I think each of us must do what is in our nature. Most people will give you a piece if you ask, and more often larger than the one you steal. I show my plants, and I would be really feel betrayed and hurt if gueast did that in my garden. How would you feel if I came into your garden and snitched a few pieces of a plant that you have been growing for 5 years and you prized it. After all a leaf fell off. Most nurseries would ask you not to return, and if your lucky not call the police. I hear them telling me that people often pick off the fuit on their trees that are for sell then they don't sell. Jeff has been to my garden and he know what I'm talking about. Now I have a list of people I would not invite. You are not welcome. Jeff I can't wait for you to stop by I have a big surprise for you waiting. Bring labels with you and a #2 soft lead pencil. You know I like giving away plants. Norma

The little white eggs are good stuff. There is a parsite wasp that lays eggs on the hornworms. Hornworms don't lay eggs,the butterfly/moth does. Quote: Even though it is still capable of movement, this hornworm larva, is already "dead." The white capsules on its back, frequently mistaken for "hornworm eggs" by many gardeners, are actually Hymenopterous wasp pupae of the Braconidae family. These wasps fed on the hornworm while in the larval stage and are now pupating into adults. When home gardeners find hornworms in this stage, they should let them be as they aren't capable of more damage. And when they emerge, the adult wasps will hunt for other hornworms to parasitize. The waasps don't sting people. Here is a link that might be useful: Parasite wasp pic.

If you can get an appointment with a dermatologist while you still have the bite/rash; you are better off having them take a biopsy. My hub started with what looked like bug bites around his ankles; he was working in our yard when we 1st moved here. I was too; never had what he had. Next thing he knows; I believe his back & chest with blotches on his head & face. Derm took a sample; discoid Lupus; which is the Lupus rash. He has been fine since having cancer & chemo; has not had a flare since then until late April; early May. He pushed himself; I keep telling him that he has to make sure he eats & sleeps after the cancer. He didn't listen; I'm sure he rolls his eyes when I tell him; but he paid the ultimate price. He was up close to 24 hours one night after he got home (normally he takes a nap); did not get enough sleep; also was skipping meals. He got down to Daytona; he had a lip sore starting. Something told me to ask about his tongue; he said it looked like it was starting to get white. I'll spare everyone how hard it was to find a clinic he could get into with a semi. He did not listen to me with telling them what meds he needs for thrush.... He got his scripts; headed back home. By the time he got here the lip sore & thrush were all over his lips; tongue; throat & nose. Got him into the ENT in Philly who had never seen a case as bad as his. The next month he was sleeping but wasn't eating correctly; ended up home with horrible blisters on his fingers. I called the derm; secretary did not believe me that he had "huge" blisters on his fingers until I told her how large they were. Derm had no clue what it was until she biopsied. Turns out it was the Lupus rash. Please make sure you get a biopsy; that is the only way to tell what you have. By the way; I was stung badly by a Saddleback caterpillar August 23rd. It got me between my fingers & the palm of my hand. Not sure how many of his little stingers went into me; but I'm allergic to his venom. Most painful sting I've ever had. I went to the Dr; who never addressed it. Here is a link that might be useful: Saddleback caterpillar

Biting is common among toddlers, but I know it's disturbing to parents and caregivers. Have you or the parents met with the daycare to troubleshoot the problem? I can imagine when it happens: struggling over a toy. Maybe he needs individual supervision at daycare to head off a biting incident. Could you go a time or two to help out and watch over your grandson? You might be able to observe frustration building and intercede before a bite takes place. A 2-minute time out doesn't seem like much, even for a 2 year old. Do an internet search; there is a lot of info about biting toddlers. Best wishes.