What did you do in the garden today?

[chicken opey]

Whomever told you that about Arkansas was misinformed. I have relocated coons, possums, foxes, snakes, and mice caught on my property to a state park located about 10 miles away. The park Rangers have been more than happy to accommodate me and even take them further into the tree line than I care to walk to release them.

I don't judge how others deal with their pest problems. To each their own. But I personally don't want to kill an animal that is just trying to survive....as long as it isn't a threat to other people or animals. I have put down a coon and a skunk which seemed to either have rabies or distemper. But unless they seem obviously ill, I won't kill them but instead elect to relocate them somewhere that they won't become a problem for me or someone else.

It was a gardening forum. Someone was having garden destroyed by raccoons and I told her about trapping and relocating to a park. The rangers knew we were doing it to and were ok w it. We picked densely forested areas.

 

[Molpet]

It was a gardening forum. Someone was having garden destroyed by raccoons and I told her about trapping and relocating to a park. The rangers knew we were doing it to and were ok w it. We picked densely forested areas.

Most states it's legal with landowners permission.
I have such a problem with townfolk dumping their problems that I have to deal with.... that I try to discourage everyone .
I'm up to 122 raccoons since 2021. Most wouldn't go in the box trap and I have to use dog proof with marshmallow so I don't catch feral cats.
The local wildlife rehabilitation center was told this year, by IL state, to refuse orphan raccoons because of population explosion of racoons. I would say they were all dumped here but I'm catching adults.

 

[jerryse]

Had my first fried okra of the season yesterday. Hollyhock starts are growing like weeds. The largest were 3 inches tall 6 weeks ago. Most are pink. The first pic is from a packet of Country Romance mix.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

Those look phenomenal

Sure do! Like cover of a gardening magazine worthy!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

Whomever told you that about Arkansas was misinformed. I have relocated coons, possums, foxes, snakes, and mice caught on my property to a state park located about 10 miles away. The park Rangers have been more than happy to accommodate me and even take them further into the tree line than I care to walk to release them.

I don't judge how others deal with their pest problems. To each their own. But I personally don't want to kill an animal that is just trying to survive....as long as it isn't a threat to other people or animals. I have put down a coon and a skunk which seemed to either have rabies or distemper. But unless they seem obviously ill, I won't kill them but instead elect to relocate them somewhere that they won't become a problem for me or someone else.

Ditto, I like the live & let live way, whenever possible. I've relocated many hawks, an Eagle & a few owls when I was with Tri State Bird Rescue. It's a good feeling when they soar away healthy after some TLC & recuperation.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

No they do not.

Well, one weird hen, Sweetie, unbelievably friendly, I got her this past year & she was raised by a family with a little girl who loved her. Sweetie must've thought the crinkle sound of me wearing that giant trash bag meant that I had some huge mealworms...she was all over me! Trying to jump up in my lap, hitting wet plastic bag & sliding off, looking tilting her head & pecking my DIY poncho & looking intently at my face with a quizzical expression...like where are the worms! Made me laugh. Yup, she thought her human mama was a giant mealworm bag.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I bought a new toy! We now have a Polaris Pro XP 4 RZR. The sport trim. I'm stoked.

I watered today. The rest of the day was haggling and Costco. Had to drive pretty far to go buy the toy.... Picking it up tomorrow.

Sounds like fun in the forecast!

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

Fig tree is really shooting up now that we are getting rain most days. Lima beans are blooming again. Will wait to see if any beans form.
Glad to have a break from the heat!!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

Fig tree is really shooting up now that we are getting rain most days. Lima beans are blooming again. Will wait to see if any beans form.
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Your young Fig tree looks awesome. One I got during the heatwave needed TLC but is doing well, too. Fresh figs are So delicious!

 

[SmiYa0126]

Fig tree is really shooting up now that we are getting rain most days. Lima beans are blooming again. Will wait to see if any beans form.
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It's crazy how much cooler.it felt just to be in the high 80s. It was in the 60s last night, I have the windows open and running fans.