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To: Diana in Wisconsin; All

Another gorgeous day here .... haven’t been outside yet, some things needing doing inside, but I’m about to step out the door.

News!! I had to refill the hummer feeder .... that means the little guys are around, even though I’m not seeing them. I have seen 2 on the feeder, but we’ve had to travel Wednesday/Thursday so I couldn’t watch the feeders. Maybe today I can spot them (we’ll be out of town again tomorrow).

Mowing time ... aka “John Deere rear” time LOL. I think I have 3-4 hours worth to do - I did about half the farm in 4 hours yesterday. Ticks are out (mom had one) so keeping the grass cut is a priority.

I haven’t taken a close look at the garden in a couple of days (just checked out at a distance while passing by) so today is the day to see what is going on. I know the mint (in pots) is growing/spreading .... I could see that from the mower. Tomatoes look taller, dahlias are growing. I still see peppers so I guess they’re doing ok. Anyway, I cut the grass around the garden last evening so the “path” from the front porch across the yard to the garden is now short grass (it was half way up to my knees)!

Weather is warming up starting today .... upper 70’s daytime and in the 50’s at night so the plants should be taking off - the last 7-10 days have been downright chilly!


20 posted on 05/06/2023 6:47:58 AM PDT by Qiviut (I'm not out of control, I'm just not in their control. $hot $hills: Sod Off)
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To: Qiviut

If your feeders are being emptied overnight, it could be nectivorous bats. They’ll gladly empty all your feeders in a night! They’re remarkable creatures, like hummingbirds, just not as cuddly and photogenic.


22 posted on 05/06/2023 6:55:43 AM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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