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Saturday Gardening, Puttering and Adventure Thread, Aug. 19
From: Lurker in the 321Beauty like that sometimes doesn't last long. Lurker in the 321 also photographed other stages of the flower's lifespan:
I call it Night Blooming Death Blossom.
Blooms once a year for one night only.
What is it?
Hello KT, Here are a couple of photos taken around our place here in Kentucky over the last several weeks or so. We had a bit of a heatwave, no rain... then it rained about 3.15" overnight and has been more typical of our summer weather. So the garden has been doing well, as you can see in this haul from a couple days ago. The tomatoes are a bit of a disappointment in that they don't have a lot of taste. The cucumbers are a "burpless" variety, the typical summer zucchinis are doing great as are the green and jalapeno peppers. There are some black beans and potatoes still in the garden... waiting.
Next we've got some visitors. House/Barn Swallows checking out the bugs. My understanding is that these guys like to feed on flies and aphids, so they're beneficial to the garden. There are probably about 20 or 30 of them that seem to always be around. They like the open spaces and tend to stay away from woods or other congested areas as they swoop around. The Gold Finches are pretty. We see them year-round if we keep the thistle seeds out for them. And then there's Mr. P(ossum) who routinely joins the cats for the evening meal. He's particularly chill. The cats do not seem to care about any of the visitors... they don't mess with the birds or the possum.
Lastly, the "bug." We had a literal infestation of these a couple weeks ago. They're "sweat bees" or what some people describe as "hover flies." What little digging around I've done on them they do seem to be members of the Halictidea family of bees. They don't sting but are attracted to moisture and sweat (thus their nickname) and can be annoying. Especially at the pool.
The article is interesting. Doing laundry in that washtub doesn't look all that luxurious to me. What would your dream glamping look like?Glamping might be more in vogue now, but it's certainly not new — an adventurous group of ladies was blazing the (well-cushioned) trail back in the 1880s. https://t.co/fMBsOkQhPv pic.twitter.com/iY7EVUhLft
— California Sun (@mmcphate) August 17, 2023
Attached are some photos from our visit to the US last month for my nephew's wedding. From the Burlington VT area where the wedding was held: Gardens were full of colorful lilies?/day lilies?/whatever. Also, the big green lawns and giant willows made a major impression on my Israeli eyes. Included the family in the photo of the willow to show how massive it was.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
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Week in Review What has changed since last week's thread? Gardening, Puttering and Adventure Thread, August 12
Any thoughts or questions? I closed the comments on this post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.
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Good afternoon Greenthumbs
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 01:30 PM (MOY79)
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Well, was cleaning out at least 1 cucumber vines out of garden and pondering to do the others. And we knew some creature was making a nest days ago but didn't investigate it. Well did not long ago and found these little fur balks
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Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 01:34 PM (MOY79)
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I just finished Watering All The Things.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 19, 2023 01:35 PM (llON8)
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I severely pruned back my tomato plants and dug up some of the companion marigolds to pot as decorations for the porch. Fall is definitely in the air.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 01:37 PM (HjWhl)
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Bunnies all over the place here. They like the yards.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 19, 2023 01:37 PM (ouTlx)
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hiya
Posted by: JT at August 19, 2023 01:37 PM (T4tVD)
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Gardening is fascist!
Posted by: White supremacist, at the very least at August 19, 2023 01:38 PM (fhX0j)
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 01:38 PM (us2H3)
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I am fascinated by that flower. It's so unique. When I first saw the pic I thought for sure it was something really exotic fro Neal in Israel.
Posted by: CaliGirl at August 19, 2023 01:39 PM (kbYje)
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I'm just planting four mater plants next year:
Rebel Starfighter Prime
Brandywine
Cherokee Purple
Black Pineapple
No cherry tomatoes. I couldn't keep up with the little bastids. Spoon, especially, grew like a weed.
Rebel Starfighter Prime
Brandywine
Cherokee Purple
Black Pineapple
No cherry tomatoes. I couldn't keep up with the little bastids. Spoon, especially, grew like a weed.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 01:40 PM (HjWhl)
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My policy is live and let live of creatures, the rabbit did eat off the tops of lots of my dill so a strike against. But nevertheless as see its up against my mini greenhouse so I pulled the top plexiglass out over the nest for now so might t keep some rain off them.
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 01:42 PM (MOY79)
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Nice. I’m reading this at Filoli. Fun!
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 19, 2023 01:42 PM (Hh6vN)
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I call it Night Blooming Death Blossom.
Blooms once a year for one night only.
What is it?
*nods knowingly*
Death blossom, a weapon of last resort. Remember, Death Blossom delivers only one massive volley at close range... theoretically
Blooms once a year for one night only.
What is it?
*nods knowingly*
Death blossom, a weapon of last resort. Remember, Death Blossom delivers only one massive volley at close range... theoretically
Posted by: Grig at August 19, 2023 01:43 PM (fhX0j)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 01:46 PM (AGEGB)
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Local TV newsies dooming and glooming over a forecast toad strangler tropical storm.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff at August 19, 2023 01:48 PM (UkV2l)
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Lurker in the 321, does your death flower smell like a dead body? The one we have smells like a dead body.
Posted by: Eromero at August 19, 2023 01:50 PM (z3WCn)
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Ola! Dirtdiggerz! Got in the pond and removed every trace of that invasive plant. It started in a 6inch round pot and grew to cover about a 100sqft in about 2 months. Got the cannas and the knophia transplanted and got a lot of cowpoo compost spread. So it's time for a cold drink and a nap.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 19, 2023 01:52 PM (YRsIm)
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Local TV newsies dooming and glooming over a forecast toad strangler tropical storm.
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko
It'll probably spin Eastward and dump on Death Valley. Scotties Castle will get flooded out again...
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko
It'll probably spin Eastward and dump on Death Valley. Scotties Castle will get flooded out again...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 01:52 PM (AGEGB)
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Wife is serious about using her pee on the railroad ties around her cucumber plants that the deer invaded last night. I can tell by the red Solo cup on top of the toilet as a reminder. I tried coyote pee in the past but that only seems to work until the first rainfall. It was nice to pass through the Aldi's produce section this week without stopping to buy cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, etc.
On another topic, wildfires in Canada still affecting air quality and cloud cover here in SE PA. It took three hours to fully charge my new 2,500 watt battery. Highest output was 275 watts vs the solar panels rating of 350. Took battery inside and hooked up to A/C which draws 700 watts per hour. Then hooked up to refrigerator, a main concern in power outages and that draws 150 watts. Maybe less on an average per hour basis as the compressor only has to run intermittently.
