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[fordragonfliesandme]

Unlock Your Green Thumb: Easy and Successful Seeds to Kickstart Your Garden

Last week I started my tomato, eggplant, pepper, and several herb seeds. I also potted up almost 100 asparagus crowns to sell at this years farmers markets. To say the least… I am soooo happy & excited. You all know how much I love this time of year, and long for it during winters cold days. Here in Michigan, we’ve had our USDA Hardiness Zone changed from 4-5 to 5-6. If you’re a gardener, you…

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[juliamstarr]

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[strawberri-syrup]

i am so endeared by the stockroach

#i feel like im watching a younger sibling or something #he is just a teenage boy doing his best #and it also haunted by the horrors and also angels (??????0 #its a lot #but he went to olive garden!!!!!!!!!!!! #sorry for blogging about 2020 youtube series

[ask-emoripals]

uhhh idk it's a figure?? i'm not really into this stuff but please show your collection or else uh i'll kidnap mari /j

📖: If you do that Sunny will definitely flay you alive for kidnapping his older sister. I’m not getting the figure if I don’t know what it is, and you’re Not getting a peak at my collection!

🎹: My little brother, inspite of his knife collection, is very responsible with them and only uses them as self defense…… but making sure I’m not kidnapped would count as self defense, so good luck.

📖: H-how long were you here?

🎹: During the part where you talked about my baby brother flaying anon alive, why? *Winks and makes a smug grin* There’s really no shame on having a collection my ever lovely Hero.

#emori ask blog #ask emori pals #emori au #emori #omori ask blog #omori #omori hero #omori mari #omori sunny #omori heromari #sunny will skin you alive if you kidnap his older sister #aubrey will break you legs #because emori aub’s isn’t a pushover #kel will break your remaining bones #basil will like his canon counterpart use his gardening shears on flesh #and hero……… well #it’s best you don’t know or experience what he might do to you for kidnapping his girlfriend

[biohazard-inevitable]

It may be silly and quaint but I like to daydream about my future fridge that is organized by just me…

Eggs would be in a clear, reusable container so i can see how many are left

A well kept drawer just for cheese

Perishables like potatoes and fruits would be front and center, easy to grab and see if they’ve gone bad

Clear nozzled bottles that are labeled for different cooking oils wether it be cooking wine, olive oil, etc all labeled with the name and last restock date

A drawer for herbs like garlic cloves and other vegetables in that sort of vein

Little clear organiser baskets of snacks places in a line like they would be at the grocery store

Sodas also in a similar clear container so i can see when to restock

2 % milk and Heavy cream aplenty as well as whipped cream

A butter section seperate from everything so i dont have to go digging for it every time….

Everything neat and tidy and easily accessible for any recepie I may try

OH! And a basket organizer purely reserved for leftovers in tupperware so they dont get forgotten about

#thats the dream…… #and people who respect my fridge space #oh glory i cant wait for the day i have my own refrigerator #a man can only dream #oh and my kitchen to have a dinosaur themed apron waiting for me???? #come home to a beautifully clean kitchen ready for me to work #and a large sink so dishes are a bit easier to handle #a beautifully organized cabinet #and fresh herbs growing in pots by the windowsil #i need rosemary for a recepie? #you bet im grabbin it fresh #basil? thyme? mint? bay leaves? #you got it baby #tomatoes too so when bills run high we still have a heart source #would love to grow more things too #home gardens are the best form of anarchy #ohhhhhh and i’d have the best potato peeler #OHHHHH and a big ol blog or metal bar with plenty of knife variations! #my fridge also has space for letting bread rise #everything is simple and easy to access #the whole kitchen is decorated with dinosaurs #theres dino magnets on the fridge holding up whatever is available to cook #theres stickers on the air fryer #and a waffle maker and toaster #oh and a combination flatop stove #idk electric or propane #maybe propane but that can be annoying to change #it would be so beautiful…..

