On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 22:00:24 +0000 (UTC), Hope Munro Smith
wrote:

Phisherman wrote in
:

On 23 Jul 2003 20:42:11 GMT, (Frankhartx) wrote:

From: Hope Munro Smith
Newsgroups: rec.gardens

Does anyone have experience with the border check point and what the
procedure is? I don't want to bring a bunch of plants and then have
them thrown out at the border, I'd rather give them away. Thanks for

Border check point? Is California now another country? If it has
border check points then it ought to be..


You bet they do. I moved from Ohio to California. They ask if you
have any plants or fruit in the vehicle. The purpose is to protect
the plants in California where much of out fruits and vegetables are
grown. Insects do get into California anyway, often at the airport,
then they had "spray days" where you need to cover and protect your
car's finish and stay inside if you want to avoid the insecticide.


Did you bring any plants with you?

No. I found new homes for my plants. I had an African violet
collection which would not preferred the drier climate of LA anyway.
I started collecting unusual cactus plants which most love the
southwest. Relocating was an adventure.