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21 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said:

Mine are growing in a 15” wide pot… I kind of just randomly placed them… probably 15-20 currently in the pot 

You'll want to pull the smallest ones when the tops reach 3" or so tall.

1 hour ago, CoastalWx said:

What about Milky spore?

Not warm enough up here, and even if it was, takes years to establish and have an impact.

23 minutes ago, Lava Rock said:

GrubX now or end of month? Yes, I'm still considering the nematodes:)

This may come to you as a shock, but...

Nematodes now and again in late August

Although, with this dry stretch coming up the only day you'd have to apply is tomorrow, so you may be able to use them unless you plan on watering the area in the evening when you apply them, and then again the next morning AND evening to ensure the soil stays moist enough for them to do their thing.

11 minutes ago, tamarack said:

Did the public launch get blocked due to invasive water plants?  That's what happened at the Rt 27/Belgrade launch on Messalonskee - milfoil there.

I would assume so, but I wasn't going there when it wasn't blocked.  They do have signs up about invasive fish, interestingly enough.

On the note of invasive plants...The stream I fish for stocked brookies in (Pleasant River, Windham) seems to have them now.  This is the first time I've ever noticed some type of green plant (not algae) growing on many of the rocks in the stream in my 10 years fishing there.  It's curious because the stream isn't downstream from any lakes as far as I can tell.  

@PowderBeard  Welcome (or soon to be) to the area!

It's a bit further south than where you're at, but Highland Lake on the Westbrook/Windham/Falmouth line is a goldmine for small and largemouth.  The only motor boats on there are from waterfront properties.  The only public boat launch is on the south side of the pond, but even then it's blocked so you have to carry in your non-motorized vessel.  I'm out there in my canoe a bunch in the summer as it's the closest freshwater spot to me, be happy to take you out when you're settled in.

7 minutes ago, dendrite said:

I do like the concept of getting functional use out of your property for you and the wildlife versus a synthetic, pesticide/herbicide laden lawn that isn’t natural and isn’t self sustaining. Suburban Americans in the 50s and 60s decided it was important to have a lush, grass-only lawn. I try to encourage people I know away from that. 

Sounds like you have a lot going on, amazing.  And I'm right there with you on the quoted part.  I don't mean to dump on others either.  I think there's a misconception out there that having a functional/sustainable yard is way more work than maintaining a lawn.  It's really not, especially for properties <1 acre.  The amount of time and money sunk into lawn care is equitable to creating what we're aiming for, and you actually get something (food) out of it.

1 minute ago, CoastalWx said:

I don't view a lawn as some do. Yes it takes up the most real estate of the property, but it combines nicely with the plant beds, trees, Rock outcrops etc that I have.  I do appreciate that aspect of it. 

I get the plant gardens, but what happens when I have thousands and thousands of sq feet of plants that need to be watered constantly in the summer? When it gets hot and dry, I don't water my lawn like I do with plantings etc. So I dunno...for me I'm not sure that method is as Earth Friendly. At least in my area.

it's not for everyone, for sure.  The whole concept requires planning, and initial work to create the gardens.  It's cheap(er) because you're using materials you have on hand (compost, cardboard), and once the gardens are going it's little maintenance. 

The lasagna method is super effective at moisture retention, which helps, and we're selective about what we plant and where to minimize maintenance an maximize plant health.  We have four 55 gallon rain barrels, and for areas that require more frequent watering we're attaching either drip lines or just attach a hose, open the spigot, and let them gravity feed (they're up on risers).

56 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

Go Lawnless.      Lets just pretend we live in El Paso and get 40 yds of river stone delivered.

I know you're joking but that actually is the long term goal.  Maybe not 100% of the lawn but hopefully 75% of it. 

Each year we reduce the size of the lawn via lasagna gardening and woodchip (free from the city) paths.  After a winter to "cook down", the space is ready to plant flowers, food, trees - whatever. 

Way less maintenance than a lawn and actually produces food for us and the bees.

I think I'm going to give this a shot. No Mow May.

Grass up here isn't at mowing length yet, anyways, and dandelions and creeping Charlie are just starting to bloom.

https://beecityusa.org/no-mow-may/

Side benefit:  It'll drive the monochrome-striving, always-fertilizing, over-watering neighbors nuts too.

