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Rebecca J Hanna
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Assemblage Artist , Wisdom Keeper, Conspiracy Researcher, Bibliophile, Herbivore, Big Pharma Anarchist, Child of the 60's, Pronoia Advocate, Comedic Reliefian, Twin Peaks and Dirk Gently fan, Zen is my default daily reset, Jedi wannabe, American born with Irish and Blackfoot roots, anti-woke, More CO2 please (the trees asked me to add this), doer of useful old school stuff
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Rebjane63 10 months ago
image Artwork: “Starry Eyes" by Anna Seed
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Rebjane63 10 months ago
Credit: Gardening Success Tips (Facebook) These garden guardians work hard behind the scenes to protect your veggies — no sprays needed! - Ladybugs feast on aphids and soft-bodied pests - Syrphid flies (hoverflies) pollinate and their larvae control aphids - Ground beetles (Carabes) hunt slugs, larvae, and caterpillars - Green lacewings (Chrysopa) devour thrips and mealybugs - Rove beetles (Staphylin) eat fly larvae and mites - Ichneumon wasps target caterpillars from the inside out - Earwigs (Forficula) help control aphids and other pests at night #gardening image
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Rebjane63 10 months ago
Credit: Historical House (Facebook) 🍎 Create a thriving mini-ecosystem under your apple tree with this balanced companion planting guild: 🌿 Borage improves pollination and deters pests with its bright blue blooms. 🌼 Yarrow attracts beneficial insects and enhances soil nutrient uptake. 🧄 Chives keep aphids away while boosting tree resistance to disease. 🍃 Artemisia helps suppress weeds and repels unwanted insects. 🌸 Marigolds control nematodes and brighten the guild with natural pest-fighting power. 🌺 Nasturtiums act as a trap crop for aphids and whiteflies, drawing them away from your tree. 💡 Tip: Mulch well and allow plants to form a living groundcover—this boosts moisture retention and suppresses weeds naturally. #gardening #companionplants #appletrees image
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Rebjane63 10 months ago
Credit: Feedy Life Hacks (Facebook) "WHEN THE CROW FEELS SICK… IT LOOKS FOR ANTS Just as you read. When a crow feels unwell, it perches near an ant nest, spreads its wings, stays still, and lets the ants attack it. They do it for a powerful reason: ants spray its body with formic acid, a substance that acts as a natural antiparasitic. This acid helps the crow eliminate fungi, bacteria, and parasites, allowing it to recover without the need for medicine. This behavior is called “anting” and has been observed in various bird species. It’s an incredible example of animal self-medication. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its silent wisdom!" #Nature image