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Monthly Archives: February 2018
Optimists hope frigid winter temperatures might quell bugs
Whenever we have a mild winter folks complain that mosquitoes and other insect pests will be worse. This past January we had some of the coldest temperatures in several years. People have asked me if that weather might have a … Continue reading
Posted in general nature
Tagged arthropods, beneficial insects, low temperature, microorganisma, mild winter, myths, sanitation, woolly worms winter
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Honey has many sweet uses
Nearly everyone has used honey as a sweetener. It is far sweeter per gram than table sugar. That means fewer calories per serving. About thirty-five years ago I remember watching my future father-in-law dehorning cattle. After tying off exposed bleeding … Continue reading
Posted in foraging
Tagged antimicrobial properties, antioxidants, flavonoids, honey, insulin resistance, medicinal uses, pasteurized honey, raw honey
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Much of our landscaping has been hit hard by cold weather
Ever since the first of the year we’ve experienced strange weather in eastern North Carolina. A few days have been warm. We’ve even seen temperatures in the 70s, but most of it has been cold. Many folks have experienced frozen … Continue reading
Posted in general nature
Tagged bronze colored leaves, Cold temperature damage, deer, gardenia, hollies, Indian Hawthorn, mice, Osmanthus, rabbits, snow damage, snow insulation
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Pussy willows tell us spring is on the way
I know we’ve had some rough weather for this area. We’ve had substantial damage to some of our landscaping too. However, some shrubs have begun to awaken from their slumber. I’m speaking of pussy willows (Salix sp.). There are many … Continue reading
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Tagged dioecious, early bloomers, furry catkins, hardy shrubs, informal landscaping, pussy willow, salicylates, Salix, single bud scale, specimen plant, wet places
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