Stark brothers had some really nice eastern olives i wanted to order, but now they must be out. I'm not sure if they'd do well in your area, but they were talking about leaving it potted up, so at least you could bring that one inside come winter. Yes, autumn olive is invasive, and everywhere down here.
I ordered 3 different zone 9b seedless grapes, that will arrive around the 1st of December.
We also made a garden we just relax in, although it's uncovered. I haven't had many bug issues, even though there is banana, coconut, and brugmansia in it. It's nice to sit back and admire your hard work.
I wish you luck with the bird situation. It sounds like the best thing is to keep the kitty around. I have an entire bag of seed for them sitting in shed, and my cat chases them so effectively I don't know if the bag will ever empty!
