Oh, yes, yes, we can always shoehorn in a new or returning ponder poster. Topics are not limited to our ponds and pets and we do our best to avoid Hot Topics but not passion. The discussions can range from how and what to feed a baby bird or set its broken wing to contests to frogs or bats or frogs and bats together. Football rivalries come up frequently. Come join the fun. I won't speak about the gallery. I'm too often jealous.

From what I can see, Oklahoma is the only regional/state forum that has a gallery (as evidenced by the camera icon next to the forum name in the list). I reckon no one has ever asked for one. Not that it is any prize, you can only put a 60K or smaller picture in the gallery. Much better just to link to a hosting site like photobucket.com.

It's a pretty small photo, but I think it's Miscanthus sinensis. I can't tell what cultivar without photos of the plant and especially a closeup of a blade. It's perennial, and not invasive in your zone.

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