Wife is serious about using her pee on the railroad ties around her cucumber plants that the deer invaded last night. I can tell by the red Solo cup on top of the toilet as a reminder. I tried coyote pee in the past but that only seems to work until the first rainfall. It was nice to pass through the Aldi's produce section this week without stopping to buy cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, etc.
On another topic, wildfires in Canada still affecting air quality and cloud cover here in SE PA. It took three hours to fully charge my new 2,500 watt battery. Highest output was 275 watts vs the solar panels rating of 350. Took battery inside and hooked up to A/C which draws 700 watts per hour. Then hooked up to refrigerator, a main concern in power outages and that draws 150 watts. Maybe less on an average per hour basis as the compressor only has to run intermittently.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 19, 2023 01:54 PM (enJYY)
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The flowers are struggling a bit in the heat so we are watering the ones on the deck. Lovely splashes of color to view. I have some variety of Elephant Ears and it has gone crazy - huge leaves and about 7 feet tall.
Sweet corn and tomatoes are in full swing around here. Bought six ears from the guy down the road that sells out of the back of his pickup for $3. They are fantastic. It doesn't pay for me to grow my own at these prices.
Sweet corn and tomatoes are in full swing around here. Bought six ears from the guy down the road that sells out of the back of his pickup for $3. They are fantastic. It doesn't pay for me to grow my own at these prices.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 19, 2023 01:54 PM (LtwdY)
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No cherry tomatoes. I couldn't keep up with the little bastids. Spoon, especially, grew like a weed.
Posted by: All Hail Eris
Ya couldn't give 'em away ? Drop 'em off at a Food Bank ?
Posted by: All Hail Eris
Ya couldn't give 'em away ? Drop 'em off at a Food Bank ?
Posted by: JT at August 19, 2023 01:55 PM (T4tVD)
Posted by: 40 Miles North at August 19, 2023 01:58 PM (uWF4x)
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Weeding and pruning is almost done. I've moved about 6 pickup truckloads of vegetation from around my property. We were supposed to be in Maui right now, but... I'd planned on doing some fire prevention upon our return, so I got an early start.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 19, 2023 02:01 PM (MeG8a)
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Our garden is growing some edible flowers. We have evening primrose in a couple different locations. The flowers are lightly sweet. Come late autumn, finches and the like will eat from the seed pods.
Posted by: fluffy at August 19, 2023 02:04 PM (86W+h)
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Those daylillies....I'm in awe. I wish mine looked that good.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 19, 2023 02:07 PM (YRsIm)
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In WI orange daylillies en masse are practically weeds, they're everywhere.
Also, I have not mowed my yard since May and it's not even particularly tall.
Also, I have not mowed my yard since May and it's not even particularly tall.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:11 PM (/BBNv)
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Well my record of killing any orchid I receive remains unblemished. The orchid I got at my retirement
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 19, 2023 02:11 PM (RIvkX)
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...is now dead.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 19, 2023 02:11 PM (RIvkX)
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Daylilies are beautiful!
Does anyone know if rabbits like them? I hope they are animal proof as I will plant big swaths of them if they are.
Does anyone know if rabbits like them? I hope they are animal proof as I will plant big swaths of them if they are.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:12 PM (AGEGB)
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My ideal garden grows everything needed to make kick ass guacamole: avocado tree, lime tree, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. I do add some dried and powered cayenne pepper, but there's no need to harvest those.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at August 19, 2023 02:12 PM (F5SKq)
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Wife is serious about using her pee on the railroad ties around her cucumber plants that the deer invaded last night.
I wouldn't put the urine directly on the railroad ties, it might dissolve some of the wood preservative into your soil (Urine is acidic).
I wouldn't put the urine directly on the railroad ties, it might dissolve some of the wood preservative into your soil (Urine is acidic).
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:14 PM (AGEGB)
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I think daylillies are pretty much critter proof, in WI anything that would eat them totally would, and there's tons of them growing wild so... Draw your own conclusions.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:15 PM (/BBNv)
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The only answer to deer is coyotes or shooting them.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:17 PM (/BBNv)
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So, lure the deer in with cucumbers...
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:18 PM (/BBNv)
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10 I'm just planting four mater plants next year:
Rebel Starfighter Prime
Brandywine
Cherokee Purple
Black Pineapple
No cherry tomatoes. I couldn't keep up with the little bastids. Spoon, especially, grew like a weed.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 01:40 PM
I've had Brandywine and Cherokee purple.. Great varieties Never heard of Black Pineapple... We've got Pineapple, Hillbilly, Early Girl ,Black Krim and Better Boy
Rebel Starfighter Prime
Brandywine
Cherokee Purple
Black Pineapple
No cherry tomatoes. I couldn't keep up with the little bastids. Spoon, especially, grew like a weed.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 01:40 PM
I've had Brandywine and Cherokee purple.. Great varieties Never heard of Black Pineapple... We've got Pineapple, Hillbilly, Early Girl ,Black Krim and Better Boy
Posted by: It's me donna at August 19, 2023 02:20 PM (bs+z0)
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Pro tip: harvest tomatoes in late afternoon for best flavor.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 19, 2023 02:20 PM (Mzdiz)
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Any fires or hurricanes nearby?
Why yes. Hilary is nearly upon us. Not getting anything here yet in terms of rain, but some cloulds. Sunday's the big day when she'll drop a couple of inches where I am, but northeast and east of here (desert areas) are getting hit now and will be inundated with 4 to 10 inches of rain. Not much wind expected in my neighborhood, maybe 40 MPH gusts, which are no big whoop.
Why yes. Hilary is nearly upon us. Not getting anything here yet in terms of rain, but some cloulds. Sunday's the big day when she'll drop a couple of inches where I am, but northeast and east of here (desert areas) are getting hit now and will be inundated with 4 to 10 inches of rain. Not much wind expected in my neighborhood, maybe 40 MPH gusts, which are no big whoop.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:20 PM (ynpvh)
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How do you kill an orchid!? Expose it to San Francisco Summer?
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:20 PM (/BBNv)
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The only answer to deer is coyotes or shooting them.
Posted by: LenNeal
There have been reports of deer in the preserve across the street (5x1mile park). The trail cam hasn't ever caught any and we regularly see; javalina, coyotes, ground squirrels, antelope squirrels, owls, quail, dove, hawks, and vultures at the water dishes.
