tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post1089712560033244942..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: the garden of good and evilSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-63746803499424232902010-09-09T12:38:15.759-05:002010-09-09T12:38:15.759-05:00I, too, labored on Labor Day. I don't belong t...I, too, labored on Labor Day. I don't belong to a union, there's no mandate that I get a day off on that day. My boss is Yours Truly and this time of year she's a harsh taskmistress. But she gives me most of the year off, so I have no room to complain. I do wish I had a day with Northeastern weather so I could attack my garden, but I'll have to wait at least a month for that. Meanwhile I can only admire your energy and get back to my computer.1st Matehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276608080436409432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-61829040063519826892010-09-07T12:11:48.398-05:002010-09-07T12:11:48.398-05:00Steve - you may have the convention of yellow jack...Steve - you may have the convention of yellow jackets that we eradicated two years ago from the base of the deodar tree in front. I can say without a doubt, leave it to the pros. And if you want to fill another green can, just holler. Our yard service hauls the debris away, leaving our big can for banana peels and egg shells.Adriennenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-89123712871462051332010-09-07T10:26:38.295-05:002010-09-07T10:26:38.295-05:00Yellow jackets seem to really like ivy for some re...Yellow jackets seem to really like ivy for some reason. I was trimming the ivy around the steps yesterday and had to step back for a few minutes when a small gang of wasps decided to investigate. Once they moved on I finished the job. There have been yellow jacket nests in the ivy bank before and although a neighbor had a great idea which involved kerosene I chose to use a professional. No problems since.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116003505981775253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-91632249856687905272010-09-07T08:54:48.238-05:002010-09-07T08:54:48.238-05:00Calypso -- I am happy to stick to patrolling my sm...Calypso -- I am happy to stick to patrolling my small patch of land.<br /><br />Rosas Clan -- The blackberries seem to appear out of nowhere. And this year, thistles are everywhere. A lot from my neighbor's untended border.<br /><br />Chrissy -- I may consider a wasp eradication service. (Felipe could do something with that line.) They are nesting in a tight area. Even with the spray, I will need to be right on top of them to do a good job.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-65786590719705310372010-09-07T08:50:01.559-05:002010-09-07T08:50:01.559-05:00How fortunate that you get to put your clippings i...How fortunate that you get to put your clippings in the Recycle bin. We have to neatly pile ours up on the curb and wait for a month for the City of Scttosdale to pick it up. Then acourse we have a huge wind storm come and blow it all into each others yards. We end up picking stuff up all over again.<br />I suggest you call a bee/pest service to take care of the wasps. It really is much more effective.Chrissy y Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401701589592600309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-83200800508963521252010-09-07T08:45:38.804-05:002010-09-07T08:45:38.804-05:00Blackberry bushes in Oregon... I remember those. j...Blackberry bushes in Oregon... I remember those. jaja. Good luck on the Irish ending to your problem. Careful not to get stung.Rosas Clan in Tulumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264493777912893859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-78632820628614955312010-09-07T07:03:51.163-05:002010-09-07T07:03:51.163-05:00But, at least, my borders are now in better shape ...<i>But, at least, my borders are now in better shape than some national ones.</i><br /><br />Better than having to clean up those <i>other</i> borders.<br /><br />We would be better off with none ;-)Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-39485835325930992322010-09-06T23:02:38.047-05:002010-09-06T23:02:38.047-05:00Leah -- He must have known my grandfather, as well...Leah -- He must have known my grandfather, as well. A man of style. Wore a tweed jacket, tie, and fedora to spade the garden.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-75769273649621724152010-09-06T21:57:28.349-05:002010-09-06T21:57:28.349-05:00My grandfather used to tell me as a child that Lab...My grandfather used to tell me as a child that Labor Day was the day one should work the hardest. He would be proud of your efforts.One Small Vozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966486789164013039noreply@blogger.com