Re: Aloha Even

Re >> I have been known to knit and crochet, but I'm lousy at sewing,
> needlepoint and embroidery :(.

So then, does the name instead mean you have a sense of humor, as in: you'll
be keeping us in stitches?

Kitty
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Fernsler" <kmwos@korora.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Aloha Even


> Thanks!
>
> Yep!  I have a smallish patch of dill and fennel on the side
> of the house.  Strangely did not prevent caterpillars from
> finding and helping themselves to my carrots!
>
> Well, it's not their fault.  I'll have to try to put up signs
> to redirect the parents to the dill/fennel patch.  It shouldn't
> be hard to find, it's next to the butterfly weed.
>
> We always know when they're around because the yard smells like
> an herbal smorgasbord as they munch away.
>
> The swallowtails appear to like Rue (Ruta graveolens) as well.
> The plant was here when we first moved in 10 years ago, which was
> when I first noticed the little caterpillar guys.  They're helping
> me keep it under control, I figure :) .
>
> No insecticides here.  I've been known to dump those green Asian
> beetles into a cup of soapy water from time to time, but that's
> about it.
>
> Paw paw is supposed to be a host plant for zebra swallowtails.
> I'd like to try to grow some of that someday when I have the
> room.  I'm a big fan of native plants, I have to add more to the
> list.  I have some monarda, but methinks it needs to be further
> than 12 feet from the house.
>
> Bees tend to make some folk nervous.
>
> I have been known to knit and crochet, but I'm lousy at sewing,
> needlepoint and embroidery :(.
>
> -s
>
> On Fri, Nov 11, 2005 at 09:25:23PM -0600, Cathy Carpenter wrote:
> > Welcome! I'm in west central IL (Quincy) and garden on 2+ acres.
> > Believe me there are times I wish for a postage stamp! Don't forget
> > to plant those (generally) non showy plants that serve as food for
> > your butterfly larvae. The butterflies will come for the nectar, but
> > stay to lay their eggs. And the caterpillars are fun to watch.
> > Easiest is to plant a patch of dill for the black swallowtails -
> > don't expect to harvest much, though. And keep the insecticide to
> > absolute minimum. What else would you like to plant? Does "Stitch"
> > mean you do?
> >
> > Cathy, west central IL, z5b
> >
> > On Nov 11, 2005, at 2:27 PM, Karen Fernsler wrote:
> >
> > > Hiya Everyone!
> > >
> > > My name is Karen (a.k.a. "Stitch"), and I'm a plant-a-holic in
> > > Central Illinois zone 5b.
> > >
> > > Primarily I have been growning butterfly and hummingbird magnets
> > > with some success, but we have a postage stamp sized yard.
> > >
> > > We are in the process of looking for a new home with more space
> > > for, well, everything.  I'm trying to create a wishlist.
> > >
> > > I figure we'll have to take part of the Lonicera x heckrotti
> > > (I'm fond of fragrant plants, too) !
> > >
> > > Any other suggestions?
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > > -stitch
> > >
> > >
> > > -- 
> > >
> > > -----------
> > > A friend of mine is into Voodoo Acupuncture.  You don't have to go.
> > > You'll just be walking down the street, and... Ooooohhhhhh, that's
> > > much
> > > better...
> > >
> > >          -Steven Wright
> > >
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> -----------
> I saw a small bottle of cologne and asked if it was for sale. She said,
> "It's free with purchase."  I asked her if anyone bought anything
> today.
>
> -Steven Wright
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