Well, I have tiny little hands, am a hand-quilter (hence my "handle") and am a Neonatal Intensive Care nurse by training. So, very, very good with my hands and tiny little things Here's the link the the Texas A&M article:

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/budding/budding.htm

Thanx dear !

(kiss at that tiny caring hands)

Grazie mille, amico mio

A little while back there were a several postings of T-buds being held in place using wooden clothes pins instead of wrapping the T-bud with tape. However, it was never posted whether the clothes pin method actually worked. Does anyone know the efficacy of this method? - MIllet