[pokesurvivaltips]

Let's talk about: Honeysuckle

Surprise led me to a cluster of Kantonian Honeysuckle plants yesterday so I figured I should talk a bit about them as a wild treat!

Now its important to know, not all honeysuckle are edible, but Kantonian Honeysuckle is one of those cases where its perfectly safe to drink nectar from (but DO NOT eat honeysuckle berries, they are not edible and can make you ill) While honeysuckle can't replace a good nutritional meal, they're very good as a sweets substitute should you encounter them in the wild.

..However, I want to say that this is only a treat for trainers and grass type Pokemon like Gloom who produce nectar of their own. Pokemon like my buddy Mutt (Growlithe) and most mammal based mons will get very ill if they eat anything from the plant and in some cases it can even turn fatal. If your Pokemon ever accidentally ingest one of these plants, it is important to get to a Pokemon center straight away so the optimal treatment can be administered as quickly as possible.

Before consuming any kind of honeysuckle plant, I strongly encourage you to do your own research. Most honeysuckle are safe to eat, but its always better to be prepared when out and about foraging. Safety should always be the number one priority for both you and the environment!

#poke survival tips #pokemon rp #pkmn rp #also if any of y'all are planning on growing honeysuckle in a garden #I recommend you look to see if the honeysuckle species in question is invasive or not #kantonian honeysuckle is actually invasive in places like unova #and can and will compete against native flora! #ooc: since I based this off a real plant I must reiterate to do your own research #ooc: I'm not a professional!! this is a silly Pokemon blog. I do my best to make sure my sources are accurate #but do not use this blog as a professionally written survivalist/foraging guide #sorry if this is obvious but I want to make this point clear because its important #and obviously I did not go into everything about honeysuckle here #end ooc

[almanzart]

The Art of Books!

#book cover #book blog #coverup #artwork #fantasy portrait #fantasy art #fairy tales #fairytaleliving #evan rosier #garden #ibook store #ibook #writer things #writing #best books

[sweetpeaslut]

i don’t think any of you knew but i really love flowers! i totally don’t say that every day of my life nooo not me!

#I’m so normal about it actually #where do I find more florists online :( there are none here #I have my coworkers bUT THATS NOT ENOUGH #I must word vomit to anyone and everyone #anyway #smelled some white o hara garden roses today #I smell them like every day but it’s the #best smell on this earth it literally makes me want to *** #was also smelling Muscari earlier.. it smells so goooooood #thinking about when sweet peas are in season again…… 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 #spring is in the air the birds are chirping the flowers are blooming IM GOING TO FUCKING PASS AWAY #I love flowers 😭 #working an event tomorrow so I’ll have roses in my hands soon enough #I’m so dramatic about it.. #but it’s genuine 😭 #I could go on but I’m done #flower blogging #flowers #florists #florist #floral design

[n3ongold3n]

All red and pink blossoms from the garden (fox-and-cubs, poppy, rose, foxglove, some kind of carnation, oxalis, knapweed, geranium, red clover, blackberry)

#fox and cubs is the best name ever for this plant #because usually there are a couple of open ones and many more buds surrounding it #garden blogging

[devilzfruit]

im really excited to document new things here

#logbook #im moving in with my best friends from high school next month on a fairly large sized property #and its exciting bc im going to be there literally from the ground up. and theyre excited to have me as a roommate #and we're excited to be in each others lives more than twice a year #i cant wait to build a home with them #so many things can be possible there. and i can leave behind most of this bs and really find myself again #i just need to restart bc i never did with my last blogs i just. sat in it. bc ofc. but now i finally see the light at the end of the tunnel #rn im mostly working and packing. but ive been pushing myself to go to a store i havenf been able to all year. #and i need to go to farmers markets this week. for produce to cook with l #god im excited to cook in a space and not have to stress abt whose home and how long i have to exist downstairs. #and the garden we'll build. . .im so stoked about that. #i just need to go back to my old ways. everything on one blog. and maybe a side blog for smth specific. #and im no longer going by ian. for right now anyways.

