and then as far as the tomatoes go, my husband pointed out that it’s not just a matter of temperature with them; they also need a certain number of hours of sunlight every day which is just not possible to give them in the middle of winter, even a relatively mild winter like we seem to be having. i hated being so ill instructed in a subject i so well loved. how to cheer yourself in a difficult situation? in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and traveling. 