Can't help you on the ID - as I don't seen that one alot in Oregon. I wonder if it's in the Camelia family? Lovely brown stems on that thing, tho! A bit more info might help others to help you confirm it's name - for example - how long has it been there - how has it responded to seasons so far? Does it look like it may form flower buds as it matures? From the pix it looks like a cultivated evergreen perennial shrub, entering it's 3rd year, but possibly Deciduous, or somewhat tender and may need protection to remain evergreen. Looks like you are taking good care of it's water needs, and that it may be in a sheltered area...so you may be doing fine on care so far. Maybe consider rooting a few stem cuttings? I posted 2 Botanical-type photo links below that may help confirm ID - by looking more closely at details of growth. http://www.botanique.org/galeries-images/appareil-vegetatif/feuilles-alternes-elaeagnus-elaeagnaceae-article24329.html Or is it more like this one, with leaves growing parallel to one another on stems? http://www.botanique.org/galeries-images/appareil-vegetatif/feuilles-opposees-ligustrum-article24328.html Sorry about the French - but Species names are there for both plants and one might be yours! (Not all photos on that page are ogf the same plant - the page illustrates differing types of growth along stems) Here is a link that might be useful: Botanical ID Site - in English!

Hi Swappers! Sorry if I haven't responded, but I have been reading your comments, and keeping track of whose packages have arrived. If you haven't posted yet, you should be receiving and email from me. Just want to be sure the seeds get there safely. So glad that everyone seems pleased with their selections! I really enjoyed hosting the swap again, but have to admit it has been nice getting back to planting seeds, potting up sprouts, cleaning up the garden beds, etc. Too nice to be inside sorting seeds now : ) Hope to see everyone again next year!!! Your hostess, Bonnie P.S. Dirtdaddy, since the peppers have been isolated in the guest room, Melvin's been eating my thyme plant instead. There's more in the herb bed though, so I'm not too upset with him.

That's a juvenile Hermit Warbler..these guys have a very limited US breeding distribution. Usually seen up high in conifers.

In case anybody is still following, lol: I've been thinking of Sena's fridge placement concern. The fridge I ordered has a door that can be reversed and is actually 26" deep with door. So I think we'll try it for awhile where the current fridge has been, on the end of the short L. We can inset it into the wall with the door reversed so it swings left and, thus, won't crowd the person at the sink. I'm wondering if we do this if it will be back far enough to now crowd the line-of-vision to the window? We should be able to get an idea of that without actually before we tear out the wall to see if it will be worth it to inset it. Although i do hate to lose that long baking counter. But we can also take out the side wall to the broom closet and play with the fridge there. If we don't like that, I figure we can get cabinets to fill that spot. They could uppers and lowers with counter and a better landing spot/command center than I currently have. Or just a pantry. Might also make a good place to put a small microwave a bit closer to cooking area. Anyway, just mulling options. It will be fun to play with all this. Went to a big home show in the Big City a 90-minute drive away. Hoping to see some unique and interesting ideas. Well, that was a waste. Didn't really see anything any different or better than what I see at our HD. Bummer. But had a nice visit with my friend that came with me so that's good. Won't waste my time on home shows again if this is all they have. My next venture out-of-town will be to some of the bigger Habitat Re-Stores. I've been told that a couple have amazing selections due to being in areas more flush with cash and a lot of high-end remodels. After looking at photos online, I kinda wish I'd thought to check them out sooner for my fridge. Hoping to find some nice cabinet boxes in the sizes I need so I only have to order door/drawer fronts from Barker. I don't mind multiple trips for the right cabinets as this will save hundreds over buying new cabinet boxes. Wow, I can't imagine building a whole house. A kitchen is enough work for me!