They are really unafraid these days, ever since the struggle for grapes when they were unwilling to leave the grape vine even when I was less than a foot below them trying to get grapes of my own (my bunch had to live inside a bag for protection).

Apart from that good grief why is windows 11 so psycho. Forced bitlocker wt actual f?

Anyone still young who hasn't learned linux yet, heed this cautionary tale of a feeble impaired old woman having to wrestle with the forces of darkness because of her misspent youth. Do not give up your dual boot so easily.

[–] eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

My garden news, I bought cloche's for my raised beds because I'm sick of blackbirds digging up my seedlings. At least in summer I'll also be able to grow brassicas without worrying about white butterfly laying eggs everywhere.

[–] liv@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Cloches are neat! Way fewer pests as far as I can see.

I hardly ever see cabbage whites anymore. I know its sacrilege but I kind of miss them.

[–] eagleeyedtiger@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Interesting which part of the country are you in? I see enough every summer and if I plant any brassicas, they get covered in eggs during the warmer months. A few of my kale plants have already been shredded by their caterpillars and they were only planted a month ago.

[–] liv@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 month ago

I'm up north but also hang out in the waikato. When I was a kid there were a lot more butterfies in general. The little Austrslian blues used to go around in big flocks where I grew up.

I guess you're in a better position to assess the damage though!

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