Well, Madam Mayor, I am SO glad you like your store. It was really fun making it. And a fun project to be a part of. You know Luna, it WAS getting kind of freaky there for a while. It was the day after I mailed the house out that Kathy posted her "small world" post and I had just written the same to her in a note, tho she didnt know it. Then- the last thing had added to the house was the rain chain sign going down the right side, and Kathy posted the "rain chain video" post, and then her "I been wanting to do this for years post" and sunnyca suggested a REAL similar name to Unique Garden Art. All the while the house/store was in the mail. Thought I'd entered the Twighlight Zone for a while, lol. Seriously tho, I really believe that things just come together like that when the time is right. Sunnyca-the zig zag things are some kind of tie in things for a brick facade. Went with my son to a job he was finishing up a few years ago and they were actually throwing a whole box of them out (can you imagine, lol) They are galvanized aluminum I believe. They look cool hanging from the trees, too, but tend to get tangled, have to work on that, maybe a weight on the bottom. Construction sites are a great place for junk. They throw out a LOT of stuff. Thank you Luna, I did do some sign making with my Dad, when I was very young maybe 8 or 9 or so (many many moons ago). He made the signs for the neighborhood and would let me help him for real, not just busy work. Cait, that fencing comes in a little roll all put together like that, in natural color wood. I got mine at Walmart a long time ago and have used a little here and there for different projects. I'm a sucker for a picket fence :) Thank you everyone else for your kind words. Donna

I used to have 120 acres of it in Northern Co! Although it was a warm weather grass there and in OK, I'd be surprised if it can handle our heat here. It does grow clumpy, not like a traditional lawn. I love the bluejay color, though. Good luck!

Well everyone! As one flower opens and dies, another one replaces it. They will not all open at once, but at this time I will take anything. When and if I get two buds to flower at the same time I will let you all know. I am not counting on it though with the sun weakening as fast as age has been creeping up on me. Thank you all for your comments and best wishes. Hello Linda, Mary, Nancy,Marie, Wes,and Josh! Have a good night. I will update soon MIke:-)

Congrats, Jenny and Claire!!! Jenny..the males are alot more skittish and shy than the females. They are also usually the ones guarding the feeders and flowers (at least until they migrate). My females will get within 2 or 3 feet of me to feed and are the ones that do the "buzzing". I am so glad that you guys are having great visits. It's amazing how addictive they are. Linda Disclaimer: I do not agree with nor endorse the use of "Sponsored Links" possibly impeded in my posts by the owner of this or any other website.