I love robins, but think they truly are "dirty birds"; the water in our bird bath, which I try to change daily, is always really dirty! They are messy, too; they dig for worms in my garden and kick dirt on the sidewalk. George, maybe your cat will change her mind about eating outside, since there are "food thieves" in your neighborhood! ;>)

I'm pretty sure I bought the pair of plants from Spring Hill several years ago. I have one planted on each side of a rustic arbor built of cedar. It has stayed in bounds so I would say that the description of 10 to 15 feet is pretty accurate. I have ordered another pair for the other arbor I have this spring. I have read on other forums that Spring Hill has a bad reputation, but that was not my experience, obviously. There is another thread about honeysuckle recommendations on this forum. Good luck!

I showed that one to my kids. It's amazing! So far, my hummingbirds won't even let me let me in the backyard with them let alone sit 12 inches away. I hope they get used to me so I can get close. I have had friendlier hummingbirds in the past, but not for the last couple years. I need a duck blind or something.

Well I got really curious since sinus clogging and throat clearing have been a life long problem for me - solved at age 43 - simple dehydration. Since I have solved my problem I've merely kept up with it but for quite some years I have wondered just how the dehydration caused my symptoms. So! Tonite I Googled >Dehydration and SinusDehydration and Dry CoughIt would seem there are many causes and dehydration is one. I did not persue this at length - just enough to see that my observations (of myself) were valid. Here is just one site of interest. The Effects Of Dehydration : Your Health Journal http://www.lensaunders.com/wp/the-effects-of-dehydration/ And here are 3 statements I copied which confirm my observations: Avoid cold water or ice water because that just shocks the body and you just end up going to the bathroom with very little being absorbed Without enough fluid in the body, the mucus will thicken, making it difficult for the cilia to move it through the sinuses. I advise patients to drink plenty of water, as dehydration can make the mucus more tenacious and difficult to clear; (from the throat). This, of course, doesn't mean that I consider my suggestion to be the true solution; just that it was/is a valid consideration among many. Here is a link that might be useful: The Effects Of Dehydration : Your Health Journal