Posted by: LenNeal
There have been reports of deer in the preserve across the street (5x1mile park). The trail cam hasn't ever caught any and we regularly see; javalina, coyotes, ground squirrels, antelope squirrels, owls, quail, dove, hawks, and vultures at the water dishes.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:21 PM (AGEGB)
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The country people around here years ago called it Night Blooming Sirius.
I had one years ago ....an ugly plant that you have to put up with....that had over a dozen blossoms come out in one night. We invited friends and neighbors over to see it.
Thanks for kindling that memory.
I had one years ago ....an ugly plant that you have to put up with....that had over a dozen blossoms come out in one night. We invited friends and neighbors over to see it.
Thanks for kindling that memory.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at August 19, 2023 02:21 PM (d+7Ro)
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AZ, deer here are essentially a pest. I am unfamiliar with areas where they might be rare.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:22 PM (/BBNv)
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Oh, just updated weather...says up to 50MPH gusts. Sure some more Eucalyptus trees will go down in Balboa Park.
Has happened before, like earlier this year, during Santa Ana conditions.
Has happened before, like earlier this year, during Santa Ana conditions.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:23 PM (ynpvh)
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41 AZ, deer here are essentially a pest. I am unfamiliar with areas where they might be rare.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:22 PM (/BBNv)
on the BBQ, depending how you like them cooked.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:22 PM (/BBNv)
on the BBQ, depending how you like them cooked.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:23 PM (ynpvh)
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No cherry tomatoes. I couldn't keep up with the little bastids. Spoon, especially, grew like a weed.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 01:40 PM (HjWhl)
Last year I tossed all of them in a big pot to simmer down, then ran them through the food mill for sauce. Black Strawberry in particular, which were relatively thick-skinned and held up REALLY well in the garden.
No cherries this year, just San Marzano, Terra Cotta, Kentucky Beefsteak and Rutgers 250, which are supposed to be reverse-engineered to be the high acid Rutgers of yesteryear. A disappointment to the MiL.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 01:40 PM (HjWhl)
Last year I tossed all of them in a big pot to simmer down, then ran them through the food mill for sauce. Black Strawberry in particular, which were relatively thick-skinned and held up REALLY well in the garden.
No cherries this year, just San Marzano, Terra Cotta, Kentucky Beefsteak and Rutgers 250, which are supposed to be reverse-engineered to be the high acid Rutgers of yesteryear. A disappointment to the MiL.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 19, 2023 02:24 PM (Mzdiz)
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Upon further review, it is Cereus, not Sirius.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at August 19, 2023 02:25 PM (d+7Ro)
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Deer only ate the new shoots of my cucumbers, the old leaves and vines had prickly spines, and they grew everywhere so lots went outside the fence
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 02:25 PM (MOY79)
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AZ, deer here are essentially a pest. I am unfamiliar with areas where they might be rare.
Posted by: LenNeal
There aren't many of them here because there isn't a whole lot of green non-prickly vegetation.
To a motorcycle rider they are 'forest rats' and avoided at all costs in the early morning and evenings.
Posted by: LenNeal
There aren't many of them here because there isn't a whole lot of green non-prickly vegetation.
To a motorcycle rider they are 'forest rats' and avoided at all costs in the early morning and evenings.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:25 PM (AGEGB)
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45 Upon further review, it is Cereus, not Sirius.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at August 19, 2023 02:25 PM (d+7Ro)
:::types comment about being Serious, things better, deletes comment:::
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at August 19, 2023 02:25 PM (d+7Ro)
:::types comment about being Serious, things better, deletes comment:::
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:26 PM (ynpvh)
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>>> I tried coyote pee in the past but that only seems to work until the first rainfall.
It's a bitch to harvest.
It's a bitch to harvest.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 19, 2023 02:26 PM (Mzdiz)
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31 Wife is serious about using her pee on the railroad ties around her cucumber plants that the deer invaded last night.
I wouldn't put the urine directly on the railroad ties, it might dissolve some of the wood preservative into your soil (Urine is acidic).
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:14 PM (AGEGB)
besides it's kinda mean to make her go to all that trouble. Just tell you'll take care of it.
I wouldn't put the urine directly on the railroad ties, it might dissolve some of the wood preservative into your soil (Urine is acidic).
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:14 PM (AGEGB)
besides it's kinda mean to make her go to all that trouble. Just tell you'll take care of it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 19, 2023 02:28 PM (i9ffA)
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49 >>> I tried coyote pee in the past but that only seems to work until the first rainfall.
It's a bitch to harvest.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 19, 2023 02:26 PM (Mzdiz)
Coyotes aren't the most accomodating of beasts.
It's a bitch to harvest.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at August 19, 2023 02:26 PM (Mzdiz)
Coyotes aren't the most accomodating of beasts.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:28 PM (ynpvh)
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It's a bitch to harvest.
Posted by: Miley
I have video of solo male coyotes peeing in the water dish after they are done drinking. So, dilute solution is available.
(I had to add coyotes to the above sentence because I've learned to reread before letting the horde take liberties with statements...)
Posted by: Miley
I have video of solo male coyotes peeing in the water dish after they are done drinking. So, dilute solution is available.
(I had to add coyotes to the above sentence because I've learned to reread before letting the horde take liberties with statements...)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:30 PM (AGEGB)
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There was a long empty factory wasteland near me, finally someone bought it and turned it into a self storage truck rental and the animals that emerged were impressive. I was walking to work about Midnight and heard a click click behind me on the sidewalk, it was a coyote carrying a pup.
I'm like Hey!
She's like, Hey!
I'm like Hey!
She's like, Hey!
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:32 PM (/BBNv)
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I have a bucket full of cucumbers, thinking of peeling one and put it out for the rabbit mom this evening
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 02:33 PM (MOY79)
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Crepe myrtles have been beautiful and abundant in our area. our little crepe, which always blooms late, is finally starting to blossom. I was beginning to think this would be the year without blossoms in our backyard.
A nice bonus was finding a recently abandoned bird nest in the crepe branches. From the size and construction I think it was from a house sparrow as we have a lot of them in the yard. It is just below eye level at about six feet so I could examine it closely which doesn't happen often. Grasses, small twigs, and scraps of paper are tightly woven together. Considering the severe storms and winds we've had the last few weeks the fact that it is still intact is impressive.