[juliamstarr]

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[novelistparty]

there was a guitar-guy downtown today, doing covers of early 2000s songs. I got to wondering, are all guitar-guys lonely? do they ever do social things with their covers of pop songs? is their only stable career option to be in a mega-church worship band? have they ever had their guitar dreams (to impress other men) come true? were they mad when their date didn't want to fuck them after they sang an o.k. cover of Yellow by Coldplay? are they ok? just because you can strum doesn't mean you should

#guitar guy #i've been in too many otherwise nice moments that have been ruined by a guitar guy thinking he's the chosen one #they need to stop #the only generally ok social music things are 1. karoke 2. singing around a piano showtunes or christmas songs 3. background music #background music as in singing or playing softly not at anyone in particular but within earshot and the music is pretty and nice #like when someone sings to themself while doing crafts or chores #or if they're practicing their instrument or singing in another room and you can hear it a little #or you hired them to play in the background at a wedding or a special dinner or garden party #definition of 'guitar-guy': a dude that strums the plain chords without much articulation or dynamics and sings in a similar fashion #the sound is uninteresting and the volume of the two is rarely well-balanced #they are highly likely to pick up a guitar at a party and get to singing and playing without asking #they think that every woman they go out with will Fall Madly In Love with them when they hear their cover of an Oasis song #my best guess is the social skills needed to seek out solid notes from people about your sound and then do something with that #that those same skills - if you had them - would stop you from imposing your music on everyone in the first place #and your music would sound good too #my blog

[fordragonfliesandme]

Discover the Serene Beauty of Meadow Gardens: A Step-by-Step Guide on Creating Your Own

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[sasgardening]

Frost Fighters: Uncovering the Top Kale Varieties for Cold Climate Champions

In the battle against winter's frost, kale emerges as the undisputed champion, standing resilient and strong in the cold. This guide unveils the top kale varieties, aptly named Frost Fighters, that not only survive but thrive in chilly climates. Join the ranks of cold climate champions as we explore the kale varieties that will transform your garden into a stronghold against the winter chill.

Arctic Warrior: Frost Fighter Kale's Battle-Hardened Resolve

Meet the Arctic Warrior, a kale variety with battle-hardened resolve, embodying the spirit of Frost Fighter Kale. With a robust structure and leaves that withstand frost, this variety not only survives but thrives in the coldest climates. Arctic Warrior Kale is your frontline defender, showcasing kale's resilience in the face of winter's icy onslaught.

Blizzard Blasters: Winter-Resistant Kale

Enter the ranks of Blizzard Blasters, kale varieties that resist the fiercest winter storms. With leaves that stand strong against blizzards, these kale warriors not only endure the cold but conquer it. Blizzard Blasters Kale is your arsenal against the winter freeze, proving that kale can be both hardy and victorious in cold climates.

Polar Powerhouse: Unleashing Strength in Cold Conditions

Unleash the power of the Polar Powerhouse, a kale variety that stands as a symbol of strength in cold conditions. With vibrant green leaves that reflect resilience, this variety not only survives but becomes a powerhouse in your winter garden. Polar Powerhouse Kale is your source of vitality in the heart of winter's icy grip.

Icebreaker Elegance: Arctic Beauty in Kale Form

Experience the elegance of Icebreaker Elegance Kale, a variety that breaks through the icy facade with grace. With leaves that showcase intricate patterns, this kale not only survives but adds a touch of beauty to your cold climate garden. Icebreaker Elegance Kale is the epitome of Arctic beauty, redefining the aesthetics of winter gardening.

Strategies for Cold Climate Triumph with Frost Fighters

To triumph in cold climates with Frost Fighters Kale, consider these expert strategies:

1. Early Planting Advantage: Provide your Frost Fighters Kale with an early advantage by planting seeds or seedlings before the onset of extreme cold. Early planting establishes strong roots, ensuring a robust foundation for winter growth.

