I don't know why you couldn't Gwynne. Want to try some? Believe me, I'll be inundated with seed. They should start flowering here soon (by flowering, I don't mean anything that could be considered ornamental at all; the flowers are very inconspicuous). Once the seed is ripe, I'll send some out to anyone who wants some. Our local source is called Wild Things Nursery. This husband and wife team travel to various Farmer's Markets in the spring months. I heard about them from Linda who posts here? I went for the first time last year and picked up some native plants then. This year, I picked up 4 FN plants, astragalus crassicarpus (sulphurs), echinacea pallida (pale purple coneflower), a Ribes odoratum (don't think it hosts anything, but I wanted to add some native shrubs and food for the birds), and several other things I don't even recall. What is really cool about this team is that they always show up with caterpillars on their host plants, too; books for people to look at, like Judy Burris and Wayne Richards book, and lots of information on raising caterpillars. When people can actually "see" what these caterpillars look like and what they will become, it truly makes a difference in their appreciation of nature. Susan

Hi Steph! I didn't know you'd made these plans, but I think it's wonderful for all of you! :) Lots and lots of pink baby thoughts for you today. Granlan Hugs :)

When are you coming to Florida? If you get a chance to pick up a thin inexpensive rain jacket (the kind that folds up into a little square), get one for each person. We will start getting those daily thunderstorms soon and they are so short its not worth leaving the park to wait it out. Fanny packs are great to use to keep your money, meds, or ID's in. If someone doesn't mind wearing a backpack, its great to have water and snacks in to save on buying them. Disney is one place that allows you to enter with stuff. Make sure to use the system where you schedule ahead of time the rides you want to go on. I can't recall whats its called but its like call ahead seating. Doesn't get you out of waiting in line totally but puts you ahead of those that don't do it. Get a map ahead of time and plot out the order you want to do the rides. Some people, if they are staying close, will be in the park at the opening time, then take the hottest part of the day off to rest and head back out in late afternoon. Thunderstorms can come up anytime but as I said, they are scattered for the most part and you can get indoors easily. It will be hot and humid here for you all - we are already into the mid 80's and even though its still nice in the morning, its hot by 10 or so. Sunscreen is a must, baby powder is also good for skin chaffing and its best to wear a shirt with a little sleeve in it part of the time - the tops of the shoulders will get burnt even if you use sunscreen and its most uncomfortable so pack a t shirt in the backpack to slip on in mid-day. Sorry, I know you didn't ask for advice but having lived in Florida and being at Disney where you see everyone burnt to a crisp, I thought I might offer some ideas. Hope you don't mind. Enjoy your vacation.

What a good doctor you have that understands that women want to look good as well as feel good. Hope you have that tank top picked out. Good wishes.