A nice bonus was finding a recently abandoned bird nest in the crepe branches. From the size and construction I think it was from a house sparrow as we have a lot of them in the yard. It is just below eye level at about six feet so I could examine it closely which doesn't happen often. Grasses, small twigs, and scraps of paper are tightly woven together. Considering the severe storms and winds we've had the last few weeks the fact that it is still intact is impressive.
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:33 PM (7EjX1)
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At least coyotes don't ask me for cigarettes or money.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:34 PM (/BBNv)
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I'm not sure training them to enjoy cucumbers grown in your garden is a great idea...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:37 PM (AGEGB)
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I should send photos of the mulberry trees on the South side, they need trimming. But oh the fiesta and drunken debauchery that goes on about this time
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:37 PM (/BBNv)
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I was at the local speakeasy, topping off the evening with a nightcap when I met the Night Blooming Death Blossom.
She took me home, rocked my world and stole my wallet.
She took me home, rocked my world and stole my wallet.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at August 19, 2023 02:37 PM (KVGVf)
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What remained of our garden has burned up in the long rash of 100 degree days and some 45 days without rain here in southeast Texas.
We’re starting to plan and prepare for the winter garden. The upside to living where the summer kills your garden is that the winter (generally) doesn’t.
We’re starting to plan and prepare for the winter garden. The upside to living where the summer kills your garden is that the winter (generally) doesn’t.
Posted by: Advo at August 19, 2023 02:38 PM (VHN21)
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Even deer who ate the leaves didn't touch any picky cucumbers.
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 02:38 PM (MOY79)
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Several storms following the heat and dry weather has caused our 100yo pecans to start shedding major limbs. One big branch took out the old power lines to the shed. That's besides the little sticks debris all over the yard. Pick up sticks on a large scale.
Nature's pruning methods are harsh.
OTOH, we finally got some pears this year, maybe 30, off our two trees. Just sampled one. Mmmm.
Nature's pruning methods are harsh.
OTOH, we finally got some pears this year, maybe 30, off our two trees. Just sampled one. Mmmm.
Posted by: mindful webworker - dig the dirt at August 19, 2023 02:41 PM (WXgbp)
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Planted my lettuces and kale a week back. Let my previous lettucii bolt. I am a lazy gardener.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 02:43 PM (HjWhl)
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It's been dry in SW WI this summer. I don't water, the yard is on its own. I said I haven't mowed since May, true story. And anyway where would the snakes live if I did mow. I've learned the mice invade for moisture so the yard needs to stay high in dry summer so the snakes get them before they come into the house.
I love seeing bloated snakes on the front walk.
The post lady, less so.
I love seeing bloated snakes on the front walk.
The post lady, less so.
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:44 PM (/BBNv)
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61 Even deer who ate the leaves didn't touch any picky cucumbers.
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 02:38 PM (MOY79)
Haven't seen a deer in my area in years. Last one was a buck that got hit by a car about 15 years ago. We do get raccoons (not the cute little guys but the ones the size of large dogs). The see you and quickly scoot down the storm drain. And the occasionaly coyote or oppossum.
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 02:38 PM (MOY79)
Haven't seen a deer in my area in years. Last one was a buck that got hit by a car about 15 years ago. We do get raccoons (not the cute little guys but the ones the size of large dogs). The see you and quickly scoot down the storm drain. And the occasionaly coyote or oppossum.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:44 PM (ynpvh)
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63 Planted my lettuces and kale a week back. Let my previous lettucii bolt. I am a lazy gardener.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 02:43 PM (HjWhl)
pretty hard to catch once they bolt.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 19, 2023 02:43 PM (HjWhl)
pretty hard to catch once they bolt.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:45 PM (ynpvh)
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Looks like it will be a banner year for acorns from the white oak tree in our yard. That should make the squirrels happy. But I wonder why some years produce tons of acorns and other years very few.
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:47 PM (7EjX1)
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Replacing a skylight if that counts as puttering. Only 86 in the shade... and proof box humidity.
So, taking a break..
So, taking a break..
Posted by: Lurker in the 321 at August 19, 2023 02:48 PM (H0uQA)
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From the storm track at Wondermap Hillary is already spinning ( no surprise there) to the East.
I wonder if San Diego will get any of the main storm.
I wonder if San Diego will get any of the main storm.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:49 PM (AGEGB)
70
Squirrels eat maple seeds, shame I would need thousand to eat all of mine
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 02:49 PM (MOY79)
71
Even these flowers cannot hide Teump's bad breath !!!!
Trump's BREATH STINKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trump's BREATH STINKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Dorcus Blimeline at August 19, 2023 02:49 PM (y9QBQ)
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Lurker in the 321, does your death flower smell like a dead body? The one we have smells like a dead body.
Posted by: Eromero
Checks with wifey...
I would it had no order at all or she would have remembered (good or bad).
Posted by: Eromero
Checks with wifey...
I would it had no order at all or she would have remembered (good or bad).
Posted by: Lurker in the 321 at August 19, 2023 02:50 PM (H0uQA)
73
67 Looks like it will be a banner year for acorns from the white oak tree in our yard. That should make the squirrels happy. But I wonder why some years produce tons of acorns and other years very few.
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:47 PM (7EjX1)
"Oak trees and acorn production are impacted by the weather, according to Kim Coder, a professor of tree biology and health care in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. The primary weather factors influencing nut production are spring frosts, summer droughts, and fall rains."
https://is.gd/Na5pgd
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:47 PM (7EjX1)
"Oak trees and acorn production are impacted by the weather, according to Kim Coder, a professor of tree biology and health care in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. The primary weather factors influencing nut production are spring frosts, summer droughts, and fall rains."
https://is.gd/Na5pgd
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:50 PM (ynpvh)
74
The Kid wants a garden, I told her it might have to be inside the house or in a greenhouse, I spent quite a bit of negligent time cultivating a place animals love.
For an urban Rust Belt place, there is a lot of protein if you're willing to hunt at night...
For an urban Rust Belt place, there is a lot of protein if you're willing to hunt at night...
Posted by: LenNeal at August 19, 2023 02:51 PM (/BBNv)
75
But I wonder why some years produce tons of acorns and other years very few.
Posted by: JTB
Sounds like that's just the way it works.
"Oak trees have an irregular cycle when it comes to producing acorns. Mast years (considered a boom year of acorn production) happen every 2 to 3 years with the production of smaller acorns."
