Sites for bug pics? Sure. But most sites are organized by either genus/family of the bug itself or the type of plant it seems to favor. So you have to have some basic info to start. Don't think you will find a site that covers all bugs of any kind. ;) There are several threads here on this forum that are collections of pest info/photo links. Here is one recent one. And the Garden Pests & Diseases forum has even more discussions and links. Plus the Integrated Pest Management forum has several different FAQ's too on pests. Just Google "common ___ (insert name of flower of vegetable) pests" for all kinds of photos and info links. Same goes for "beneficial garden insects" as a search term. Dave

Eric, I think Janalyn is giving you good advice. I won't get into a debate with you over whether your cat hunts when you're not looking. Your neighbors may have cats that do hunt. I'm allergic to cats and therefore have none, but see other people's cats in my yard regularly since I started feeding birds. I've noticed the hummers spend longer at plants and perches that are higher up. I think they feel safer that way. If you give the hummingbirds a spot where they are comfortable, you will get to see them more. We can give you better suggestions if you're more specific. I'm glad you added that this container will be on the porch. How big is the container? Did you want to hang up the container, set it on the porch floor, or something in between? Window box on a porch railing, perhaps? How much sun does your porch get? Do you care what the plant looks like in winter? If you want a plant that looks good year round to decorate your house in winter, that will narrow your options considerably. I second the vote for fuchsias, with the caveat that you will need to choose the variety carefully. I think for your area you'll need to seek out heat-tolerant fuchsias. Fuchsias come in both trailing and upright shapes. I grow several different ones and have seen the hummers nectar on all of them. In my area, fuchsias are healthiest in either dappled shade all day, or morning sun followed by shade the rest of the day. Generally speaking, triphylla types can handle more sun and heat. I have heard that some people grow triphyllas in full sun but haven't tried it. For me, they fill a useful niche as a shade-tolerant hummingbird plant. I overwinter them in the garage too.

Hi Shaddy and Emma. I am still around, just not on the puter all that much. I am attempting to get all the paneling removed in this house, and be done by Christmas. Hubby was going to do some of this when we bought this house 4 yrs ago, but, his health deteriorated very fast. I thought, I would have to live with the paneling, after he passed away, but, thanks to grandson in law, and grandaughter, there is only the dining room left to put sheetrock, and the kitchen, hall and dining room for flooring. He puts the sheetrock up, and I do all the taping, and mudding, and sanding, and priming, and painting. Ceilings were also paneled, so grandaughter helps get the ceilings sheetrocked. She has also helped with some of the painting, while kids are napping. Hoping to be done by Christmas.

Thanks ya'll. Trudy - we are building in Rim Rock, down in Driftwood. where are you? I will contact Matt - thanks! I agree GreenDesigns. I would much rather wait for the busy guys. However, they're saying they won't even bid on the project because they're that busy. They know we won't even plan on breaking ground for another couple months, as we're trying to finalize all bids right now, but they still are saying they can't bid on it. :(