tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post8440838854048301341..comments2023-11-24T12:31:19.294-07:00Comments on Microcosm: A Balancing ActStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-91813819427403057212011-04-24T13:55:14.355-06:002011-04-24T13:55:14.355-06:00aloha,
i enjoyed reading your post this morning, ...aloha,<br /><br />i enjoyed reading your post this morning, thanks for sharing this.Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-2310624951003763972011-04-23T21:14:54.074-06:002011-04-23T21:14:54.074-06:00The Sage Butterfly--Thanks for stopping by and com...The Sage Butterfly--Thanks for stopping by and commenting, and for all the work you've done in organizing the project!<br /><br />Gabrielle, I didn't think to check what kind they were and am afraid I wouldn't have known even if I had looked. From what I can tell from a quick google search, they probably are the Asian variety--out here, at least, they're not the home invaders that they are in other parts of the country, so we don't have the nuisance factor to contend with and can just enjoy feeding them aphids.<br /><br />p3chandan, I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one! It's hard (for me) to learn to let things work out for themselves. And thank you!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-76205084046088662042011-04-23T21:07:35.642-06:002011-04-23T21:07:35.642-06:00b_a_g, it's been kind of startling (in a good ...b_a_g, it's been kind of startling (in a good way) to realize that the garden has grown up enough to be trustworthy now. I enjoyed your own list today and the way you framed it.<br /><br />Diana, with all the wildlife you have hanging about, I would think your garden could sort itself fairly quickly. :)<br /><br />Donna, I will send them your way as soon as they have finished chowing down here. They will be fat and sassy by the time they head north.<br /><br />Jean, recycling may not be quite serious enough to count as a "theme" in <i>Murder Must Advertise</i>... :) It's funny how things stick with you--the idea of "frivoling" in the typists' room is another one I remember from there. <br /><br />I definitely agree--a wealth of inspiration in the books people have chosen! I'm so glad you asked me to be part of this project.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-63586052750361808982011-04-23T20:35:38.731-06:002011-04-23T20:35:38.731-06:00Mud, thanks! I'm hoping those lady bugs get b...Mud, thanks! I'm hoping those lady bugs get busy--the sand cherries aren't nearly as tasty as pie cherries, but they're perfectly good in sauces and such, and I'm counting on them this year!<br /><br />Holley, glad to know the lady bugs are spreading the wealth around. I really do swear by the Cunningham book, for what it's worth.<br /><br />Donna, it looks like the aphids are already under much better control, so I think the cherries will be fine. Since I have four of them in a small space, if one of them ends up with a plague, they all probably will, so I'm really relieved that the lady bugs have been so hungry. Having a natural balance does make life easier all the way around... With your love for the southwest, I think the Archbishop book would be right up your alley. Not much actually happens in it--mostly a lovely series of vignettes.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297253093260251145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-2755680122188119052011-04-23T08:16:04.816-06:002011-04-23T08:16:04.816-06:00I guess Im also guilty of the same thing like you,...I guess Im also guilty of the same thing like you, cut away all the curled leaves! Now I must look closely for the beetles if they are any. Thanks for sharing this information. Great photo of the beetle munching the aphid!p3chandanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103679390426867817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-46733649363501871122011-04-22T13:10:55.013-06:002011-04-22T13:10:55.013-06:00do you know if they were/are actual lady bugs or t...do you know if they were/are actual lady bugs or the asian beetle? I barely see lady bugs by me now- i would hope that the hated asian beetle might bring some good (like this) to my gardens!gabrielle@flowerbulbcrazy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997554115681877885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-24826372253150266572011-04-22T06:36:41.716-06:002011-04-22T06:36:41.716-06:00I am happy with you at the discovery of the lady b...I am happy with you at the discovery of the lady beetles. Nature does have a way of balancing things out if we just let it. Your selection of books is varied, and yet, relevant. All of those subjects are related to sustainability in one form or another. What a great list of reads! I have not read that particular book from Willa Cather...another to add to my list. Thank you so much for participating in The Earth Day Reading Project and Happy Earth Day!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-34605053865738245752011-04-21T21:27:28.887-06:002011-04-21T21:27:28.887-06:00Stacy, I'm having so much fun seeing the books...Stacy, I'm having so much fun seeing the books people choose for this project. Such a wealth of inspiration! I haven't read any of these books, and they clearly need to go on my list. I have read Murder Must Advertise, but had somehow missed the recycling theme. :-) -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-70275364991975935052011-04-21T20:15:41.476-06:002011-04-21T20:15:41.476-06:00You really have the ladybugs on patrol. I can alw...You really have the ladybugs on patrol. I can always use them when they are done there. Send 'em up north.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-39023148933730150772011-04-21T14:36:00.476-06:002011-04-21T14:36:00.476-06:00We have the leaf curl on Mackaya bella, and the la...We have the leaf curl on Mackaya bella, and the ladybirds. Now I shall 'trust my garden' to sort itself ;~)Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-6749596323790017912011-04-21T12:41:06.046-06:002011-04-21T12:41:06.046-06:00Stacy - I like your words "I should have trus...Stacy - I like your words "I should have trusted my garden". Thanks for linking to my blog and inviting me to join the Earth Day Reading Project. I'm working on it.b-a-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565084697297328338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-30462925835176809432011-04-21T10:45:57.953-06:002011-04-21T10:45:57.953-06:00Stacy I am sorry to hear about the tree...we learn...Stacy I am sorry to hear about the tree...we learn those lessons and then we move on the wiser we hope...my use of chemicals on the lawn kept critters at bay and veggies growing lackluster at best ...I have learned so much in the last few years and now we have more wildlife and we feel better for it...striving for the balance in our lives and our gardens is necessary and important...I will check out the books...I had heard about the Archbishop book before but as yet had not read it...Happy Earth Day. I had fun participating in the project as well...Donnahttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-44031336214316137432011-04-21T08:56:32.840-06:002011-04-21T08:56:32.840-06:00I have seen a record number of ladybugs this year....I have seen a record number of ladybugs this year. Glad to see them! You've named a couple of books I've never heard of, and they sound very interesting. Great shot of the eggs!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534450478022541384.post-22114471925929310412011-04-21T07:28:11.386-06:002011-04-21T07:28:11.386-06:00Great photos! That's alot of lady bugs too. ...Great photos! That's alot of lady bugs too. I hope they take care of your problem for you!Mudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678314234179160996noreply@blogger.com