Posted by: JTB
Sounds like that's just the way it works.
"Oak trees have an irregular cycle when it comes to producing acorns. Mast years (considered a boom year of acorn production) happen every 2 to 3 years with the production of smaller acorns."
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:51 PM (AGEGB)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:52 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: JT at August 19, 2023 02:52 PM (T4tVD)
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For those who keep track, the 2024 Old Farmers Almanac comes out August 29. Between the traditional gardening lore, weather predictions, trends in agriculture, and weather articles it is fun reading. And its appearance means autumn is approaching which I always look forward to.
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:52 PM (7EjX1)
79
69 From the storm track at Wondermap Hillary is already spinning ( no surprise there) to the East.
I wonder if San Diego will get any of the main storm.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:49 PM (AGEGB)
My guess is the mountains between San Diego and Imperial County will squeeze out most before it can get here (San Diego) due to the counter-clockwise rotation. NWS says for my area, the potential rainfall has fallen to about 2" max.
Baja California and Imperial Valley will get drenched.
I wonder if San Diego will get any of the main storm.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:49 PM (AGEGB)
My guess is the mountains between San Diego and Imperial County will squeeze out most before it can get here (San Diego) due to the counter-clockwise rotation. NWS says for my area, the potential rainfall has fallen to about 2" max.
Baja California and Imperial Valley will get drenched.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:56 PM (ynpvh)
80
Wife went off to shop. But pee'd first and spread the goods. She then kissed me and turned away. Just then I saw, off in the distance, two white tail deer bolting for the woods. "See," I said pointing in their direction. "It's working."
She laughed. But then I added, "But if some buck comes crashing through the sliding glass door tonight? You're on your own. I'm going out that window over there."
Wife went off to shop. But pee'd first and spread the goods. She then kissed me and turned away. Just then I saw, off in the distance, two white tail deer bolting for the woods. "See," I said pointing in their direction. "It's working."
She laughed. But then I added, "But if some buck comes crashing through the sliding glass door tonight? You're on your own. I'm going out that window over there."
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 19, 2023 02:57 PM (enJYY)
81
Thanks for the reasons why oak trees don't produce tons of acorns every year. The real reasons make more sense than my theory of arboreal post partum depression. :-)
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:58 PM (7EjX1)
82
81 Thanks for the reasons why oak trees don't produce tons of acorns every year. The real reasons make more sense than my theory of arboreal post partum depression. :-)
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:58 PM (7EjX1)
"The Squirrels ATE my Babies!!"--Oak Trees
Posted by: JTB at August 19, 2023 02:58 PM (7EjX1)
"The Squirrels ATE my Babies!!"--Oak Trees
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:59 PM (ynpvh)
83
My garden is disappointing this year. Because of moles, I plant in raised beds. I fill the beds with compost, yard clippings, llama poo, and purchased planting mix. Planting mix (my usual brand) from 2022 and 2023 has been nasty stuff, but I figured natural processes like soil microbes, decay, and earthworm activity would fix whatever was wrong. But maybe not -- stuff is blooming but not fruiting and I'm fighting unusual diseases.
Anyone else have recent trouble with potting soil?
Anyone else have recent trouble with potting soil?
Posted by: Emmie at August 19, 2023 03:02 PM (Sf2cq)
84
My guess is the mountains between San Diego and Imperial County will squeeze out most before it can get here (San Diego) due to the counter-clockwise rotation. NWS says for my area, the potential rainfall has fallen to about 2" max.
Baja California and Imperial Valley will get drenched.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:56 PM (ynpvh)
Sorry to input politics into the flower thread, but has anyone noticed Alzheimer Joe is vacationing fairly near to this storm?
I mean, depending on which direction it all goes, and what it's capable of doing when it gets there, some models show it causing substantial damage in parts of Nevada.
Now, wouldn't it be something if Hurricane I'm-With-Her managing to take out the Old Coot In Chief? Not gonna happen, but..... you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.
Baja California and Imperial Valley will get drenched.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 02:56 PM (ynpvh)
Sorry to input politics into the flower thread, but has anyone noticed Alzheimer Joe is vacationing fairly near to this storm?
I mean, depending on which direction it all goes, and what it's capable of doing when it gets there, some models show it causing substantial damage in parts of Nevada.
Now, wouldn't it be something if Hurricane I'm-With-Her managing to take out the Old Coot In Chief? Not gonna happen, but..... you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:03 PM (tnWU2)
85
69 From the storm track at Wondermap Hillary is already spinning ( no surprise there) to the East.
I wonder if San Diego will get any of the main storm.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:49 PM (AGEGB)
Animation of IR and visual bands 3-19...
https://is.gd/NE8APs
I wonder if San Diego will get any of the main storm.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 02:49 PM (AGEGB)
Animation of IR and visual bands 3-19...
https://is.gd/NE8APs
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:03 PM (ynpvh)
86
48 hour visible view of Hilary:
https://is.gd/OuzgZm
https://is.gd/OuzgZm
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:04 PM (ynpvh)
87
good winter hobby
collecting you own pee to spray on your plants in the spring
purty cheap unless your pee is like mine, 90% alcohol
collecting you own pee to spray on your plants in the spring
purty cheap unless your pee is like mine, 90% alcohol
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:05 PM (us2H3)
88
Now, wouldn't it be something if Hurricane I'm-With-Her managing to take out the Old Coot In Chief? Not gonna happen, but..... you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:03 PM (tnWU2)
The reporting on the historic peace agreement referred to ol Joe as former president.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:03 PM (tnWU2)
The reporting on the historic peace agreement referred to ol Joe as former president.
Posted by: InZona at August 19, 2023 03:05 PM (bfyic)
89
That hurricane won't last landfall strong enough to get anywhere near Lake Tahoe.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (MeG8a)
90
86 48 hour visible view of Hilary:
https://is.gd/OuzgZm
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:04 PM (ynpvh)
I don't look at something that I don't like the smell of
https://is.gd/OuzgZm
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:04 PM (ynpvh)
I don't look at something that I don't like the smell of
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (us2H3)
91
That hurricane won't last landfall strong enough to get anywhere near Lake Tahoe.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (MeG8a)
Stop it with your good sense and reason.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (MeG8a)
Stop it with your good sense and reason.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (tnWU2)
92
If making own gunpowder urine saving can get you saltpetre
Posted by: Skip at August 19, 2023 03:08 PM (MOY79)
93
The counterclockwise spin does make it look like S.D. will get more than I though.
