General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Pt.41 Visit with Friends, 1 by Starzz

Starzz wrote:
Hi Liz,
Your raccoon ammonia fix is a great idea..I'll keep it in mind if they get bad here.
My neighbours had a pair up in a tree on their front lawn..screeching at each other.
I had paw prints on my spa cover two nights ago. When I lie in bed and hear noises outside I just figure it is the raccoons.
Yes, I am happliy playing around with my little lawn tractor and trailer now.
Betty..any word on buying your sister's John Deere. Wouldn't that be wonderful for you. They are so much help when having the trailer.

Hi Cat..I'm with you..it has climbed to 3c here now with the sun shining.Too cold to go out and play yet.

Judy..you asked about your Oriental lily..hang in and be patient..they sometimes take a bit of time to show themselves. I planted four new oriental lily roots/bulbs ? in pots for now..or maybe I will just leave them in the pots to place where I feel they will show themselves the best. I read recently that the red lily beetles don't seem to get on the ones grown in pots. I have to be very vigilent and crush any red beetles as soon as I see them..or they will devour all the leaves. If you see any black bits (looks like black soil) on your leaves wipe them off.as they are the eggs. Some people have even removed all their lillies from their gardens because of the destruction these beetles cause. I only started having them about 3 years ago. Never had a problem before that.. A garden expert on the radio said there is no spray to protect against them. Best is hand picking.
But to me the Oriental lily is a glorious boom to see and the fragrance can't be beat.

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