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To: Diana in Wisconsin; Qiviut
I grew some Pink milkweed and the Monarchs are hanging around; I have seen both Yellow and Black swallowtails that have been landing on my Dill. (I need to harvest before the caterpillars do I suppose!)

I have been putting in a patio in the back yard. I keep digging up Locust tree roots that have migrated all the way from the front of the house and removing turf that has grown into a clay/gravel surface. The turf does not come up easily. Pain in the butt.

I have several volunteer pumpkin vines that grew out of a "Cinderella" pumpkin that I left in the garden and its actually producing several pumpkins. I get better results from an unintentional planting than some of my planned squash plantings. If they mature I might be able to actually use them for food since I can be sure they were not sprayed. Will they be true to variety? we will See. Fighting the squash nymphs. I seen the moth responsible for squash borers flying around my garden so have to monitor for that. (Good night!)

558 posted on 08/17/2025 8:43:56 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission
USDA maps showing rain, groundwater, crop status. Most look pretty good shape.

USDA Weekly weather and Crop bulletine Aug 3-9 2025

559 posted on 08/17/2025 8:53:23 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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