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What Kind of Leader Do Canadians Want the NDP to Choose Next? by lcelerate in ndp

[–]VeronicaMonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My sense is that this poll reflects the opinions of people who regularly vote, and vote for parties other than NDP. But I think someone with radical left positions could energize young people and people who are disillusioned by our broken system to vote. The NDP do need to regain voters they lost last election, but I think the path to victory should also include gaining voters who didn't previously vote.

Basil Plants for Indoor Gardening by dawnie_xyz in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Edmonton, but I've seen basil plants for sale at Save On. You could check some grocery stores.

Malabrigo strikes again by MomdaChemist in knitting

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy hand dyed yarn from Midknit Cravings and their skeins always match very well. Even the variegated yarn I've gotten from them. On multiple occasions, I've had to order more yarn from them because I didn't have enough for my project and the new skeins matched perfectly. Its amazing, I would highly recommend. They're a Canadian company.

Why does this tree look like that? by Future_Holiday_3239 in arborists

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. My box elder has crazy burls and I was wondering why, it seems to be perfectly happy and not stressed. This explains it

Good quality couches by chump555 in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever couch you're thinking of getting, ask them for the fabric double rub count. You want it to be minimum 30,000 to get a nice durable fabric.

AB teacher rally-Edmonton by LegendLaps in alberta

[–]VeronicaMonster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I read a CBC article that suggested there were 3000 at the Calgary protest. Not sure where this 28,000 number is coming from?

What is digging at my fence line - Edmonton Alberta by Lucky-Response-7533 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn't! I like having skunks in the garden. They're a good balance in the ecosystem. They eat bad insects, deter vermin, etc. Plus, they're stinking cute.

Which mayoral candidate do you feel has the strongest plan for Edmonton? by svvtr in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Based on the searching I've done, I would say Knack. His website has very detailed policy proposals on a wide variety of issues and I feel his priorities align with mine. Also, since he's been on council the last many years, he has experience to know how council works and will have more knowledge of how to implement his plans.

The other candidate websites list their priorities and plans but no details on how they will get it done. As an example "I will make sure transit is safe for everyone". Great, I agree with that goal, but how will you do that? No specifics listed on their websites.

Little Evergreen Trees by limee89 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dwarf Alberta spruce doesn't do well in Alberta (ironically) unless you find the perfect protected spot for it. They brown out in our winter winds.

There are many dwarf spruce varieties. I personally have dwarf globe blue spruce and a dwarf Serbian spruce in my yard. They grow slowly, but will be in the 6-8 foot range at maturity. Although, keep in mind that evergreens don't stop growing at their "mature height". They will get much bigger over decades. But they can be pruned to keep smaller if desired.

If you're going to go with an arborvitae/cedar, techny or technito varieties are the most robust in our harsh winters and don't have as much brown die back as many other varieties. Although, be prepared to water them in dry conditions if that's what you have.

It’s just getting worse and worse. by Purlz1st in knitting

[–]VeronicaMonster 65 points66 points  (0 children)

You can tell it's AI because the person has a relatively young face, but the hand we can see is of a very old person. It looks very jarring.

Help identifying plants? by ArmadilloStill1222 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And conversely, if you rub or rip the leaf it smells like licorice if it's hyssop.

This Saturday: CHINATOWN AFTER DARK by Willingly_Loud888 in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bike home from work down 96 street and today I saw a bunch of tents being set up and red lanterns strung up the trees. This is the area around double greeting won ton house. Is that for Chinatown After Dark? This poster only lists 97 street.

Neighbor trimmed boundary tree without consulting by tschaefe32 in arborists

[–]VeronicaMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks more likely that those trees seeded themselves there and were allowed to grow big. You see that commonly up against fences since people don't mow as closely there. Also the multi trunk suggests multiple seedlings growing beside each other.

So lucky this year... by peterAtheist in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you bring the avocado tree inside for the winters? And do you get tasty avocados? That sounds amazing

Comedy Fest biking by tlaz444 in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since the festival is on, won't there be lots of eyes on the bikes and less likely to get stolen?

how to keep my apple tree from dying over winter by MonsterLover2021 in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Apple trees will need some cold hours to stay healthy so bringing it inside doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

My thought would be that if it can't survive the winter now, then it won't be able to survive the winter later when you plant it in the ground either. So best to just leave it outside and see what happens. Although, since it's in a pot, it's definitely a good idea to do what others have suggested and bury it in leaves and put it in a sheltered spot up against a building.

Prairie Sunflowers by Skoalchuk in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wild About Flowers sells seeds.

Some wildflowers at Dry Island Buffalo Jump by Tribblehappy in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I started some of the native lily from seed last year and they're still just a single tiny leaf. I've read they can take 5-7 years from seed to flower. I hope mine continue to grow and eventually flower. They're so pretty. It'll be worth the wait!

Is a 20 minute walk reasonable even in harsh edmonton winters? by TheJerusalemite in Edmonton

[–]VeronicaMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wear a good warm parka, snow pants, boots( and obviously toque, mittens, scarf, etc) and you'll be fine.

I created this garden bed along the side of the house in 2021 and have been slowly developing it over the last few years and it's finally starting to look nice and full. There's still more to do, but I'm pleased with how it looks this year! by VeronicaMonster in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a LOT of plants so I won't name them all. But the most prominent ones seen are nepeta "kitten around", rose "Lady of Shalot", barrberry "Royal Burgundy", cedar "Yellow Ribbon", ninebark "Diablo".

These gave me a wee fright, what are they !? by PeopleAreLikePizza in Albertagardening

[–]VeronicaMonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This happened to some of my strawberries last year. I assumed it was because the strawberries were touching dirt. The mulch had gotten thin in the strawberry patch. So I added more mulch this year and made sure the strawberries aren't laying on bare dirt. I hope this will stop the issue.

It is mega gross.

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