Signs of Nature

[SpyderLady]

Signs of Nature

Here are some planting tips according to the signs of nature. The method is called phenology, derived from the Greek word "phaino," which means "to show" or "to appear."

Plant peas, beets, and lettuce when the first leaves appear on the lilac bush.

Plant corn, beans, and squash when the lilac blooms.

Plant cabbage when the dogwood is in full bloom or when apple blossoms bud.

Plant corn when oak leaves are the size of a mouse's ear, or elm leaves are the size of a squirrel's ear.

Set out tomato transplants when the first ladybugs appear.

[joyce]

I have ladybugs in my house all year around.

[SpyderLady]

I had some in my back room last month. They weren't red tho, kind of orange...guess they are lady bugs.

[GRANDMA COW]

I WAS SITTING IN SMOKE SHACK AT WORK LAST WEEK AND WE HAD LADY BUGS ALL OVER

[SpyderLady]

I found one in the kitchen floor this morning. Wonder how they get inside??

[joyce]

Like mice I guess. Any little hole or opening they can find. I don't really mind them but at times they are seems like hundreds around the windows.

[GRANDMA COW]

I WOULD RATHER HAVE LADYBUGS IN THE HOUSE RATHER THAN MICE OR SNAKES. IT WOULD SAVE ON SHELLS AND REPAIRS {{ LAUGHING}} BUT SERIOUS.....

[SpyderLady]

LMAO, mamafrog, gotta love a lady that don't mind shootin inside the house!
But I agree, much rather have ladybugs!

[GRANDMA COW]

THATS NOT WHAT PAPAFROG WAS A THINKIN' LMAO

[SpyderLady]

;D Oh, I am sure he was mumbling and a cussin a little, while patching the holes. hahahahahahahaha

[GRANDMA COW]

YEP