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Thanks, it’s an honest reaching out, too. If there’s any way I can help folks, I’m all ears (what a funny expression don’t you think?) 🤔 have a great rest of your week.

Thanks 🙏🏼… do you compost?

It really does work! I can email you the tip sheet if you like.

Absolutely. When you say making a tunnel, do you mean you dug a trench?

I find digging a hole and dropping in chopped up vegetables and things, is extremely efficient and easy to do. Besides, it puts worms and microbes to work while I’m sleeping!

Glad it was helpful! Do you practice meditation in one way or another?

Thank you for noticing. My thought is that finding God is the reason why we are here in the first place.

Do you grow onions? If you do, what’s your favorite variety? I like to experiment now and again with trying different kinds of onions. 🧅

@@TheUpBeetGardener I want to get into it soon. I love cooking with onions so being able to grow them myself and cook them would be very satisfying. I recently moved to the country out in central Texas so I think I’m going to start soon

So I can give you the best answer possible, what capacity are you composting? Is it in a tub, a 5 gallon bucket, is it done outdoors at all? As for thermometers, they do come in various stem lengths.

@@TheUpBeetGardener a 5gallon bucket and it will be inside, it is fall season and not sure if I am able to put it out in the winter/fall season

Some say, peach, some say, light, yellow, other people say it’s yellow. So that’s a very good question. Do you have a favorite color for Christmas cactus?

I wish I could mail clippings to share 😆

I wish I could mail clippings to share 😆

Good point, Susan. How is your compost doing by the way? 😄

Hi there... my favorite brand is Ladbrooke -- sturdy and easy to use. I've had mine for over 30 years and it keeps on making mini-blocks. Love it and thank you for asking the question. Have a great rest of your week. Cheers!

Yeah, I know. Sigh.

Great, @realetnancy, that’s what I’m here for. Here is my email address if anyone has questions: marion@gardenerscoach.com

Hi @DaisyDebs, I am so happy you found it helpful. That's my job. You might find this video helpful, too: ua-cam.com/video/RcOXqphEN6M/v-deo.html

Oh cool. I’d not heard of the power of fritillaria. I need to look into it. Any specific variety you recommend?

@@TheUpBeetGardener I grabbed a bulb at a nursery years ago. They multiply a lot!

@@reubenflatt8784 I'll give it a try... even in Kodiak, Alaska. Thanks!

While we have no snakes in Kodiak, Alaska, I had to look them up. And yes, will add them to the list! Thanks 🙏🏼 for mentioning gopher snakes!

You’re a good (bumblebee) Samaritan. When you see a bumblebee, not moving, most of the time she’s just resting. Often it’s because she’s too cold to fly. Her flight muscles must be 86°F before she can fly. And the spurt of energy from the sugar is often just what she needs.

Well, good question! From my limited knowledge, maggots are the larval stage of a flies' life cycle. Grubs are young beetles in a beetles' life cycle. The main takeaway is that maggots, grubs, etc., are simply one part of a lifecycle. The circle of life. Does that help?

@kenriley7087 - you’re a gem. What garden topic(s) are you most curious about? I take requests! Cheers and blessings from Kodiak!

Ah, a bluebird day is a bright sunny day... and in coastal Alaska, a sunny day is cause for celebration!

I'm SO glad! Have a great rest of your week. Thank you for stopping by with your comment.

Always wonderful to hear from you. And you caught a glimpse of the blue poppies because they bloomed later than ever before. Cool spring and early summer. Are you doing well??? 😊

Oh, I'm glad to provide a touch of inspiration towards the humble bumbles. You might enjoy Dave Goulson's UA-cam channel -- www.youtube.com/@davegoulson6831 His book, A Sting In the Tale is a really good read. Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? I'd love to know. Have a terrific week!

Thank you, truly. Have a one-derful rest of your week.

@@TheUpBeetGardener your very welcome! You have a great week too! 😄❤️

I talk to my plants all the time, starting with, "Good morning!" These days, I'm working up the courage to sprinkle plant communication and appreciation into my videos and other content. What do you think? Sorry about the loss of your plant, but happy to know you'll always have a plant of your own. There's so much to love and learn from... for sure. Thanks for hitting the pause button to drop me a note. Cheers and blessings, Marion

Do you need to aerate it more?

Just a touch higher might be all you need. Watch the linked video for more helpful tips and let me know if you have questions 😊

Until I started using a compost thermometer 🌡️ I was pretty much guessing and had potatoes 🥔 and nasturtium plants sprouting Not any more! 😉

In Kodiak, Alaska, we’ve learned to live with bears. 2/3 of Kodiak Island is a bear refuge. Around town they’re pretty much nocturnal, because they really don’t want anything to do with humans.

Share the love and appreciation for plants 🌱 ❤️

I could watch bumblebees 🐝 for hours. 🥰

Oh, kids love her. They rub her nose and make a wish. ❤️

If it was just a few days ago, if it were me, I'd lift them up (gently!) and settle them back in at a higher level. Water them in, too.

@@TheUpBeetGardener thank you

Pretty special... that's a tall one! Does it bloom fully every year?

@@TheUpBeetGardener I’m not sure, we live an hour away from each other. The tree is right in her patio area close to the house. I wish I knew how to attach a photo to this comment because it is stunningly beautiful. I do have a short video of it on my channel .

Oh, hey, @@Jimwashere -- reply with the link to your short video!

@@TheUpBeetGardener ua-cam.com/users/shortsyVQ2daDnDvE?si=Elx6vn8BfzHKLaby

@@TheUpBeetGardener My videos aren’t nearly as good as yours. I don’t like to talk on camera and I have no social media besides this UA-cam account so….

Oh, hey. You are most welcome. Do you have bumblebees around? Have a great rest of your week.

Thanks -- I just mixed it today with some ocean-shredded kelp and leaf mulch and placed around the garden for a summer fee. Happy gardening and thank you for your comment.

@@TheUpBeetGardener The plants will thank you for it!

@@PlasBachGarden -- Think they're smiling? I hope so!

@@TheUpBeetGardener 😊❤

OMG! How fun is that! I'm so tuned to their tone while in the garden, I know exactly who's making that buzz.

Thanks! The wind is blowing its yellow blossoms all over the garden right now… life in Alaska 🤪

Thank you! 😊🌞🍃

@@TheUpBeetGardener You are very welcome 🤗 ❤️. Please keep making videos because you are so amazing 🤩