Good luck Jim!
Good luck Jim!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:08 PM (AGEGB)
94
The reporting on the historic peace agreement referred to ol Joe as former president.
Posted by: InZona at August 19, 2023 03:05 PM (bfyic)
This is one of the things I enjoy about Crowder. Anytime he's talking about Trump he says "some people call him President Trump, some call him former President, I call him President Trump." And then he always refers to Biden as "former Vice President."
Never gets old.
Posted by: InZona at August 19, 2023 03:05 PM (bfyic)
This is one of the things I enjoy about Crowder. Anytime he's talking about Trump he says "some people call him President Trump, some call him former President, I call him President Trump." And then he always refers to Biden as "former Vice President."
Never gets old.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:08 PM (tnWU2)
95
90 86 48 hour visible view of Hilary:
https://is.gd/OuzgZm
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:04 PM (ynpvh)
I don't look at something that I don't like the smell of
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (us2H3)
Note: Hilary with one L= Hurricane
Hillary with two Ls = Bill's "wife"
https://is.gd/OuzgZm
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:04 PM (ynpvh)
I don't look at something that I don't like the smell of
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (us2H3)
Note: Hilary with one L= Hurricane
Hillary with two Ls = Bill's "wife"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:09 PM (ynpvh)
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93 The counterclockwise spin does make it look like S.D. will get more than I though.
Good luck Jim!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:08 PM (AGEGB)
Where in AZ, dm?
Good luck Jim!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:08 PM (AGEGB)
Where in AZ, dm?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:10 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:11 PM (AGEGB)
98
my dad and his buds owned a 1200 sq ft ranch house on Tahoe, the CA side
wasn't much but it had it's own dock
wife and I stayed there in 1988 for 10 days and watched the Olympics
found a bunch of chicken that was miss marked and bought a cart full
we were still young and had just got married
man o man, that was a good time
wasn't much but it had it's own dock
wife and I stayed there in 1988 for 10 days and watched the Olympics
found a bunch of chicken that was miss marked and bought a cart full
we were still young and had just got married
man o man, that was a good time
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:11 PM (us2H3)
99
Where in AZ, dm?
Posted by: jim
East of Phoenix, Apache Junction, still in the low desert; but, a bit higher than PHX.
Where in AZ, dm?
Posted by: jim
East of Phoenix, Apache Junction, still in the low desert; but, a bit higher than PHX.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (AGEGB)
100
I don't look at something that I don't like the smell of
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (us2H3)
Note: Hilary with one L= Hurricane
Hillary with two Ls = Bill's "wife"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:09 PM (ynpvh)
just take the L dude
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:06 PM (us2H3)
Note: Hilary with one L= Hurricane
Hillary with two Ls = Bill's "wife"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:09 PM (ynpvh)
just take the L dude
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (us2H3)
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97 Hillary with two Ls = Bill's "wife"
Posted by: jim
The spin line didn't work with one L...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:11 PM (AGEGB)
Same link:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov
/GOES/sector_band.php?sat=G18§or=tpw&
band=GEOCOLOR&length=48&dim=1&refresh=true
Happy now?
Posted by: jim
The spin line didn't work with one L...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:11 PM (AGEGB)
Same link:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov
/GOES/sector_band.php?sat=G18§or=tpw&
band=GEOCOLOR&length=48&dim=1&refresh=true
Happy now?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:13 PM (ynpvh)
102
So, Trump Breath flower?
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff at August 19, 2023 03:14 PM (UkV2l)
103
Night Blooming Death Blossom
I like that. Now go find the Wikipedia entry for whatever it is formally called, and add that as a name for it. It *needs* to be done.
I like that. Now go find the Wikipedia entry for whatever it is formally called, and add that as a name for it. It *needs* to be done.
Posted by: GWB at August 19, 2023 03:15 PM (83DAm)
104
just take the L dude
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (us2H3)
Ewww, no thank you.
Posted by: REDACTED at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (us2H3)
Ewww, no thank you.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:15 PM (tnWU2)
105
99
Where in AZ, dm?
Posted by: jim
East of Phoenix, Apache Junction, still in the low desert; but, a bit higher than PHX.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (AGEGB)
yeah, doesn't look like you're in the danger zone, although all that moisture may cause you to get some thunderboomers.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml
/174308.shtml?rainqpf#contents
Where in AZ, dm?
Posted by: jim
East of Phoenix, Apache Junction, still in the low desert; but, a bit higher than PHX.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (AGEGB)
yeah, doesn't look like you're in the danger zone, although all that moisture may cause you to get some thunderboomers.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml
/174308.shtml?rainqpf#contents
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:16 PM (ynpvh)
106
East of Phoenix, Apache Junction, still in the low desert; but, a bit higher than PHX.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (AGEGB)
Lots of lovely territory out there, east of Phoenix.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:12 PM (AGEGB)
Lots of lovely territory out there, east of Phoenix.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:16 PM (tnWU2)
107
I'll take all the donner and blitzen Hilary sends our way.
Love the light shows from our yard and roof/patio.
Love the light shows from our yard and roof/patio.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:18 PM (AGEGB)
108
yeah, doesn't look like you're in the danger zone, although all that moisture may cause you to get some thunderboomers.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml
/174308.shtml?rainqpf#contents
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:16 PM (ynpvh)
Lots of thunderstorms this past month. I wasn't expecting humidity to be as high as it is. Coming from the midwest, then moving to high desert, I had forgotten to a large degree, just how annoying humidity is.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml
/174308.shtml?rainqpf#contents
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:16 PM (ynpvh)
Lots of thunderstorms this past month. I wasn't expecting humidity to be as high as it is. Coming from the midwest, then moving to high desert, I had forgotten to a large degree, just how annoying humidity is.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:19 PM (tnWU2)
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102 So, Trump Breath flower?
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff at August 19, 2023 03:14 PM (UkV2l)
Don't forget the Joe Biden Flower:
https://is.gd/laovuQ
Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko stuff at August 19, 2023 03:14 PM (UkV2l)
Don't forget the Joe Biden Flower:
https://is.gd/laovuQ
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:19 PM (ynpvh)
110
Lots of lovely territory out there, east of Phoenix.
Posted by: BurtTC
Thanks, we agree!
Kids grew up and we decided we didn't need to live in city housing development any longer.
2.5 acres with a big house, RV garage, pizza oven, and couple of sheds.
It'll do.
