Raven, if you want more to read join the NAFEX email list, I usually follow it (except my IMAP mail server has a bug so I have not been following recently). Once you join you can read the archives which have great stuff in it. subscription page here (scroll down). Cost is $0.00. Theres also the Cloudforest Cafe forum, Dave Wilson's forums, the Home Orchard Society forums, etc. I used to read all of these forums, now this is the only one I regularly follow. Scott

Hmm, worse than a drummer next door? Someone I know had a bagpipe player next door. Now I happen to like bagpipe music but it's not everyone's cup of tea. And even I would not like to hear it next door in a close-built neighborhood. My own experience is that rust is a problem that is worse in spring and fall. In the midst of summer only susceptible roses seem to suffer from it. I do remember though that on the El Niño year about 10-12 years ago, all the roses had it, pretty much all summer long. It may just be that you are experiencing a local pocket of rust-inducing conditions this year. Someone twenty miles away may not have the same things going on that you are. Rosefolly

Hey there! Right on, nope I haven't heard anything from them yet, but will keep an eye and ear out for it! It could be one in the same, sounds like some species of Sphinx (commonly referred to as 'Hornworms') but I wouldn't be able to tell 100% without a photo or the host plant =/ Then again, the other that comes to mind with that description might be the Xuthus Swallowtail, which would be found on various Citrus. This cat looks like bird droppings until the last instar, at this point it has yellow and black eyespots and looks similar to a hornworm...I know I have a photo of my own somewhere around here...Ah well, a link'll have to do =] Good luck with the Plum.s! I have just a few of my own starting now, just a matter of waiting to see what colors I've got. Have cuttings from a few different sources and no idea which are which =/ Gonna be a surprise lol. Got plenty of Cannas right now, if you're interested in those at all just let me know. Probably got right around 8 different variations. Take it light and talk to ya later on, here are some links to take a look at if you're interested n have some time =] ~Dave Sphinx Moths of Hawaii http://www.hear.org/starr/hiinsects/images/family/lepidoptera_sphingidae.htm Butterflies of Hawaii http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ak5t-kmn/hawaii/hawaii.htm Papilio Xuthus - Xuthus Swallowtail http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio_xuthus#Caterpillar

I've looked at some pages at DG today, with no troubles. I cannot imagine what may be causing your troubles. Sounds unusual to see just a blank screen with no explination. I hope it clears up for you soon!