8 hours ago, OceanStWx said:

Worms where the kids play definitely got my attention too, but from what I've read this type doesn't survive above 30C, so they die if ingested.

your kids eat worms, too?  I thought mine might be the only ones...

18 hours ago, dendrite said:

So you only had to treat once? I'm still leaning that route, but tiny worms still scare me with my chickens. I know these are beneficial and considered safe for animals, but anything roundworm gives me pause.

I ended up treating in the spring and fall, but essentially two different areas of the lawn.  I didn't have chickens at the time, but I'm with you...I don't think I would have treated anywhere near their run (we don't let them free range in the actual yard, anyways, but still...)

7 hours ago, OceanStWx said:

That was my plan, but in reading up on it, it sounds like I may have missed my chance to do it as they won't really target what's in the ground now. I may have to wait until later in summer to get the newly hatched grubs.

The optimal time is definitely in the late summer.  I did do one spring application and it seemed to stop the damage area.  I have an area on the far edge of my property I'm watching right now, the only area I've never treated.  I'd like to hit it before they hatch and lay more in the areas I've already treated, so I'm waiting for the right conditions.  I need the soil temp to be above 44F and for it to be a nice cloudy wet day (like today).  Might get the temp high enough next week, we'll see.

On 4/21/2022 at 4:12 PM, OceanStWx said:

I was going to try and go the natural route with the kids playing in the yard, but based on what I saw I think I might nuke it. 

Nematodes, my man. Haven't found a grub since treating 2 years ago. They will be more effective and environmentally safe than any chemical.

32 minutes ago, Lava Rock said:

Peepers are out already. Way early

Right on time for me, 3/31 was the first observed peeper this year.

For 3 of the last 5 years, peepers have first sang on March 31, with 4/5/20 & 3/24/21 being the other two years. 

There's been rumors of war and wars that have been
The meaning of life has been lost with the wind
And there's some people thinkin' that the end is close by
'Stead of learnin' to live, they are learnin' to die
Let me die in my footsteps before I go down under the ground

go out and live, ya weenies.

just bought $1000 worth of TP let's do this baby

2 minutes ago, IowaStorm05 said:

I'm sorry, but I don't understand what that means.

As depicted, the goods don't make it to MBY.   Outliers at this point, but curious regardless.

59 minutes ago, IowaStorm05 said:

00z RAP

2 minutes ago, powderfreak said:

Bumped up QPF to the north... good mid-level signals up north as the H5 and H7 vorts track just under here with the northern side of the circulation right overhead.

 

LBSW for us up here. OUCH.

1 minute ago, dryslot said:

For one, The primary is weaker as well as the secondary, Little more confluence too, But its the off hr Euro so take it FWIW.

Appreciate it.  Worth watching up this way for sure.

1 minute ago, MJOatleast7 said:

By any chance was
one of his children named Shira?


.

not creepy at all

what are the synoptic features that pushed the Euro south?  

6 minutes ago, moneypitmike said:

It's right up there with snow not sticking in October.

Gonna have a hard time meeting some of these snow map totals that fail to take that strong late Feb sun angle into consideration, ya know?  Take 'em down, it's nape season now!

37 minutes ago, OceanStWx said:

Had to give my boy his sled early that Christmas so he could actually use it before our 21 inches was wiped out. His first taste of true winter disappointment.

That's why I only ask my kids to phone in reports for "Trace" measurements and depth readings of "0".  Gotta keep expectations low as long as possible.

11 hours ago, Damage In Tolland said:

I’ve seen people walk out with 8-10 cases . 2-3k

That place must print money.  I thought Bissell did, this place is Bissell on steroids.  Saw several people loading out handtrucks with 6 or 7 cases a whack.  And that was 8PM on a "quiet" Friday nighr.

2 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

During the height of Covid for over a year they only had pick up option. They weren’t open except for can pickup at curbside . They were the last brewery to open back up again. Was infuriating 

I bet. I'll pop in for a quick pint grab a mixed case and call it good.  Appreciate the tips!

5 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said:

You must be at Deerfield. I was thinking Charlton. They don’t have drive thru there. 

Yeah I'm in Charlton.  Must've misread the options.