Posted by: BurtTC
Thanks, we agree!
Kids grew up and we decided we didn't need to live in city housing development any longer.
2.5 acres with a big house, RV garage, pizza oven, and couple of sheds.
It'll do.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:20 PM (AGEGB)
111
108 yeah, doesn't look like you're in the danger zone, although all that moisture may cause you to get some thunderboomers.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml
/174308.shtml?rainqpf#contents
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:16 PM (ynpvh)
Lots of thunderstorms this past month. I wasn't expecting humidity to be as high as it is. Coming from the midwest, then moving to high desert, I had forgotten to a large degree, just how annoying humidity is.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:19 PM (tnWU2)
There's a reason late June-early September is called Monsoon Season in AZ...
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep4+shtml
/174308.shtml?rainqpf#contents
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:16 PM (ynpvh)
Lots of thunderstorms this past month. I wasn't expecting humidity to be as high as it is. Coming from the midwest, then moving to high desert, I had forgotten to a large degree, just how annoying humidity is.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:19 PM (tnWU2)
There's a reason late June-early September is called Monsoon Season in AZ...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:21 PM (ynpvh)
112
NOOD Pets is UP
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 19, 2023 03:22 PM (ynpvh)
113
Lots of lovely territory out there, east of Phoenix.
Posted by: BurtTC
Thanks, we agree!
Kids grew up and we decided we didn't need to live in city housing development any longer.
2.5 acres with a big house, RV garage, pizza oven, and couple of sheds.
It'll do.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:20 PM (AGEGB)
Sounds awesome! Timing won't quite work, but my preference would be to have some distance from civilization, and I have an ideal that's not that far from where I am. Problem is, I still need to be closer to the population center here.
Posted by: BurtTC
Thanks, we agree!
Kids grew up and we decided we didn't need to live in city housing development any longer.
2.5 acres with a big house, RV garage, pizza oven, and couple of sheds.
It'll do.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:20 PM (AGEGB)
Sounds awesome! Timing won't quite work, but my preference would be to have some distance from civilization, and I have an ideal that's not that far from where I am. Problem is, I still need to be closer to the population center here.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:22 PM (tnWU2)
114
I'm the new Willow. I miss the old Willow.
Posted by: BurtTC at August 19, 2023 03:25 PM (tnWU2)
115
Sounds awesome! Timing won't quite work, but my preference would be to have some distance from civilization, and I have an ideal that's not that far from where I am. Problem is, I still need to be closer to the population center here.
Posted by: BurtTC
BIL and his wife had that same problem. They bought 30 mins from the phx airport (just East of our new place). I was trying to get out of the valley; but, this house works.
Good luck with the hunt!
Posted by: BurtTC
BIL and his wife had that same problem. They bought 30 mins from the phx airport (just East of our new place). I was trying to get out of the valley; but, this house works.
Good luck with the hunt!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 03:28 PM (AGEGB)
116
Just got back from a long walk that started out cool and comfy and ended up hot and sweaty.
Wanted to stop by and thank you for those gorgeous photos. It never ceases to amaze me that such bright, colorful, amazing designs and shapes just came to be. Red tomatoes, yellow peppers, green squash, purple fruit....All these things to delight our senses. Amazing how it all comes together to make us happy and healthy both physically and spiritually.
Hope you are all having a great afternoon.
Wanted to stop by and thank you for those gorgeous photos. It never ceases to amaze me that such bright, colorful, amazing designs and shapes just came to be. Red tomatoes, yellow peppers, green squash, purple fruit....All these things to delight our senses. Amazing how it all comes together to make us happy and healthy both physically and spiritually.
Hope you are all having a great afternoon.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 19, 2023 03:52 PM (t/2Uw)
117
Gardening in North Central Texas has been, um, wild this season. The extended, high heat with no rain is drawing out everything from the suburban greenbelts into landscapes. I have nightly visitors of snakes, skunks, possums, field mice, night heron, possums, and even a racoon. Never been a year like this since I've been here (ever in Texas and not in the 20+ years at this property).
There's surely other life I haven't yet seen (fox, gopher, owl, bobcat) but I know are around.
It's a love/hate relationship. Great having biodiversity; they're creating some havoc in my landscape. This fall is going to require some rehabilitation.
There's surely other life I haven't yet seen (fox, gopher, owl, bobcat) but I know are around.
It's a love/hate relationship. Great having biodiversity; they're creating some havoc in my landscape. This fall is going to require some rehabilitation.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel Remembers Babbitt and Perna at August 19, 2023 03:53 PM (aXxgO)
118
A late hello. That Queen of Night is spectacular.
Skip, what a great photo! I've had batches of bunnies in my backyard but not since the cluster of spindly maples was removed.
I've been removing grapevine and thistle from the back garden. Unfortunately, my finch-loving neighbors have a lot of thistle seeds in their feeders.
I need to contact a tree doctor for the white oak that shades my porch and gives me some privacy from the road. It has wet wood really bad, with splits in two spots on the trunk. The other oak, a pinoak, doesn't seem infected. Yet.
Skip, what a great photo! I've had batches of bunnies in my backyard but not since the cluster of spindly maples was removed.
I've been removing grapevine and thistle from the back garden. Unfortunately, my finch-loving neighbors have a lot of thistle seeds in their feeders.
I need to contact a tree doctor for the white oak that shades my porch and gives me some privacy from the road. It has wet wood really bad, with splits in two spots on the trunk. The other oak, a pinoak, doesn't seem infected. Yet.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at August 19, 2023 04:12 PM (/+bwe)
119
From Boise area: Husband got me out of hospital last Saturday afternoon, following that surprise appendectomy in the wee hours of Friday. Back on my feet again, but my energy levels are erratic - a couple of hours working outdoors, and I'm done for the day.
Last Sunday, Husband stripped the corn patch, and we got a few more pounds put away in the freezer.
As part of prep to enter the Western Idaho Fair, on Wed. morning, Husband dug the carrot patch (and hurt his back on my behalf).
I spent Wed. and Thurs. evenings washing carrots. Since it's inadvisable for Husband to bend for now, I've been picking green beans (despite the 3 laparoscopy holes on my belly, I can still wear pants, and bend enough to reach the ground). Today's work was picking the beans, SunGold tomatoes, and a few ever-bearing strawberries. We also repotted the 2 gift hydrangeas I received after the first knee surgery (just over 6 weeks ago).
