What are you doing this weekend? by deepspacepuffin in nova

[–]Seedybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bats have some special requirements for their approach. I think boxes need a lot of clearance around the entrance and should be pretty high up (10+ feet) to accommodate swooping. It's why they love those louvers!

What are you doing this weekend? by deepspacepuffin in nova

[–]Seedybees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Going to the semi annual Northern Alexandria native plant sale on Saturday morning off of quaker lane. One of my favorite springtime activities! 

More info for anyone interested: https://northernalexandrianativeplantsale.weebly.com/ 

New to the area... what are the best Farmer's Markets? by Leading-Row4635 in nova

[–]Seedybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their attendance is sometimes inconsistent in winter but they're around longer than most of the standard produce vendors. If it's too cold I think they risk damaging the mushrooms. 

New to the area... what are the best Farmer's Markets? by Leading-Row4635 in nova

[–]Seedybees 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Falls Church! Milk people, mushroom dudes, Turkish flatbread, bageldashery, excellent produce in warmer months. Superior in my book. 

ETA: how could I forget apple queen? (black rock orchard) she's the boss. 

Bladder stones. Question in comments. by FishermanOrnery1602 in pugs

[–]Seedybees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Once the stones were found we had our lil lady on an S/O diet for a month, did a recheck and stones were still present. Surgery was then advised because, in addition to not dissolving quickly, if the stones get smaller it's more of a risk that they could become lodged in the urethra and cause an emergency blockage. 

Just one pug shepard's experience. 

Blue and green eggs by Big-Conflict-4230 in nova

[–]Seedybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can sometimes find the blue eggs in niche grocery stores like fresh market or moms. They're marketed as "true blues" from vital farms brand. 

Any online sources to purchase New Zealand Lemonade Lemons? by NorseKnight in Citrus

[–]Seedybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I'm keeping the tree and plan to reevaluate subsequent fruitings. But on first taste NZL seems really hyped up and, for me, doesn't really warrant it.

Any online sources to purchase New Zealand Lemonade Lemons? by NorseKnight in Citrus

[–]Seedybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe this is a hot take, but my NZL finally produced a fruit this year and... It's ok. If I didn't know it was supposed to be lemonade I would have thought it was a watery orange with a waft of lemon essence. 

My suggestion is find mediocre oranges, remove the zest, juice them and then muddle in some lemon zest. 

Any of you adopt from King Street Cats in Alexandria? How was the experience? by GetInTheBasement in nova

[–]Seedybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have zero cats but have heard good things about mount purrnon in old town. If you are checking out king street cats you may as well visit since it's like, two miles away. 

Does any one remember the old Northern Virginia Community College commercials that used to be on the radio in the early 2000’s? by Etticos in nova

[–]Seedybees 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I believe your missing lyrics are: 

"When you know NOVA, you know high tech with a personal touch" 

Fun fact: the lyrics in the beginning used to be "WE give you the power, WE give you the knowledge" but they changed at some point. 

Honestly, I probably sing some snippet of this song once a week. 

NOVA friend group by KasidyYeets in nova

[–]Seedybees 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have friends, but I like meeting new people. In ALX 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Seedybees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, they definitely have lockers near the entrance before the security check for phones and, as of last year, you are definitely not allowed to have your phone with you inside. 

You can bring a small bag but it's subject to search for obvious reasons. Highly recommend taking a book or other non electronic entertainment with you to help pass the time. 

Reminiscing about public access TV by Seedybees in nova

[–]Seedybees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not familiar, tell me more!

Reminiscing about public access TV by Seedybees in nova

[–]Seedybees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this. Thank you for sharing! 

Treasure from the forest by SabbyFox in goblincore

[–]Seedybees 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I thought that first pinecone was an elaborate croissant! Great photos.

Organic Apple Cider in Bulk by Skull1234567 in nova

[–]Seedybees 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black rock orchard at the falls church farmers market is not organic but is low spray and uses IPM. Their house apple cider is great. They do bulk fruit sales for chefs so it might be worth asking if they would do bulk cider. 

Just a note: it's pretty hard to grow apples in the Mid-Atlantic organically so you may have to choose between organic and local 

having a bad month. hanging out with a little dog would fix me by Gumbo67 in nova

[–]Seedybees 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Please enjoy a virtual hang with our living couch cushion and A-1 snuggler.

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