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time sensitive.... Am I seeing this correct - sea breeze pushing up near the CT/MA border, bumping into outflow of existing storms, causing a new line to fire up?
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85/72. let's pop a 90 by 9.
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2 minutes ago, tunafish said:
96/68
i live on the coast for two reasons:
1) to get screwed on rain/snow lines
2) avoid heat like this
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3) marine influence destroying T-Storms
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8 minutes ago, DotRat_Wx said:
Come on folks I want heat updates
96/68
i live on the coast for two reasons:
1) to get screwed on rain/snow lines
2) avoid heat like this
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^^ Just saw that. Hoping those to your north and east carry to the coast here.
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1 hour ago, Lava Rock said:
where can I get these?
These will go after Grubs and a few other things. https://www.amazon.com/Bug-Sales-Million-Beneficial-Nematodes/dp/B012TYT37K/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1TNKZ6VBF7W9Y&dchild=1&keywords=beneficial+nematodes+for+grubs&qid=1623159785&sprefix=beneficial+ne%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-8
They have a "triple blend" version that goes after even more pests, but I'd go with this. The expensive part is really from the shipping. Make sure you're not on vacation when they're set to arrive, they need to stay cold. A few hours on the porch they'll be fine.
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On 5/29/2021 at 7:11 PM, Lava Rock said:
Honestly, I really don't like putting chems on the lawn, but now that I know what's been causing this I want something fast acting. I am looking into milky spore as tuna had suggested for more long term control.
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Nematodes are fast acting, they'll kill them within a day or two. I might have suggested Milky Spore a few years ago, but found it to be be ineffective.
@dendrite that looks like root rot to me. sucks. The only way I've been able to keep deer off mine is by fencing them off. overkill but i'm tired of losing all the new growth to deer.
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Excellent, angering read. This lengthy article pretty much seals the deal for the lab leak theory imo despite the lack of hard evidence. The article assembles many more pieces of the story that I hadn't previously known. And it proves that Peter Daszak and Shi Zhengli are liars
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RIP James
Originally performed by Ghosts of the Forest
(Anastasio)
© Seven Below Inc. (BMI)
It's such a brief time we get to be here
All together as friends they come and go
We stand in streams of water
And circle round the sun
Until our time is done
It's such a brief time we get to be here
Crystal memories shimmer in my mind
Of laughing all together
I will always cherish
Till the end of my time
And what was I so worried about
What a waste of time
I can't even remember now
I've seen smiles on passing faces
In a long unending line
It's such a beautiful world
And such a brief time
It's such a brief time we get to be here-
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"We’re Not Ready for the Next Pandemic
We’re learning the wrong lessons from the search for COVID-19’s origins."https://www.vice.com/amp/en/article/wx5ndx/china-coronavirus-origins-who-mission
Superior, insightful article written by a Chinese scientist, Yangyang Cheng, who works in the US. Cheng adds a much needed geopolitical analysis to the ongoing debate regarding the search for the origins of the virus. She raises important issues regarding sovereign authority, genetic resources, and cross border data sharing. A quote from one of Cheng's closing paragraphs:
(To be clear, Cheng doesn't pick sides regarding lab leak vs zoonotic theories)
"The novel coronavirus originated in nature. It has no agenda, no morals or political belief. Its presence among our species is a result of human activity. It is an indictment on all of humanity that when confronted with a common threat, the immediate response from governments has been more artificial divisions to determine who deserves to live and who must die. In the eyes of a state, security is not about preserving life but sustaining power. People are sacrificed to secure the fragile pride of a flag. The future is bartered to fulfill capitalism’s endless demand for profit. Truth gives way to partisan motives."
I share the quote as an enticement to read Cheng's article; it's not worth offering commentary on just that quote if you haven't read the whole article.
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On 5/19/2021 at 11:27 AM, Damage In Tolland said:
Kill em all. Every last one They’re called weeds for a reason
Stein right in your eyeball.
https://mobile.twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/1396396772801527808
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let the weeds run free. clover, dandelion, violets - let 'em grow.
a nice diverse landscape for the pollinators. harming the environment... savages!
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4 hours ago, DavisStraight said:
I think I'm going to love this new fertilizer by Scott, triple action, gets rid of dandys, clover and crabgrass, was a bit expensive but you get what you pay for, it's pretty much killed all of the above and my lawn's looking like Kevin's, and I didn't even use Lesco.
Sounds great for pollinators, too.
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8 minutes ago, dendrite said:
Looks good, but I just want to target the grubs. The flies are beneficial to me because they pollinate my pawpaws. My chickens love the crickets later in the summer. I like the nematode idea, but maybe I need to find someone locally since they need to stay refrigerated.
They are delivered with an ice pack, which is why the shipping cost is a bit higher. As long as you don't let them sit on your porch for a whole day in the sun they'll be OK.
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1 hour ago, dendrite said:
Do you have a brand you’d recommend for grub control? What’s the cost for about a half acre?
"Nature's Good Guys" - https://www.amazon.com/NaturesGoodGuys-Beneficial-Nematodes-Triple-Blend/dp/B086683PNS/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Beneficial+nematodes&qid=1619006903&sr=8-3
There are several different types of Nematodes for different types of pests, these ones treats grubs and more. The "Hb" type treats for Grubs, and they do sell a package with only that type of Nematode. They sell them by the million and I believe the rate is 50 mil /12,500 square feet.
I'm fairly certain they're Chicken-safe, but I'm not 100% sure. I'm interested to know now, though, as we just got chicks. They won't be outside for another 6 weeks and I didn't treat any areas that are near their run, so low-risk even if they aren't chook-safe.
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2 hours ago, amarshall said:
First schoolies in Duxbury. They have lice on them so new fish.
Is that earlier than normal for your locale? That means they're not far away for me up here, seems early though
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2 hours ago, NW_of_GYX said:
explain this sorcery, is it easy to apply?
Super easy. They're essentially microorganisms that attack the specified insects. They come in a powder, which you need to refrigerate if you're not going to apply immediately. I'd recommend being home on the delivery date to receive and store appropriately. Mix the powder with water in a can (gently), and apply to the affected area. They'll stop the damage from spreading within a day or two.
Scooter mentioned Milky Spore, which is also effective, but can take several seasons to establish. Nematodes have immediate results and don't harm the environment.
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@Lava Rock, if you put down nematodes you can seed immediately. they'll attack cinchbugs, too. grubex is for environmental anarchists
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definitely looks like grubs, lava. Get some Nematodes and treat the areas before you replant anything.
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That's great, @OceanStWx. We were in the same boat and made these in the fall, and will be planting in them this spring. Any and all grass in these pictures will go the same way as materials become available.
Not sure if Portland does the same, but we contacted SoPo public works and they dropped about 3 yards of woodchips for us from tree work around the city.
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On 3/25/2021 at 1:26 PM, dendrite said:
I'd like to cover 9/10 of my lawn with a foot of wood chips and just plant all fruit and nut trees.
If you haven't already, definitely look into sheet mulching/lasagna gardening. Great way of turning a lawn into productive gardening with materials you have on hand or can acquire easily and inexpensively. We do sections of our lawn as materials (cardboard, compost, woodchips from the city) become available.
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3 hours ago, Lava Rock said:
Maine just moved up vaccines to 16+ from the 19th to the 7th.
bring it, we're ready. our clinic has been churning out >800 shots a day on a staff of <20. we crush. exhausting but rewarding.
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July 2021 Discussion
in New England
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0.86" here as well. I think those model runs were through Monday. More on the way for us overnight Saturday.