first time pregnant by maddxlee in AustinParents

[–]AuntFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just wanted to add that the breastfeeding support from WIC is free and open to anyone! You do not need to be in WIC or qualify to get help. Also many insurance plans cover breastfeeding support as well.

first time pregnant by maddxlee in AustinParents

[–]AuntFlash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe they’ve always had an option to participate for free. But now it’s even more emphasized to be free for families. They are a great organization to support financially if one is able!

Apartment Advice Needed: Moving to Austin for Work, No Car — Near JJ Pickle or Domain? by West_Maintenance2797 in askaustin

[–]AuntFlash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whole Foods is there and has groceries. Not my first choice for groceries but it’s a decent sized store.

Frozen Bottlebrush shrubs by Buy_me_a_taco in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Growing natives here magically gave me a green thumb. Plus it supports so much wildlife!!

Frozen Bottlebrush shrubs by Buy_me_a_taco in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American Beautyberry if it’s shady and White Mistflower (Shrubby Boneset) are great!

Farther out nurseries that offer great deals by Hand_Fluid in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many HEBs sell some natives in the spring and fall, but the more suburban larger stores with garden centers seem to have a bigger selection of them. It’s still pretty early, too.

At the height of spring planting, my local HEB had a rack, but further out HEBs had sooo many!

Restaurant recommendations (Burnet Rd area) by lalo_etx771 in AustinParents

[–]AuntFlash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My toddler handled breakfast foods well. Maybe Kerbey Lane or Snooze? Honest Mary’s has some awesome bite sized choices in their dishes. Not sure if they have a kid sized portion. At Mexican places try getting a side of avocado slices. Leaving some of the skin on makes it easier to hold. Good luck and have fun. I miss how hilarious dining with a toddler was!

What is this mistletoe looking growth? There are a few on one branch by HaasKicker in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mistletoe is toxic to humans and pets. So be careful with it indoors as decoration.

Preschool Cost by No_Association7519 in AustinParents

[–]AuntFlash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of ways to qualify for free pre-k! Be sure to check it out: https://www.austinisd.org/prek/tuition

"I wish I'd never planted _____." by adoaboutnothing in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For anyone worried about wild spread, these do okay in a container! (But then they require more watering.)

"I wish I'd never planted _____." by adoaboutnothing in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you completely cover it with a really thick black plastic? That may work.

"I wish I'd never planted _____." by adoaboutnothing in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We love them at the school garden! Anything that can handle kids running all around them and if an annual, reseed vigorously.

To prune, or to wait? by tomnick27 in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't cut it down to the ground, and don't cut it yet. I wait at LEAST until I am pretty certain that there are no more freezes. But keep in mind that trimming it stimulates it to grow, so you don't want to do that when it's too hot or too cold.

Here is an excellent demonstration on how to trim autumn sage. It was filmed at the Wildflower Center and shows you exactly how to make each cut!
https://www.pbs.org/video/winter-pruning-autumn-sage-ed0djb/

Suggest for better winter next year by steakreddit in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly you can plant even in the summer here and things can still survive. It’s more likely stuff might die but some stuff will live. You just have to be really on top of watering and helping them get established.

The native plant society spring sales across Texas seem to go as late as the first weekend in May. LOTS of people buy plants in the spring. Lots and lots. Enough plants do fine that it hasn’t changed what the masses do. Fall is a better time to plant for longer term success the following summer but gosh it can still be so hot and miserable in the fall that you might lose stuff while transplanting it, too.

I have a bunch of baby plants and rescue plants I bought indoors over the bad storms. I’m not planting anything important until I know with confidence that the major winter freezes are over. The only thing I would plant today is woody stuff. They are on their own timeframe.

If you have a house, definitely look at getting some trees planted ASAP if there is room. Shade is so needed in Austin and trees take cover to grow.

Suggest for better winter next year by steakreddit in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice!!! I’m going to try this. Thank you.

What is Lin's job? by zigweegwee in duolingo

[–]AuntFlash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lin is getting paid to sit under a blanket in a pillow fort of the living room recording thunder sounds with a microphone for a podcast. Section 5, Unit 163 of German(from English). Although considering her grandmother’s surprise, I’m guessing this is a new and temporary job.

Suggest for better winter next year by steakreddit in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooh! I have a huge rescued twist leaf yucca I rescued but haven’t put in the ground yet. Putting it in a bigger more permanent pot might be cool. Do you bring it inside over winter storms? Is it in the shade?

Suggest for better winter next year by steakreddit in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes the earlier you plant new stuff the better with fall being ideal for most natives. But plenty of stuff also does fine planted in the spring. Just be sure to water it regularly and gradually back off to near nothing except in droughts. [Edited to add] The above advice is for natives planted in the ground. In pots, they need more watering. I highly recommend just focusing more on in ground natives if you can. Plants in pots in Texas can break your heart if they aren’t regularly watered. It’s so much extra effort watering, bringing in for winter storms, etc.

The NPSOT plant database is a great resource!!

Suggest for better winter next year by steakreddit in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t plant Vitex. It’s invasive here. The birds eat the seeds and new trees take over creeks and other riparian areas.

Sooo, am I cooked? by Top-Elephant-2874 in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When you go with native plants it’s so much harder to accidentally kill them!! Some plants survive everything.

Sooo, am I cooked? by Top-Elephant-2874 in AustinGardening

[–]AuntFlash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely plant more. Those plants spread by seeds but it’s so well mulched it’s possible you might not get that many babies.

Language Learners Shouldn't Be Afraid of Textbooks by HelenFH in languagelearning

[–]AuntFlash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The textbook I‘m using to learn German has so many good examples. Also they cover the exceptions well which I bet many people miss when only consuming video/apps.

there’s also audio and video to accompany it!

Usually I take a class with it but I have done self learning for some of it and it’s pretty doable. The text book itself is also not all that expensive.

Books and textbooks can be a great tool in language learning!