Bonnie, I am not sure why I didn't see your California poppies the other day. It is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! :D And yes, the Coreopsis Tinctoria came from me. I didn't ws any this year but I have volunteers. Going back to California poppies, can you please save me seeds? :P

I have never had a problem with deer browse on my Pines, even small ones. We've got several different species that range from 18" to 4', and they've never been touched. I'm in a rural area of prime deer habitat, and I wonder if this doesn't have something to do with it. White, Red and Jack Pine grow rampant on the property, so maybe they've had their fill by the time they visit the yard/garden area. The woods are mainly Northern Pin Oak, and my guess is that acorns are preferable to conifer foliage. They've destroyed a few Arbor Vitaes and numerous deciduous plants, but they leave the Pines and Spruce alone. Our horses, on the other hand, have stripped White Pines as far as they can reach.

I thought that after the others saw the water, they would make a bee line to shower with the female, however, they totally ignored the water and kept on feeding. I found it odd that out of such a great number of other hummers, only one took advantage of the water. Stephen, my husband made the neatest sprinkler by using pcv pipe, an old metal real estate sign holder and a fine spray sprinkler head. The old metal holder has a bar at the bottom so it is easy to push it into the ground. It can be moved around to different spots and the hummers love it.

Oh! My! Goodness! what a whirl wind of a week! We visited our friends in Hauser, ID., just over the border from Spokane, WA. They have a beautiful home they built and the site is...well...almost to die for. The are on a rock bluff and they have done a awesome job of incorporating the rocks into their yard and pond. Their view is of the Hauser and Post Falls valley and is so different from our area you could be on another planet. I did spend a day TS shopping and came away with some glass ornies for line work, a tall glass vase for maybe an iris, 3 wood candle holders for jmp's Santa's and 4 books. Yahoo! I had to laugh at my friend.....we kindly call her "fussy upper class," so when I got to the subject of TS, I asked her if she would put on her sunglasses and be my guide. She started laughing and told me she not only knows where all of the best store are but knows when they put out the "good" stuff. We had one fun day! Anj...glad to hear that you are "free" at last, hope to see some pictures soon. And Anj, you are young enough to be my DD. I had to laugh a couple of weeks ago, I got my Medicare Card in the mail, does that tell you something? It isn't good for a couple of months yet, guess they want to shock me early. Luvs....are you still baking while we need to wear flippers? We are also going "out" for the big "T" day but still making the things that the kids like best. Like Anj, I need to hop over to the Holiday site and do some drooling. Maybe after DH leave for his poker game. Punk....Glad you have the rental problem solved and actually have time to yourself! I hope to get some strokes in yet today....Well! Maybe not as I just looked at the time and still have mega stuff to do. I started a project the same as one of Luvs. The picture in the magazine didn't catch my attention but Luvs did when she posted it, its the 3 scarecrows. Can't remember what you used Luvs, wood or concrete but I am using wood - not as heavy - don't think these fingers of mine would be able to stand the weight or texture....frail (hehehe) old (hahaha) lady (LOL) that I am. Anyway, you all have a great weekend and stay safe. Did I mention that my DGS Football went undefeated this year and is ranked #1 in the state. They start their state play-offs next week....hopefull close to home! Belle