Hi, I just collected a ton of Ice Star shasta daisy seed (fully double white), and have a ton more I could harvest (rather than deadhead!)... I'd be interested in After Midnight and/or Ruby Red coneflower. Here is a picture of my Shasta, if you are interested: http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/32919-product.html

Hi again everyone ! Thanks so much for being willing to trade other than at the swap. I thought I would list some stuff that I have to trade so that the above traders could pick what they want and I can get it potted up for them . Here is my list: regular and cherrypink lungwort candy necklace iris forget me nots small divisions of Brunnera " Jack Frost" mini purple iris yellow with purple iris violets - purple, white with purple ,and violet "freckles" white with purple polkadots ladybells ( can be invasive) Chinese lanterns (can be invasive) Dame's Rocket ( great butterfly attractor) Centaurea montana Centaurea Dealbata couple of small divisions of yellow primrose 1 large agapanthus 1 very small agapanthus 1 fuschia ( tropical) Double feverfew Golden feverfew (small divisions) HOSTAS small division of "Twist of Lime" (this is a real mini) August Moon Paul's Glory lancifolia ( great edger hosta .increases really well unknown varigated ( again increases well) Small division of Stilleto Daylilies : Rocket City Siloam Uri Winniford Little Winecup Bradley Bernard 1 df division of Bonanza 1 df division of Aquamarine unknown name red daylily Schoolbus yellow daylily sold to me as Fulva Tawny but is not but I keep it as it is a gorgeous daylily (bagel type of daylily) Ground covers : Goutweed ( good for very dry shady or sun location where nothing else will grow ) creeping buttercup Creeping Jenny couple of types of sedum Ajuga "Chocolate chip" bulbs: Snowdrops Star of Bethlehem Poet's Narcissus ( heavenly smell ...blooms now ) Lots of other stuff but cant think of it as I type . If you are looking for something let me know I might have some Signet

Hi Ladies! I received two boxes yesterday (yay!!!!) One was from Joan (ejmoore510) Joan sent me 2 lily satisfaction (I'm a lily addict Joan, thank so much) 6 angel tulips, garden marker, some really yummy smelling coconut hand lotion, a little bird house and a cherry candle (which look good enough to eat!) 2 little pack of hair conditioner and a pack of plant markers. Also some really cool seeds salvia bonfire, cockscomb mix, sunflower sunshine, wildflower mix, nasturtium jewel mix, dahlia mix, four o'clock mix and blazing star. Thank you sooooo much Joan I loved everything!!! The other one was from Melissa (hazelnutbunny). She sent me daylily tang, iris immortality (love the scent!), mini rose sweet fairy cutting, cottage rose francizica kruger cutting miracle grow houseplant tablets (just love these!) handlotion that smells like cotton blossom, yummy :0) and a really cute cat calendar which I have it hanging by my computer since I never know what day I'm living in :0). Thank you sooo much Melissa, I'll find the perfect spot for all of the goodies! And today I got a box from Kathy. She sent me a no id white iris, canna princess Di (I'm also a canna addict Kathy) a whole plume from white pampass grass, a flower pouch (which will get filled asap) some rooibos tea creme au caramel (never had it but sound soooo good) and a bag full of candy which has been claimed by the kids! and a WHOLE bag of seeds: night blooming jasmine, poppy peony antique rose, sweet pea royal mix, sunflower teddy bear, penstemon mix, poppy shirley mix, 2 types hostas seeds, coleous pallisandra, white butterfly ginger, iris siberica purple, iris versicolor, marigold jaaguar, salvia blue queen, columbine danish, millet limelight, salvia queen dark violet, gloriosa daisy, mg flying saucer, penstemon pink, evening primrose, jewels of opar, 4:00 broken colors, primrose artic mix, asiatic lily mix, lotus bird's foot trefoil, aquilegia black barlow, poppy mix, annual phlox red, vitex chase tree, mg mix, salvia victoria, daylily happy returns, cosmos diablo and sunset mix. Is that a list or what? Thank you soooooo much Kathy for being so generous! I think I need to go find another seed box :0) THANK YOU VERY MUCH LADIES! you have spoiled me :0) I hope all of you moms have a wonderful mother's day!! To celebrate mother's day I went to the plant delight nursery open house today. Their display gardens are so pretty! I wish I could have had more time to stroll the gardens, but my 5 year old was ready to go 15 minutes after we got there :0( They had such an awesome selection of plants for purchase, but they're not really what I would call affortable you know. So I ended up only getting a canna pink sunburst and canna panache. I'm very excited about them both! Then on my way back home, I decided to stop by a nursery near by and found a ginger Dr Moy, canna orange punch and a dark leaf pink double flowering begonia. So I think I've already had a good mother's day no breakfast in bed required :0) Have a good weekend everyone!! Monica

Hey Tally, I'm A+ also but I'm sure you want need it. . Here's some information on. Repelling Mosquitoes Naturally http://www.stretcher.com/stories/04/04apr19c.cfm Mosquito Attractants Use this list of items and activities that attract mosquitoes as a list of things to avoid or that can be used as bait to lure mosquitoes away from you. Âh Dark Clothing Many mosquitoes use vision to locate hosts from a distance. Dark clothes and foliage are initial attractants. Âh Carbon Dioxide You give off more carbon dioxide when you are hot or have been exercising. A burning candle or other fire is another source of carbon dioxide. Âh Lactic Acid You release more lactic acid when you have been exercising or after eating certain foods (e.g., salty foods, high-potassium foods). Âh Floral or Fruity Fragrances In addition to perfumes, hair products, and scented sunscreens, watch for the subtle floral fragrance from fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Âh Skin Temperature The exact temperature depends on the type of mosquito. Many mosquitoes are attracted to the slightly cooler temperatures of the extremities. Âh Moisture Mosquitoes are attracted by perspiration because of the chemicals it contains and also because it increases the humidity around your body. Even small amounts of water (e.g., moist plants or mud puddles) will draw mosquitoes. Standing water also allows mosquitoes to reproduce. Natural Repellents These natural products will effectively repel mosquitoes, but they require more frequent reapplication (at least every 2 hours) and higher concentrations than DEET. Because of the differences between types of mosquitoes, products that contain multiple repellents tend to be more effective than those containing a single ingredient. As you can see, natural repellents tend to be volatile plant oils. Âh Citronella Oil Âh Castor Oil Âh Rosemary Oil Âh Lemongrass Oil Âh Cedar Oil Âh Peppermint Oil Âh Clove Oil Âh Geranium Oil Âh Possibly Oils from Verbena, Pennyroyal, Lavender, Pine, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Basil, Thyme, Allspice, Soybean, and Garlic Another plant-derived substance, pyrethrum, is an insecticide. Pyrethrum comes from the flowers of the daisy Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium. Things that Lower Repellent Effectiveness Âh Many Sunscreens Âh Dilution from Rain, Perspiration, or Swimming Âh Absorption into the Skin Âh Evaporation from Wind or High Temperatures Keep in mind that 'natural' does not automatically imply 'safe'. Many people are sensitive to plant oils. Some natural insect repellents are actually toxic. Therefore, although natural repellents provide an alternative to synthetic chemicals, please remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions when using these products.