Explosive Ember is one of a series of "Explosive" peppers introduced in 2000 by Novartis seed. Explosive Blast and Explosive Ignite are the other two. A quick search showed Vesey's seed carried it also at $4.95 for 20 seeds, Park's at 2.95 for 10 seeds. I'm growing Numex Twilight and Pretty in Purple seeds that I got from Johnny's at about a third that price. They're also very nice ornamental hot peppers.

Catsrose -- Please tell me about 'Kent'. Unexpectedly, it arrived here as part of my final (and thoroughly disastrous) order from Ashdown. How tall does it get? How floriferous is it? How long do the blooms last for you? Any other observations/opinions will be appreciated. Rosefolly -- In jest, allow me to say this: Thanks so much for the info re Grannish. Now I have a retort when I'm quizzed about why I'm ALWAYS late for my book club and garden club meetings. From now on I'll simply say, "Because you speak GRANNISH for the first half hour! I don't understand it myself, and I find it boorish, boring, idiotic, unintelligible . . . ". Personally, I've no interest in relating to (or relating tiresome, rococo tales about) my grandchildren until they're old enough to listen attentively as I attempt to undermine their parents' (VERY conservative) sociopolitical views. OMG, how in h*ll did this happen? Where, oh where, did I go so WRONG . . . ?

Thanks, but I don't think it's a "carpet." It is climbing over my eight-foot fence into the neighbors yard. It's got a lot of thorns, the leaves aren't really dark, just normal green. It has many, many flowers that repeat. It has a subtle fragrance, nothing to write home about.

Hi Tikanas! I'll answer to this! My Diet Chat name is Wild_Chicken because one of my favorite things to hear and see are the wild chickens, while hiking in one of my favorite places, Kauai. Some people call me BJ, my initials, but I prefer to be called Wild_Chicken to keep my privacy in case any of my relatives or friends are lurking in on me! :) Married, I have 4 kids, all girls, and no pets. My interests change every year, as I am always trying some new hobby or sport that I find I enjoy! I immerse myself in it for a year or more and I'm off to something else. However, I have always enjoyed hiking in whatever place I'm visiting. I hike at a fast pace and enjoy it! I like taking a camera and getting nature shots while I'm out there. I love talking with my kids, hot climates, watching things grow, seeing GOOD, non-violent movies, and cooking meals for people. I like reading in a library setting and get a library card at the local library as soon as I hit town! Lastly, I like to believe you're never too old for anything if you're in shape to try it...so take care of your health and see a doc yearly! As far as weight and diet goes, I am on a HER athlete-based sort of a plan: whole foods, no preservatives, and I eat SMALL meals every 3 or 4 hours, about 6 meals a day total. I try to combine a little protein and carb in each meal. This has keep me on track and I'm not hungry. Most of my food is refrigerator stuff, fresh and from the outside aisle in the grocery: veggies, fruit, whole grain, nutty bread, yogurt, and nuts. This, I find, keeps me CHARGED UP and ready to go! It also reminds me to get out there and MOVE! I have lost over 50 pounds (on WW, SS, and the HER althlete-based plan) and have 12 more pounds to lose B4 I'm at goal! I am hypothyroid and take meds for that; it doesn't make losing weight any easier! I detest sit-ups and push-ups, but try to do them anyway....lol.