I was so happy to read your replies. I hadn't heard of Solari. I checked out their website and found it so informative, esp. the "bank intimate" section. With WaMu failing this morning, this seems like a better time than ever to do this.
Whitecrow - I love the idea of edible landscaping - do you try to incorporate native plants with that as well? I live in an area that is trying to conserve water, so I've really been wanting to switch to native plants. Now if I could add
edible native plants, that'd be the best of both worlds!
JesterTerrestrial - I checked out your market thread - really great and interesting! The internet has been so great to be able to buy things directly from the source, even if it's half way across the world. That along with interest in local community could totally eliminate the need for a middle man!