tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post2586015509376298154..comments2023-10-23T12:39:50.538-07:00Comments on Maybelline's Garden: Nothin' But TrashMAYBELLINEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post-63375010574478995332014-07-09T13:54:51.015-07:002014-07-09T13:54:51.015-07:00Maybelline, When I lived in Pennsylvania, we woul...Maybelline, When I lived in Pennsylvania, we would get Japanese beetles on the rose bushes and they do have very sticky feet! I live in Pasadena, CA and while I haven't seen any of those in my garden, I have see the June bugs. They are so big and clumsy. They will fly right into your head!<br /><br />The Wisteria is so pretty. I wish I could plant it, but I am a renter so I try my best to keep the majority of things in pots. I think I am already pushing my landlord's limits, but oh how I would love those beautiful lavender flowers all over my bungalow!!Danielle Bedics-Arizala, The Magic Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048772830772986891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post-22508007932187677842014-06-30T16:55:48.288-07:002014-06-30T16:55:48.288-07:00Sue - Glad you could enjoy your wisteria. You must...Sue - Glad you could enjoy your wisteria. You must have some very pretty compost.<br /><br />Dave - Hang in there. We don't have control of the weather/climate. It could be nature's way of resting the soil.<br /><br />Dorothy - Whenever I find those grubs, I set them out and watch the mockingbirds and scrub jays gobble them up. Nice that you have a garden kitty.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post-20600080309754765252014-06-29T09:07:01.141-07:002014-06-29T09:07:01.141-07:00You are right, Maybelline. That must be the fig ea...You are right, Maybelline. That must be the fig eater beetle. I have that one, too! I find the larvae in the compost and sometimes when I dig in the soil. One of the itinerant cats (before he became a resident) was digging up the larvae and eating them before we realized he was homeless and probably starving. The larvae must be a good source of protein. The cat now has proper cat food and a home! (with us)dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post-2809974404955422302014-06-29T06:57:33.526-07:002014-06-29T06:57:33.526-07:00Maybelline, being attacked by a bug that won't...Maybelline, being attacked by a bug that won't let go is a scary thing. Surprisingly bugs here in Nebraska seem to be at a minimum this year. Even the dreaded mosquito population has dwindled. It's been very wet this year so that does surprise me. Maybe it's a blessing from the late frost and the bug larvae was killed along with the garden plants. We here are still in a rain and severe weather pattern. More wind, rain, hail, and tornado possible for today and tonight. I hope my newly planted corn sprouts make it. I can't replant to many more times as the growing window is drawing short. My tomatoes that got the whiff of weed spray look like they might be recovering but it might be a while before they actually produce any thing. They do have a few green tomatoes but are not producing any new blooms. This has been the worst gardening year ever but in the tradition of gardening, I'm never never never going to give up. I will have a harvest of something. <br /><br />Have a great bug free day in the garden.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571521947867768070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post-62046402013680564322014-06-29T01:56:36.855-07:002014-06-29T01:56:36.855-07:00Personally, I'd rather have a bumble bee in my...Personally, I'd rather have a bumble bee in my hair anyday versus THAT ugly critter. UGH!<br /><br />Love the wisteria! I have a "small" one and I keep it out at the veg garden because hubby is one of those that HATES the fallen petals. The vine was gorgeous this year and only I got to see it--HA! His loss.....Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post-48918728775439425102014-06-28T22:45:19.605-07:002014-06-28T22:45:19.605-07:00Interesting Dorothy. I've always called them ...Interesting Dorothy. I've always called them Japanese beetles. Your comment inspired me to read a bit about these guys. It seems that I'm not alone in calling them Japanese beetles. Quite common. Then I stumbled upon a nice blog post about the Green Fig Beetle (aka Figeater Beetle). <br /><br />http://mother-natures-backyard.blogspot.com/2013/08/green-fig-beetle-figeater-beetle-green.html<br /><br />Also check out UC Davis:<br />http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r261300511.htmlMAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5073185635856849089.post-41072955521569773012014-06-28T21:48:58.028-07:002014-06-28T21:48:58.028-07:00Maybelline, You had me laughing with your descript...Maybelline, You had me laughing with your description of the wisteria seed pods. Of course, I'm not familiar with the anatomy of Brahma bulls or grinches either for that matter, and I haven't seen any seed pods (or flowers) on our wisteria for years.<br /> Having that beetle in my hair would certainly have given me the heebie-jeebies! Not to be a know it all, but I don't think it was a Japanese Beetle because it is my understanding that we don't have them in California. But we do have their cousins, the Hoplia Beetle. Here is a link to the UC IPM website that gives info about the Hoplia beetle: (which have already visited my yard a few weeks ago and did their damage!)<br />http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7499.html<br />dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.com