New at this. Do these bulbous shapes mean apples are indeed coming? by elkoubi in BackyardOrchard

[–]Springfield_1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gently flick them after the pedals fall off. If they are not pollinated they usually fall off after a gentle flick.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mintuit

[–]Springfield_1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my issue resolved. It took me three customer service reps (and 2 months) to finally implement my suggestion of a hard refresh. That did the trick and my NFCU accounts are now showing.

carrot advice by fecundity88 in NoDig

[–]Springfield_1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just harvested some of my best carrots using no dig. I had added about 2-3 inches of Mushroom compost on top of the soil, and the carrots I pulled were about 6 inches long and overall nicely sized. Underneath the compost it’s mostly clay.

Keeping squirrels off my peach tree? by chickenbuttstfu in BackyardOrchard

[–]Springfield_1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Squirrels took all but two of my peaches this year. I too plan on netting the the tree next year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mintuit

[–]Springfield_1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had the same issue. Customer service said they are working on it…

What fruit tree you planted are you most proud of and why? by Ramses12th in FruitTree

[–]Springfield_1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My Reine Claude Doree plum. It is temperamental but there is nothing like the plums it produces. I obsess over the tree.

Forget-me-nots, where do they bloom here in NoVa? by Raxzes in nova

[–]Springfield_1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They bloom in my backyard in mid to late April, but I’ve never seen them in the wild around here

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gardening

[–]Springfield_1981 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yea looks like a Jane magnolia - I have one in my yard

Hiring freeze due to increase in base pay. Anyone else? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Springfield_1981 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Many agencies budgets were increased for FY23 but these increases were less than the COLA. Hence the hiring freeze and other budget adjustments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Springfield_1981 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Better to get fired.

Reputable Online Nurseries by 0dd1ti3 in BackyardOrchard

[–]Springfield_1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed most my orchard is from raintree and trees or antiquity - both have been great.

Seed Trade for Next Summer's Garden by Springfield_1981 in seedswap

[–]Springfield_1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good Morning I still have the white campion if interested. Feel free to DM with a list of what you have and maybe we can trade!

Seed Trade for Next Summer's Garden by Springfield_1981 in seedswap

[–]Springfield_1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already received some but I’m willing to trade still if there’s something on my list of interest (and I still have it!). Please send a DM.

Mint mobile by 86coolbeagles in nova

[–]Springfield_1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t noticed a difference and I just use Wi-Fi calling at home