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darkelf105There are ants all over my miniature roses. And gross eggs on the buds. I thought I might have had aphids and that was what was attracting the ants, but clearly the ants are just assholes that won't leave. So, I'm probably going to sprinkle everything in diatomaceous earth and spray with garlic and water. And hope for the best because I really, really don't want to resort to chemicals on the plants.
On a happier aside, the ant problem has given me an excuse to plant some hyssop in hopes of attracting ladybugs. I'm also dragging the significant other to the local gardening center because obviously big, deep pots are the best birthday present evar. Well, if someone has given you a bag of heirloom carrot seeds with promises that the carrots will be a mix of yellow, white, orange, pink and purple, they are. And some yummy beefsteak tomato seeds. I think it is much too late in the Ohio growing season to be starting stuff from seeds, so I have my doubts about whether any of it will do any good, but the seeds will go to waste because I don't really know how to preserve them...aaaaaaaaaaaaand having successfully grown from seed chives, cilantro, minto and dill aaaaaaaaaaaand having used them all recently in cooking, I just want the rush of awesome feelings you get from the accomplishment. Plus, right now all the experience I can get is going to be very valuable, even the failures.
On a happier aside, the ant problem has given me an excuse to plant some hyssop in hopes of attracting ladybugs. I'm also dragging the significant other to the local gardening center because obviously big, deep pots are the best birthday present evar. Well, if someone has given you a bag of heirloom carrot seeds with promises that the carrots will be a mix of yellow, white, orange, pink and purple, they are. And some yummy beefsteak tomato seeds. I think it is much too late in the Ohio growing season to be starting stuff from seeds, so I have my doubts about whether any of it will do any good, but the seeds will go to waste because I don't really know how to preserve them...aaaaaaaaaaaaand having successfully grown from seed chives, cilantro, minto and dill aaaaaaaaaaaand having used them all recently in cooking, I just want the rush of awesome feelings you get from the accomplishment. Plus, right now all the experience I can get is going to be very valuable, even the failures.