Hi, Tom...sorry to have to tell ya, but July 10 is a Tuesday. (I know this only because I will be in San Diego at my daughter's wedding on Monday July 9.) Could you clarify the date for us again, please??? Thanks!!

Marcia

Right, it's July 8. Sorry. Actually, Biosphere helped mess me up. In their newsletter it was headed the 10th, but later on they said it was the 8th.

It is Sunday the 8th at 10 AM.

Again, sorry for the confusion. So we won't see you, Marcia? You will be packing and stuff?

That sounds good! I hope to make it. Pat

Darn it...I will already be in San Diego, Tom. We are flying out on the 6th and staying for a week. Mark has never been, and I want to take him to the desert before we come back. The Anza Borrega desert is spectacular and filled with interesting plants and birds. Also, I think he would enjoy seeing La Jolla...the prettiest beach I've ever seen in my life. So we are making a vacation out of it.

Since my daughter & hubby won't be leaving on their honeymoon for two weeks, they will take us around after the wedding. I can't wait! Don't know if you remember the photos I took last year of the ranunculus at the Flower Fields, but they were just amazing. Lots to see out there.

Hope y'all have a wonderful time! Biosphere is always such fun!! I haven't even seen their new butterfly stuff.

Marcia

Hi sounds interesting, I am in auburndale where is this place in relation to me thanks New to Florida

Smittee,
You can mapquest(dot)com your way directly from your house to Biosphere. Here's their address off their website:
14908 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787

Click on the link in Tom's initial posting for more information.

I haven't made it out to Biosphere since our last gathering! I would love to be there and hope to make that happen.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaah....I wanna be there, too. Do you think Erin would understand if I had to miss her wedding???

Marcia

Kate, it will be good to see you. Marcia, we will miss you for sure.

Tom

Tom - I have to tell you that you inspired me with your vines growing up in your trees! I have a bleeding heart enchanted with a large crape myrtle and a passionvine developing an intimate relationship with a palm. I introduced a cardinal climber to another crape myrtle but apparently they are a little shy with each other and still developing their life plan.

Thanks for the idea!

Kate

I will be there! A quick / dumb question. What are "cats" in your list of things we will trade?

Also - strictly butterfly / hummingbird plants or if I have other things should I bring them too?

Thanks,

Anita

caterpillars!

Yep, "cats" are caterpillars, Anita.

Bring along whatever you have to trade or give away. There will be takers for sure. I'll probably have some goldrim (Polydamas) cats to share. I haven't had time to start any plants this year.

Tom

Tom,
What plants do you need to keep the Polydamas happy? Is it a particular variety of pipevine?

I will try to be there if the heat and I are on speaking terms. Biosphere is a lovely small garden and they have good prices. Linda