Almost every year, I get our trees thinned (more sunlight - better for garden) and we seem to have EVEN MORE leaves - figure that one out! Just look at those bags of leaves, and they are big bags, too, especially the black ones. And this doesn't even show the numerous garbage cans I've already sent to the dump (And yes, D and B, we have yard waste recycling and I use that). I ask, where were you kids when I needed you???
There, it's done! Perennials cut back, leaves raked, roses trimmed, etc. I'm ready for snow now -- bring it on.
Melissa's blog had had several entries of her favorite squirrel and the hard work as he/she got ready for winter. Just look at this feeder. Almost all the corn was brought from the ground up into the feeder by the squirrel., one kernel at a time -- thousands of trips up and down the tree. Hmmmm, I just wonder if the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics would justify this effort. Logan, with all your physics awards, will you run the calculations for those of us not equally gifted?
Ah, my pool game! I played in the Utah Open last weekend and did not distinguish myself. Lost to an inferior player in 9 Ball, beat an equal (handicapped by playing level) player in 8 ball, then absolutely got dusted by a much better player from Idaho. I was not satisfied with my play, so back to the drawing board - in this case, Melissa's little flip camera, as seen in the background. The camera showed me that I have a liittle "twitch" in my follow thru which, I believe, effects the shot. Chances are the twitch gets worse under pressure ( kinda' like the yips in putting). Oh,well, gonna' continue to work on my game and compete. Keeps me young enough to rake all those leaves! Now, when Lindy and Chris get out here, I'll have some help next fall. YES!!
We had several garbage cans full of leaves(for yard waste recycling, of course) and we live in a townhome! How can trees create so many leaves every year?!?? After one year you'd think they'd give up!
ReplyDeleteSame here. We actually turned most of our leaves (from one GINORMOUS tree next to our lot) into mulch this fall. I shredded the leaves with a lawnmower, created a fenced-off area in our back yard, and the leaves are going to chill there for the winter, so, hopefully by spring, they will be nice and deteriorated, ready for the yard! Good job nature!
ReplyDeleteDuncan good use of your leaves - better than we've done. A compost hint - ensure the pile stays moist (not a problem in Seattle, I expect), throw a little soil in the pile for bacteria, and a few cups of yard fertilizer also helps to break down the leaves. Send consultation fee to 2299 Wyoming St.
ReplyDeleteAnd worms! Dunc and Betsy, don't forget to throw in some worms so they can eat the leaves and turn them into nutritious worm poop . . . . or something like that. (Jody's the expert on vermiculture, not me.)
ReplyDeleteThe people I got this idea from actually just told me to add a layer of grass clippings followed bu the layer of leaves. Enough nitrogen to break down those tough leaves! Here's hopin'.
ReplyDeleteYay for yard waste! That is serious load of leaves and branches. Hope you figure out the pool twitch! I'm currently working intensely on aligning my right knee correctly while running - should end up strengthening my leg overall and prevent future injuries. It is tough to retrain the body though!
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