The Pod People Have Landed by Em July 8, 2008 July 8, 2008 I discovered this peculiar-looking pupa “thingy” hanging from one of my daylily leaves. I’ve never … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Revenge of the Pests and Diseases by Em June 27, 2008 June 27, 2008 The flooding rains have caused every mosquito egg that’s been lying in the ditch for … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Critter Count 6-19-08 (a tally of the critters in my yard) by Em June 19, 2008 June 19, 2008 Time: 3:30 p.m. Conditions: Mostly sunny and 78 degrees Observed from: the screen porch and … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Yay for a Cool Spring! by Em June 19, 2008 June 19, 2008 I was reading the latest Wisconsin Urban Horticulture Update by the University of Wisconsin Extension … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Shrub Love by Em May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008 I recently extended one of my flowerbeds that is bordered by an arborvitae hedge. I … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Critter Count 4-17-08 (a tally of the critters in my yard) by Em April 17, 2008 April 17, 2008 Time: 1 p.m. Conditions: Mostly cloudy and 62 degrees Observed From: The backyard Notes: I … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Attracting the Good Guys by Em April 3, 2008 April 3, 2008 There are many plants you can grow to attract beneficial insects like ladybugs, spiders, parasitic … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Super Fly by Em March 7, 2008 March 7, 2008 It was 24 degrees with a wind chill of 18 yesterday afternoon when I went … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
The Return of the Roses by Em January 17, 2008 January 17, 2008 Years ago, my husband used to have a raised bed where he grew test roses … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
And You Thought One Crow Was Noisy by Em November 29, 2007 November 29, 2007 I’ve read some really interesting facts this year that I can’t get out of my … Read more 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail