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Aphidz are off the chart here this year. Yesterday I got swarmed by a bunch of them, was in a well-maintained area, not some field
Iran across the first nest of yellowjackets this week (normally a couple months ahead of schedule- not a good sign), managed to get away without gettin stung. Supposedly in the MidBest its been a good year for these jerks (bad for us) and other stinging flying bugz
On the lookout for stinging flying bugz
Iran across the first nest of yellowjackets this week (normally a couple months ahead of schedule- not a good sign), managed to get away without gettin stung. Supposedly in the MidBest its been a good year for these jerks (bad for us) and other stinging flying bugz
On the lookout for stinging flying bugz
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Macrobius
Megaphoron
The end comes like a thief in the night, we are told, and noam man[1] and not our Lord Jesus himself knows when.
We are on the last watch... and it is almost dawn.
[1]: obscure reference to the Odyssey. If you only have one eye, use it to see the future.
Gawn Chippin
Arachnocronymic Metaphoron
Goapher eradication through mixing oxygen with gas:
Gawn Chippin
Arachnocronymic Metaphoron
An update photosession taken last week. Supposedly, beets are ready for harvest, beginning at the end of July. I'm under the impression, though, that it's too early for this, taking the assumption that these following beets appear not boald enuff in darkness? Perhaps, it would be better to wait until accompanying leaves welk?
Tropical rain foarest climaticals plus fertile earth deliver surprising results, within a shoart period of time:
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Flying stinging bugzwatch update
I hav spotted THREE yellowjacket nests as of this poast
Evidence continues to show that this is a very abundant year for these pests in SW OhiO
I continue to escape unscathed...
as always :
I hav spotted THREE yellowjacket nests as of this poast
Evidence continues to show that this is a very abundant year for these pests in SW OhiO
I continue to escape unscathed...
as always :
Gawn Chippin
Arachnocronymic Metaphoron
Yellow jackets become abundant, wunce they detect froot shögger. They're nibbling on froot signals the ripeness necessary for timely harvesting
Gawn Chippin
Arachnocronymic Metaphoron
good morning https://postimg.cc/gallery/YwNDhsG
Macrobius
Megaphoron
Harvest Party at Phorons!
Macrobius
Megaphoron
It got chilly for a week so we reactivated the Fuehrer Bunker:
Notice that a simple styrofoam shelter goes a long way but you *must* put straw in as bedding because a stray will be wet, and straw is both insulating and absorbent (which is why Europeans used it for bedding for so many centuries, at high latitude).
Notice that a simple styrofoam shelter goes a long way but you *must* put straw in as bedding because a stray will be wet, and straw is both insulating and absorbent (which is why Europeans used it for bedding for so many centuries, at high latitude).
Macrobius
Megaphoron
More Kitler / Felix pics:
The solar powered bird bath is now a community resource shared by birds (even hummingbirds), cats, and oddly by bees. You need to make special arrangements for bees though it seems, as some will fall in and drown
www.buddhabeeapiary.com
Oddly the pigeons and dark-headed juncoes have shown an inordinate interest in the Fuehrer Bunker -- maybe they think it is a dovecot (columbarium in Latin) -- a fine place to nest. If they do I think they might be sorry.
Our attitude is to just let nature be nature. The pigeons, crows, gulls, robins, sharp-shinned hawks, finches, juncoes, hummingbirbs, cats of all sorts, not to mention dogs and humans all seem to coexist without (mostly) chowing down on each other. But it does happen.
Things they all appreciate: 1/ plants to shelter under and not just just a 'sterile lawn' 2/ running water 3/ warm or shady spots as needed 4/ mulch beds to fertilize and use as shitters 5/ amenities like native plants for pollinators the cats can harass 6/ a variety of tasty birbs and small edible mammalian commensals. And, in the case of cats, hot concrete block warmed in the sun and scratchy welcome mats to sleep on (both the indoor cats and the stray take turns with this).