(part 1)
Last Sunday, Husband stripped the corn patch, and we got a few more pounds put away in the freezer.
As part of prep to enter the Western Idaho Fair, on Wed. morning, Husband dug the carrot patch (and hurt his back on my behalf).
I spent Wed. and Thurs. evenings washing carrots. Since it's inadvisable for Husband to bend for now, I've been picking green beans (despite the 3 laparoscopy holes on my belly, I can still wear pants, and bend enough to reach the ground). Today's work was picking the beans, SunGold tomatoes, and a few ever-bearing strawberries. We also repotted the 2 gift hydrangeas I received after the first knee surgery (just over 6 weeks ago).
(part 1)
Posted by: Pat* at August 19, 2023 05:06 PM (EGzLc)
120
Glad to see you're back on your feet Pat (even if it is only for a short time!).
Heal well and quickly!
Heal well and quickly!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 05:13 PM (FRbcJ)
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I spent all Wed. morning harvesting for Fair. Husband dug the carrots; I still had to sort and wash them. 14 entries in the Agriculture Department, 4 in Floral.
My first time entering Floral: Oregano took 1st place!, Thyme got a 2nd, Dwarf Bolero marigolds got an Honorable Mention - basil struck out. I'm pleased to get a 1st place, the first time I entered any Floral category.
My 4th time entering Agriculture: Not only did my Common Garden sage take 1st place, it also took Best of Division! That means it was considered the best specimen of *any* herb category! Spearmint, Flat Parsley, and "orange carrots, under 6 inches" also took 1st places - that's a total of 5 blue ribbons this year!
2nd places went to Largest Carrot (13 oz. yellow), "carrots, any other color" ('Yellowstone'), and "collection of 5 herbs".
3rd places went to Thai Basil, and "novelty - any odd vegetable naturally grown" (I nicknamed it "Purple Demon Carrot").
Thyme earned an Honorable Mention. The strike-outs were basil, oregano, gold cherry tomatoes, and cherry tomato cluster.
Once I get to bring ribbons home, I will photo them!
(part 2/end)
My first time entering Floral: Oregano took 1st place!, Thyme got a 2nd, Dwarf Bolero marigolds got an Honorable Mention - basil struck out. I'm pleased to get a 1st place, the first time I entered any Floral category.
My 4th time entering Agriculture: Not only did my Common Garden sage take 1st place, it also took Best of Division! That means it was considered the best specimen of *any* herb category! Spearmint, Flat Parsley, and "orange carrots, under 6 inches" also took 1st places - that's a total of 5 blue ribbons this year!
2nd places went to Largest Carrot (13 oz. yellow), "carrots, any other color" ('Yellowstone'), and "collection of 5 herbs".
3rd places went to Thai Basil, and "novelty - any odd vegetable naturally grown" (I nicknamed it "Purple Demon Carrot").
Thyme earned an Honorable Mention. The strike-outs were basil, oregano, gold cherry tomatoes, and cherry tomato cluster.
Once I get to bring ribbons home, I will photo them!
(part 2/end)
Posted by: Pat* at August 19, 2023 05:22 PM (EGzLc)
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Night Blooming Death Blossom
I like that. Now go find the Wikipedia entry for whatever it is formally called, and add that as a name for it. It *needs* to be done.
Posted by: GWB at August 19, 2023 03:15 PM (83DAm)
Looks like a Night Blooming Cereus
I like that. Now go find the Wikipedia entry for whatever it is formally called, and add that as a name for it. It *needs* to be done.
Posted by: GWB at August 19, 2023 03:15 PM (83DAm)
Looks like a Night Blooming Cereus
Posted by: Oldcat at August 19, 2023 05:29 PM (eoQWY)
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Looks like a Night Blooming Cereus
Posted by: Oldcat
Queen of the Night cactus.
(Seen quote in hobby thread)
Looks like a Night Blooming Cereus
Posted by: Oldcat
Queen of the Night cactus.
(Seen quote in hobby thread)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 19, 2023 05:43 PM (FRbcJ)
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Looks like a Night Blooming Cereus
Posted by: Oldcat
Queen of the Night cactus.
(Seen quote in hobby thread)
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My late mother gave me a small pot which I planted out into the garden. I was told it's called Lady Of The Night. That small plant grew huge and had many flowers but an unexpected frost almost killed it.
Posted by: Oldcat
Queen of the Night cactus.
(Seen quote in hobby thread)
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My late mother gave me a small pot which I planted out into the garden. I was told it's called Lady Of The Night. That small plant grew huge and had many flowers but an unexpected frost almost killed it.
Posted by: President Select Decaf at August 19, 2023 06:24 PM (3JfbU)
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My 82 yo mom whose dad was an amateur botanist, grew those flowers, which she knew as ‘epiphyllum’ or orchid cactus, but she says they call them something different now…
Posted by: Nan in cool AZ at August 19, 2023 07:00 PM (mkRXj)
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Sometimes, I forget just how odd the American passion for big lawns is. Here in urban OH (Lorain, just a few short blocks from Lake Erie), a few of the larger houses have suburban-sized lawns, but mostly fairly modest front lawns, always with backyards.
We use our backyards for sitting, barbequing, and raising vegetables. The fronts are for decorative gardens.
We also have our ubiquitous flag decorations there. We LIKE to put our love of our country on display. In fact, a good indicator that a possible home purchase will find you with compatible neighbors is to look for flags flying. Also check out the bumper stickers - too many with Hillary/Obama/Biden is a Red Flag (in the old sense of the term).
We use our backyards for sitting, barbequing, and raising vegetables. The fronts are for decorative gardens.
We also have our ubiquitous flag decorations there. We LIKE to put our love of our country on display. In fact, a good indicator that a possible home purchase will find you with compatible neighbors is to look for flags flying. Also check out the bumper stickers - too many with Hillary/Obama/Biden is a Red Flag (in the old sense of the term).
Posted by: Linda S Fox at August 20, 2023 08:24 AM (BkeKU)
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Posted by: www.Payathome7.com at August 20, 2023 10:52 AM (hJ8gY)
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Hello, just chiming in to let you know that they "sweat bee" image is not a halictid bee. It is in fact a hover fly (Syrphini). The forked antennae is diagnostic for flies.
Posted by: Andrew at August 21, 2023 08:20 AM (AI9IC)
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Very pleased with how stunning the flowers have been.
Posted by: romantic yellow rose flowers at August 24, 2023 06:05 AM (Xm2ZJ)
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