2. Winter Warfare Mulching: Shield your kale warriors from winter warfare with a layer of protective mulch. This insulation safeguards the soil and roots, creating a fortified environment for Frost Fighters Kale to thrive.

3. Sunlit Battlegrounds: Choose planting locations that serve as sunlit battlegrounds during the winter months. Sun exposure enhances photosynthesis, contributing to the overall strength and vigor of your Frost Fighters Kale.

4. Hydration Resilience: While kale is naturally resilient, ensure consistent hydration in the soil, especially during dry winter spells. Adequate moisture supports optimal growth and fortifies Frost Fighters Kale against the stresses of cold conditions.

5. Harvesting for Victory: Regularly harvest outer leaves to secure victory in the battle against winter. This not only provides a fresh supply of Frost Fighters Kale but stimulates the plant to produce more leaves, enhancing its overall triumph in cold climates.

In Conclusion

Join Snip A Sage for the ranks of cold climate champions with Frost Fighters Kale, the top varieties that conquer the cold with resilience and vigor. From the Arctic Warrior's battle-hardened resolve to Icebreaker Elegance Kale's aesthetic charm, these varieties redefine the possibilities of kale cultivation in chilly climates. Follow our expert strategies to cultivate a winter garden that stands as a stronghold against the frost.

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[sixteenseveredhands]

Wool-Carder Bees: these solitary bees harvest the soft, downy hairs that grow on certain plants, rolling them into bundles and then using the material to line their nests

Wool-carder bees build their nests in existing cavities, usually finding a hole/crevice in a tree, a plant stem, a piece of rotting wood, or a man-made structure, and then lining the cavity with woolly plant fibers, which are used to form a series of brood cells.

The fibers (known as trichomes) are collected from the leaves and stems of various plants, including lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina), mulleins, globe thistle, rose campion, and other fuzzy plants.

From the University of Florida's Department of Entomology & Nematology:

The female uses her toothed mandibles to scrape trichomes off fuzzy plants and collects a ball of the material under her abdomen. She transports these soft plant fibers to her selected nest site and uses them to line a brood cell. Next, she collects and deposits a provision of pollen and nectar into the cell, enough pollen to feed a larva until it is ready to pupate. Lastly, she lays a single egg on top of the pollen and nectar supply before sealing the cell. ... She will repeat this process with adjoining cells until the cavity is full.

These are solitary bees, meaning that they do not form colonies or live together in hives. Each female builds her own nest, and the males do not have nests at all.

Female wool-carder bees will sometimes sting if their nest is threatened, but they are generally docile. The males are notoriously aggressive, however; they will often chase, head-butt, and/or wrestle any other insect that invades their territory, and they may defend their territory from intruders up to 70 times per hour. The males do not have stingers, but there are five tiny spikes located on the last segment of their abdomen, and they often use those spikes when fighting. They also have strong, sharp mandibles that can crush other bees.

There are many different types of wool-carder bee, but the most prolific is the European wool-carder (Anthidium manicatum), which is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, but has also become established as an invasive species throughout much of North America, most of South America, and New Zealand. It is the most widely distributed unmanaged bee in the world.

A few different species of wool-carder bee: the top row depicts the European wool-carder, A. manicatum (left) and the spotted wool-carder, Anthidium maculosum (right), while the bottom row depicts the reticulated small-woolcarder, Pseudoanthidium reticulatum, and Porter's wool-carder, Anthidium porterae

Sources & More Info:

University of Florida: The Woolcarder Bee

Oregon State University: European Woolcarder Bees

Bohart Museum of Entomology: Facts about the Wool Carder Bee (PDF)

Bumblebee Conservation Trust: A. manicatum

World's Best Gardening Blog: European Wool Carder Bees - Likeable Bullies

Biological Invasions: Global Invasion by Anthidium manicatum

#entomology #hymenoptera #apiology #melittology #bees #woolcarder bees #nature #insects #arthropods #science #solitary bees #european woolcarder #anthidium #animal facts #cool bugs #cute animals