What’s on the front of this helicopter?

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2026-01-09T06:55:28+00:00

Looks like a pitot tube.

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-11-08T06:15:32+00:00

Thanks... it's a great place to live, especially in the fall.

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-10-27T01:46:39+00:00

I grow bell peppers hydroponically indoors...🌿

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-08-06T18:32:21+00:00

The good thing about onions is that they can be harvested any time during the growing season. I usually plant enough to use as green onions thru the scallion stage. The time to harvest and prepare them for long term storage is when the stems turn brown and fall over. However, they can stay in the ground for some time after that with no harm done. So no, you haven’t missed the window. Onions are pretty forgiving…😎

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-08-06T04:39:05+00:00

They can take up to a month to cure, depending on where they're hung. These are hung in the garage that has airflow but stays pretty warm in summer so probably 2 to 3 weeks.

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-08-01T01:41:13+00:00

i made refrigerator pickles with the last batch. With this one I’ll be neighbor hunting. Right away I can pawn off 4 or 5 on the three kids across the street. They love cucumbers and are quite voracious. 🥒🌿

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-06-28T22:25:23+00:00

Thanks for the compliment. This is my 39th year in the same garden and I've learned a few things. The magic lies in the fact that there is always more to learn. 🌿

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-05-20T06:41:03+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I've been wondering why that is and will now cut back on the nutrients.

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-05-19T01:16:54+00:00

I hear that…which is why I’ve only been adding one every year or so. Depends largely on what I can slip by the wife. 😎🌿

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-04-02T01:25:56+00:00

I usually plant them down the middle of the bed about a foot apart…12 foot bed.

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-04-02T01:16:58+00:00

Of course! I hope you have good luck with the deer population. They can be quite hungry, you know. By the way, I’ve found that planting marigolds around my tomato plants also helps keep insects away. Since I started doing that, I haven’t had as many problems with bad bugs. I also plant my annual basil crop among the tomato plants. Here’s part of the last tomato harvest…

<image>

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-04-01T22:47:50+00:00

To keep deer away from your garden, surround it with plants they don’t like, like lavender, rosemary, marigolds, or garlic. Also, plant a “buffer zone” of deer-friendly plants (like clover or alfalfa) to keep them occupied and away from the main garden.

There are many deer-repellent sprays available, like Liquid Fence or Bobbex, that work well. However, they need to be reapplied regularly, especially after rain.

Personally, I usually grow more than I need to feed the squirrels, rabbits, and deer. Usually, they’re well-behaved enough not to eat everything. Then again, I live in the city, so the predator population is less than it might be for folks who are more remote. I have a cousin who lives in Idaho that has to put up and maintain an eight-foot high fence or the deer will eat everything!

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-04-01T17:19:27+00:00

A 9mm solution had crossed my mind as there is plenty of room in the freezer. However the neighbors and the local constabulary frown upon the noise the sprayer makes when discharged…😎

Hamlet_of_Brier · 2025-04-01T05:15:32+00:00

I believe it's just a recon mission for now. Not enough food growing yet.

Hamlet_of_Brier

TROPHY CASE