We got 3/8" rain this morning and desperately need more.
Worst drought since we moved here in 1984.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Garden's Smallest Toad
Today, I saw the smallest toad I have ever seen in the garden. It was near the southernmost river birch.
It was about 1/3 the size of the fingernail on my little finger.
I have been wondering why I never see tadpoles in the garden pool. If that is how small they are, it explains why I never see them.
It was about 1/3 the size of the fingernail on my little finger.
I have been wondering why I never see tadpoles in the garden pool. If that is how small they are, it explains why I never see them.
St. John's Day
Sunday was St. John's Day (6-24-12).
As is traditional, I burned St. John's Wort on St. John's Day to ensure good luck for the coming year.
As is traditional, I burned St. John's Wort on St. John's Day to ensure good luck for the coming year.
Cedarburg Strawberry Festival 2012
Attended the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival on Saturday (6-23-12).
Saw some nice Delphiniums at the festival, which reinforces my belief that we should grow more Delphiniums.
Saw some nice Delphiniums at the festival, which reinforces my belief that we should grow more Delphiniums.
Japanese Beetles
Killed 25 Japanese beetles in the garden on Friday (6-22-12).
Did not kill any Saturday because we were gone most of the day.
Killed 32 on Sunday.
Killed 17 yesterday (Monday).
Killed 5 so far today, but the day is far from over.
Did not kill any Saturday because we were gone most of the day.
Killed 32 on Sunday.
Killed 17 yesterday (Monday).
Killed 5 so far today, but the day is far from over.
MGV Volunteer Hours
On Thursday (6-21-2012), I went to Gus's Green Thumb Garden (or whatever it is formally called these days) to perform MGV volunteer hours.
I got credit for 4 hours (includes driving time).
I spent most of the time watering but also did some weeding (bindweed in bloom!).
I also mixed up an aluminum sulfate solution to make the hydrangea bloom blue instead of pink. Just to demonstrate how to do it was the official reason given.
I got credit for 4 hours (includes driving time).
I spent most of the time watering but also did some weeding (bindweed in bloom!).
I also mixed up an aluminum sulfate solution to make the hydrangea bloom blue instead of pink. Just to demonstrate how to do it was the official reason given.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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