Aurora's Blog
Aurora's Blog
Apr 28, 2008 | 8:51 AM PST
Well first I'll start with yesterday,
I was pretty lazy, didn't do all that much. I moved the previously unidentified peony to a sunnier spot, and it seems to be happeir (of course, it's been cloudy, but it isn't wilting). I also finally got around to removing last year's "blooms" on my pampas grasses. Since I'm allergic to it I put it off for as long as possible.
Then, while doing my evening "walkabout" I saw the female hummer! The male has been here for over a week. Have also been seeing lots of different butterflies too. And I found a baby mantis on one of my unidentified trees. So I guess at least one of the 6 mantis egg cases I've found so far has hatched out.
Today I planted more sweet pea and climbing bean seeds. I hope they grow nicely. Started doing a little bit of weeding in the kids flower bed. The seeds they planted have grown into recognizable plants so I feel confidant I'm pulling the weeds that sprouted too, and not the seedlings we want. Then it started to rain so I'm forced to be inside, doing the dreaded HOUSEWORK!!!!! Which of course I'm not doing yet because I'm on the computer....
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Apr 28, 2008 | 1:28 PM PST
Congratulations on your mantis baby! I'm always delighted to see the first mantis. The first two years I was here, I only found one egg case, but each subsequent year there has been one more, so that last fall there were four. I like ladybugs too! |
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Apr 28, 2008 | 1:41 PM PST
You just gave me a great idea. I am going to put some climbing beans out on my wooden fence. I placed my tomatoe, spinach, squash, cukes, seedlings out in the garden today. Now it's break time. Good luck with the Housework.... Such boring work we have attend to..lol |
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Apr 28, 2008 | 3:21 PM PST
I am one lucky husband who's wife does all the house work. I try to help by not making a mess. I do a lot of the cooking, but my wife cleans and I never see her do it, she is just too fast. I love her. You all have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell |
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Apr 29, 2008 | 6:24 AM PST
I had bought mantis egg cases a few years ago. They've been doing a great job of controlling pests, and have been reproducing wonderfully. I found a couple more egg cases yesterday before the rain. I just love seeing them when they are full grown patrolling on my favorite plants |
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Apr 29, 2008 | 11:11 AM PST
I haven't seen any mantis so far this year, but it's early yet. Housework? What's that? |
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