Ever wonder, “Can Bearded Dragons Eat Purple Cabbage?” Learn if purple cabbage is good for your scaly friends and the possible advantages and disadvantages of adding it to their diet.
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Perhaps as you’ve strolled through your garden lately, you’ve looked at a plant and thought, “What’s eating you?” It can be tricky to discern what is doing the munching when the muncher is nowhere to be found. Some telltale signs paired with a little knowledge can help you sleuth out the culprits.
Start by assessing the magnitude of the damage. Whole leaves or twigs disappearing overnight is often the work of vertebrate critters like deer and rabbits. Deer damage appears like plant material has been ripped or torn off. Newly planted annuals are often pulled right out of the ground. Deer love flower buds and tender new growth. On the other hand, Rabbits leave very sharply trimmed stems cut at a nearly 45-degree angle. Once you have discerned who is doing the nibbling, you can choose fencing, repellent products, or even replace the plants with less-palatable options. For more information, see HGIC 2362, Wildlife Control.
Another culprit that could defoliate your plants is the humble caterpillar. There are many species, some of which have specific host preferences. Some caterpillars can be difficult to catch in the act, dropping to the ground at the first sign of a threat. You can often find their droppings or frass as evidence. There are two important things I’d like you to remember about caterpillars. Firstly, caterpillars eventually have an adult form. All the butterflies and moths once started as hungry caterpillars. If you value native butterflies and moths, go easy on the control methods you choose. You may accept some damage as a small price to pay now for a little winged beauty later. Secondly, there is often a biological option for caterpillar control. Limit the risk of unintended injury to other insects and
Ever wonder, “Can Bearded Dragons Eat Purple Cabbage?” Learn if purple cabbage is good for your scaly friends and the possible advantages and disadvantages of adding it to their diet.
We’ll soon be trading in lazy summer days for long nights of studying. So, it’s important to make sure you have a space to ease you into back-to-school season. There are lots to consider when setting up the perfect study area: you want a space that’s organized, helps you focus, and feels comfortable (and stylish) enough to sit around for hours.
Today, we bring you an external expert to the table to tell us some nifty gardening tricks. Nicky Roeber is the Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres. Here, he shares his top tips for creating a garden that can be packed up and moved — perfect for green-fingered members of “generation rent”.
One of the most beautiful and delicious fruits, kiwis are favorites of both children and adults alike. However, like camu camu, these bright green fruits might be most adored by the wellness community, as they're incredibly nutritious. One potential health benefit of kiwi that's been causing some buzz recently? Eating one before bed might help you sleep better—and as it turns out, that might be true.
Wondering What Do Moths Eat? Delve into the intriguing world of these fascinating insects and explore their diverse eating habits in this detailed guide.
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As the year passes, and as each new season settles upon us, we are blessed with abundant and various seasonal crops and produce. While in most mainstream grocery stores, we can now find our favorite foods all year round; however, many prefer to eat what is being grown specifically in that season. Here in South Carolina, entities such as Certified SC Grown is just one example of an organization that is working to bridge the gap between field and plate, making finding local, seasonal fruits and vegetables more attainable.
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October 31, 2022“Soul, Soul, a soul cake!I pray thee, good missus, a soul cake!One for Peter, two for Paul,Three for Him what made us all!Soul Cake, soul cake, please good missus, a soul cake.An apple, a pear, a plum, or a cherry, any good thing to make us all merry.One for Peter, two for Paul, and three for Him who made us all!”
Spring has officially sprung here in South Carolina. While we are all familiar with the term “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes, there is another aspect of our lives that could use some decluttering: our eating habits. By implementing these simple nutrition tips, we not only improve our health but also improve the environment and our communities.