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A yapping gremlin frolicking in her garden β˜€οΈ 24 | she/her | married | plant science BS | home gardener | books & journals | void mom πŸˆβ€β¬› | gamer | gemini β˜€οΈ libra πŸŒ™ & rising

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Ask the Meteorologist: Why are Bradford pear trees more than just a smelly nuisance? The invasive species has gotten so out of control, that some North Carolina counties have a bounty on it!

How to properly prune Bradford Pear trees:

1. Cut horizontally as close to ground level as possible
2. Cut an β€œx” into the remaining stump. This will promote rot after rainy weather
3. Consider planting native trees of your local region

www.wral.com/weather/ask-...

11.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you are posting pictures of budding and flowering trees you are doing God's work and please do continue.

09.03.2026 12:51 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

PSA: If you can, support your local Library!

Thanks πŸ’™πŸ“š #BookSky

08.03.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 317 πŸ” 66 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1

I’m at the point in my life where I think the system isn’t broken. It’s working as intended.

08.03.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well of course there’s no money for universal healthcare & education, child care, free lunch programs.

Our lovely (complete sarcasm) government spends it on war.

Nothing fuels the capitalist machine like war.

07.03.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our media is controlled by Israel

07.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The US has always been this way.

Our history textbooks are heavily whitewashed.

Our history taught in a way to convince us we’re the greatest nation.

07.03.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to the United States of Israel

07.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senators demand investigation after ninth American killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers in West Bank Lawmakers cite β€˜consistent pattern’ in which Americans are being killed β€˜without justice or accountability’

Trump isn't just not protecting Palestinians. He's not protecting Americans. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

07.03.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I just realized my grow lights have been slowly breaking lmao buzz kill 😩

07.03.2026 01:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Companion gardening can help make the most out of a designated area

06.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They don’t want the youth to be intelligent

06.03.2026 03:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Brazilian frog might be the first pollinating amphibian known to science Nectar-loving tree frog likely moves pollen from flower to flower

A Brazilian frog may have inadvertently hopped into the pollinator category

scim.ag/45o9RrY

05.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Compost tumbler emptied & started anew. All seeds started in plug trays a couple weeks back. Lastly, the garden beds have been topped off with more media.

I don’t think I’ve ever been this on track with my gardening schedule 🌱

04.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We’re meant to be living alongside with nature. Nature isn’t something we’re supposed to conquer or control. I find this to be very beautiful for both nature & humans.

04.03.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wanna live in a greenhouse.

28.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

They literally said if we can’t afford children then don’t have them

27.02.2026 03:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s sad that no social media platform is safe from shadow banning

26.02.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œI don’t think a lot of people realize how things in Washington and in Europe affect us right here.”

Did they not learn anything from Trump’s first presidency?

26.02.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

When I was in elementary school if a student wasn’t up to date on specific vaccines they weren’t allowed on school property

25.02.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can hear lawn mowers in the distance. Spring is finally on the way :)

25.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Edibles aren’t hitting like usual. I guess I’ll have to raw dog life for a bit

25.02.2026 00:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder if they regret voting against their own livelihood. Looks like I’ll be doing lots of gardening this year.

24.02.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A tall tree covered in snow. Photo taken in upstate, NY.

A tall tree covered in snow. Photo taken in upstate, NY.

A mini greenhouse with seeded plants for the garden. Photo taken in piedmont NC.

A mini greenhouse with seeded plants for the garden. Photo taken in piedmont NC.

The photo my mom sent me (left) vs my response (right)

22.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m manifesting this year’s garden is the best I have ever planned.

20.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love seeing all the Ramadan cats on my TikTok fyp

19.02.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Elizabeth Lawrence’s book called A Southern Garden.

Cover of Elizabeth Lawrence’s book called A Southern Garden.

A Southern Garden by E. Lawrence, a book written 80 some years ago. Based on a gardener’s notes in piedmont NC.

Interesting to compare landscaping/gardening from then to now. Very encouraging to know my garden notes may not be for nothing after all.

#booksky #gardening #landscaping

17.02.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mikie’s void Rudy laying on her workout mat

Mikie’s void Rudy laying on her workout mat

The best workout buddy (when he’s not tearing up my mat)

#catsofbluesky #void #voidofbluesky

17.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Once the snow melted, you bet I was out in my front garden beds weeding & seeding

16.02.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Recently I switched from smoking to homemade edibles. 11/10 recommend

15.02.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0