library of advice and weekly columns about gardening. * National Gardening Association If you can't find your answer to your question in NGA library, you can email questions, and they promise to respond within 48 hours. * Empire National Nursery, LLC. is first 24 hour on line nursery.

4. Dispose of hazardous materials. Motor oil, paint, solvents, fireworks, insecticides, household chemicals and like definitely shouldn't be packed or moved with your household goods. Be smart. If you suspect something might be dangerous, dispose of it properly before you move. Many communities have designated sites or events for collection of hazardous materials. Go through your home and remove these unpackables ahead of time, so they won't accidentally end up in your moving boxes.

5. Mark your boxes. Few people have time or inclination to itemize every item in every box, but that doesn't mean you should ignore organization altogether. Use colored markers or labels to indicate which boxes belong in which rooms of your new home. Make an inventory of your valuables. Pack an essentials kit containing paper plates, plastic cutlery, toilet paper, soap, aspirin, flashlights, telephone numbers, prescription medicines, snacks, pet food and other must-have comforts. Mark this box "OPEN FIRST" in large letters.

6. Tie your cords. Packing and unpacking are tricky enough without having to untangle (and potentially trip over) dangling and out-of-control electrical cords. Wrap each cord around your hand or forearm, then use rubber bands or baggie twist-ties to secure wrapped cords. If you're packing a system with complicated wiring, (e.g., a stereo or a computer) color code electrical cords and sketch a quick diagram so you'll be able to reassemble system in your new home.