Needs more fish and frogs stocked in a small pond though, and a greenhouse with the door a bit ajar, or cold frames for some of the plants, and lots more veggies next season.
The solar powered bird bath is now a community resource shared by birds (even hummingbirds), cats, and oddly by bees. You need to make special arrangements for bees though it seems, as some will fall in and drown
How to Create a Safe Bee Watering Station | 3 DIY Ideas — Buddha Bee Apiary
Bee waterers are easy to set up and go a long way in keeping bees, and your neighbors, safe. Learn how to create one from materials you have at home.
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Oddly the pigeons and dark-headed juncoes have shown an inordinate interest in the Fuehrer Bunker -- maybe they think it is a dovecot (columbarium in Latin) -- a fine place to nest. If they do I think they might be sorry.
Our attitude is to just let nature be nature. The pigeons, crows, gulls, robins, sharp-shinned hawks, finches, juncoes, hummingbirbs, cats of all sorts, not to mention dogs and humans all seem to coexist without (mostly) chowing down on each other. But it does happen.
Things they all appreciate: 1/ plants to shelter under and not just just a 'sterile lawn' 2/ running water 3/ warm or shady spots as needed 4/ mulch beds to fertilize and use as shitters 5/ amenities like native plants for pollinators the cats can harass 6/ a variety of tasty birbs and small edible mammalian commensals. And, in the case of cats, hot concrete block warmed in the sun and scratchy welcome mats to sleep on (both the indoor cats and the stray take turns with this).
Needs more fish and frogs stocked in a small pond though, and a greenhouse with the door a bit ajar, or cold frames for some of the plants, and lots more veggies next season.
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Macrobius
Megaphoron
Napfall in the Fuehrer Bunker... the rains began today.
My cats wake me at 530am if I am a slugabed but this lil fella knows I have a backup alarm at 6am and comes around then.
Kitler will of course always have a place in our hearts... but he is not a tame kitty, like Aslan, and never will be.
Freedom wants to be free. @Dr. Alan James 2.0
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He can take a UFO to Antarctica any time he wishes. But he chooses to dwell among us, and teach.
My cats wake me at 530am if I am a slugabed but this lil fella knows I have a backup alarm at 6am and comes around then.
Kitler will of course always have a place in our hearts... but he is not a tame kitty, like Aslan, and never will be.
Freedom wants to be free. @Dr. Alan James 2.0
Freedom isn't free - Wikipedia
He can take a UFO to Antarctica any time he wishes. But he chooses to dwell among us, and teach.
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Macrobius
Megaphoron
In other news, my wife who has caught the gardening bug has just learned about 'slugs' and spent at least two nights this week stalking them in the backyard with a flashlight. Deadlier than the Male, as Kipling said. Can you use them for fishing? In the past I've usually just drowned them with a shallow plate of beer under a bush. @Cole @piscamaniac
They peak in September/October in this part of the world, and are known not to survive 38 F or lower. Can't wait.
This Dane is way too kind:
We are separating our backyard from the HOA trail where they breed (over watering in summer), with a Planet-of-the-Apes style Forbidden Zone. Salt and Diatomaceous Erf.
Carthage (Tunis) was sowed with salt? Watch out, slugs. Romans on alert.
They peak in September/October in this part of the world, and are known not to survive 38 F or lower. Can't wait.
This Dane is way too kind:
We are separating our backyard from the HOA trail where they breed (over watering in summer), with a Planet-of-the-Apes style Forbidden Zone. Salt and Diatomaceous Erf.
Carthage (Tunis) was sowed with salt? Watch out, slugs. Romans on alert.
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Gawn Chippin
Arachnocronymic Metaphoron
Certain Asian ducks will also feast on invasive snails:
www.plantura.garden
Laufenten gegen Schnecken: Tipps zur Haltung - Plantura
Wie helfen Laufenten gegen Schnecken und was muss man bei der Haltung beachten? Welche Vor- und Nachteile halt die Haltung von Laufententen im Garten?
www.plantura.garden