I have never heard of birch shield bugs. That is a good thing that they don't bite. The bugs are relentless. I guess they have to live too.

I am going to straighten up the atrium and do some pics for a blog. We need to use it for our garden so the plants won't move. I think when I am done and they are grown a bit it will look cool. With the hot tub in there it will be a great place to sit and relax.

I don't have lemon balm or citronella plants. Maybe when I go to town I will see if I can find some. I never thought about planting them. So much to think about. I think I need to start lists so I don't for get all of these things.