Belinda Stafford Julee says under the pictures that she used a "Fountain" pump, and I'm confident that a solar powered pump would work well in the desert. Both regular and solar powered pumps can be found in almost any large Hardware store, or through an internet search. The Barrel Doesn't leak, and it's not lined, I believe it might be the type that are made as planters to look like a whisky barrel.

still early with the crazy back and forth temps we've had...

Hanging cord that is attached to the top of the feeder... That is the only place I use the Vicks now that I have them hanging from a hook on a tree limb. But Before when I had them on the shepherds hook, I also put some on the pole and although it stopped most of them, it never stopped ALL of them...

the redwood, it's difficult to tell with the grass in the background, but the tree has a very primitive looking form and it's very distinctive. I get a lot of comments on it and it's really my favorite.

"foggy" looking in the area that it has been used. Cooking oil/baking soda combo will not. You might be safe using alcohol on glass containers, but I wouldn't use it on plastic. Also, I have had a lot of difficulty getting labels off after they've gone through the dishwasher, it seems that water absorbs into the adhesive or something and makes it repel this combo. Lastly I'd say that peeling the top layer of paper off the label or even just making a few scratches through it with a fork or knife will let the oil soak through and work it's magic a lot more easily...kind of like removing wallpaper..

the Amway product, REDU, I've seen it get rust stains out of clothing without harming the color...and it's specifically made for rust. comes as a powder you take the amount you need and add the appropriate amount of water...like 1 tsp to a cup of water.... the instructions are on the bottle....

up, as Sheila has said they won't even be visible most likely! I love that you did them in all different colors...and the "silver platters" are really going to add some "bling" to the garden. Be sure and post photos once the plants come up and surround them!

said he really DID appreciate me looking out for his investment! LOL