Okay, let's try this again...typed a response, then lost it, so hope this isn't a repeat! I would be interested in some of your mint, the fern, and what color is your honeysuckle? Would be interested in that, if some other color than white or yellow. I live in SC, could trade some flower seeds, but none of what's on your list. Please tell what you'd like to do. E-mail is Bowdoin514@aol.com. Thanks! Emma in SC

nickibarry, you can see what a member is looking for by clicking on the link to their member page, and then clicking on the link for their Trade List BTW...you have no email link on your member page. Feel free to email me via my member page if you need directions or help getting it set up. I'd be happy to help you with it. 'scuse me please...Sue

The way I tell the difference is bumble = hairy butt and carpenter = smooth/shiny butt (technically called "hairless"). I had always thought it was "butt" & not "abdomen", but thanks to Google, I found how wrong I was terminology wise, LOL. I always thought the abdomen was the center of the bee, not the bottom part. From the attached link: General Bumble Bee Information The "Bumble Bee" is a big, hairy, black and yellow bee whose size can range from 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch. This insect is often mistaken for a carpenter bee, which closely resembles the bumble bee in appearance. Carpenter bees have a shiny and smooth abdomen as opposed to the fuzzy abdomen seen on a bumble bee. The pic posted by terrene is a carpenter bee. Here is a link that might be useful: Bumble Bee Biology

I have orange mint in my garden but so far have only used it in tea. But I plan on trying the following recipe as soon as I can stand turning on the oven! Orange Cake with Pecans and Orange Mint Buttercream You can find this recipe and other cakes using herbs from this article by Susan Belsinger. I read this in The Herb Companion. She always has some really good ideas. Kat Here is a link that might be useful: Happy Birthday Cakes