Ever make a list of the birds you've seen?
TXSkeeter
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Caterpillars you've seen on sumac
Comments (12)I've acquired an ability for Latin names of flora, but not all butterflies and moths. Sphingid names spring to mind easily, but forget the others. I mean, come on, how much Latin can the brain repository of a single, old female hold? I was hoping to see a Catocala on the list. I would love to find some of those. BTW, I think that report on NPIN is in error about the Banded Hairsteak using Sumac. If you follow the link to BAMONA for info on the Banded, only Oaks, Hickory, and Walnut are listed as LFPs. The only butterfly I am aware of that uses Sumac, is the Red-Banded Hairstreak, and they are usually found in the leaf litter at the base of the plant/shrub, because they consume the dead leaves. I grow Rhus aromatica, but keep forgetting to check them - not that I could even FIND them in leaf litter for Pete's sake! Susan Here is a link that might be useful: Banded Hairsteak...See Morecoolest thing ever (birds helping birds)
Comments (3)Lisa, Lisa, Lisa, have you been staying up late again watching Disney Movies? Just teasing but it does sound a little disneyesque no? Very cool if these birds were watching over a baby regardless of what kind of bird. My Bluebirds are a tiny bit delayed in fledging so maybe the weather is affecting all of them. I am keeping my fingers crossed for your beautiful babies to fledge healthy and happy when they are ready....See MorePrettiest hybrid teas you've ever had?
Comments (48)So many beautiful roses. Every time I see one that really grabs me, I'm looking it up to see how it does in my zone. If it does well here, I start looking to see who has it in stock. All this is just for fun. I have no business ordering, but when I find it, sometimes I just can't help myself:) This thread has WAY too many that "grab" me. Seeing Abbaye, Caramel, Marilyn, Susan Elizabeth, Agusta Louise has about undone my resolve. SO tempting. I love the pic of Bolero. I have it and it's one of my very favorites. I hope it does well for you, msdorkgirl. It lasts so long in the vase and smells wonderful. I can't find Caramel Antique for sale anywhere. I told myself that if someplace had both C Antique and Augusta Louise or Abbaye de Cluny, I would order, but no such luck. Where did you find C Antique and Augusta L, Diane? By the way, Jim I'm not usually a big fan of "red red" but your pic of Mr Lincoln has even ME tempted. Thanks for the show everyone...See Moreslightly OT: worst gardening advice you've ever seen
Comments (55)Only because it comes up frequently at this time of year, I wanted to comment about the appropriateness or inappropriateness of using the "last frost date" as a planting guide. Many folks (and a whole lotta websites!) seem to think the average last frost date for their area will determine when any planting can take place. This is an invalid assumption. The average last frost date is typically only an indicator of when it might be safe to plant out cold sensitive plants like annuals or very tender perennials. And a date to count backwards from when starting seeds indoors, so they will be of sufficient size and maturity at a safe planting time. But it has little to no bearing on when one can plant fully zone hardy plants like most trees, shrubs and perennials. These should be able to take frosts easily, although newly emerging foliage may be damaged with a sharp frost but will recover. Generally, the only limitation to when they can be safely planted is the soil condition and if the plant has been hardened off. If the soil is workable and the plant still dormant or if not dormant, adequately acclimated/hardened off, then you can plant any time regardless of when the last frost may be....See MoreTXSkeeter
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