Hahaha! Good for you, gobluedjm! I haven't heard people use the word 'cactus' yet, but then I'm not in So. Cal. Around here, people say 'weeds'. They're usually sorry because it always starts a lecture. LOL Arvind and Diane, you know your support is much appreciated. I don't expect anyone to make a trip from So. Cal, but you might mention to your local nursery that Mike would probably be able to do a talk for them since he does travel there in his sales route. Mike graduated from Cal Poly. I'm not exactly sure of his degree, but it's either horticulture or some kind of environmental science. He has long been interested in and worked with native plants. He worked at Las Pilitas nursery, is/was on the board of Cal Hort and has been with Suncrest for several years. He is a fascinating person with what often seems unlimited knowledge in the realm of not just natives, but all plants as well as many other subjects. If you are in the area and can't make it, please spread the word to anyone that may be interested.

I'm responding just to get this off the page, since the conference took place a month or so ago. Jeanne

I hope that you all have fun!

Thanks.