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What's growing on, Beehaw? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 month ago by LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org to c/greenspace@beehaw.org
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Our state inspection was this morning (we passed!) and we're in full plant splitting mode. Today is catnip, irises, and a few more purple flowering raspberries that have begun sprouting from around the bases of our mature plants. Yesterday I gave Juniper the task of separating the yarrow cuttings from the mother plant, and she seemed to really enjoy it.

What's growing on with you all?

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[–] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Regarding your leaves and branches - consider leaving them for a bit longer! Pollinating insects will often emerge earlier than other insects like ladybugs and fireflies, which appreciate the leaf litter being available for raising their young.

[–] ninjaphysics@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Oh, thank you for this! Any excuse to enjoy one more weekend preparing/resting rather than doing the hard labor. Especially if it means I'm helping out our friends!