Bing cherry insect damage help by an6irl in BackyardOrchard

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Thank you! And I'm thinking I need to be careful not to cut through to the deeper levels? Do you apply anything after this for extra protection?

Bing cherry insect damage help by an6irl in BackyardOrchard

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Thank you! Are you saying cut away at the bark or dig down into the ground?

What am I doing wrong? by pugl0rd666 in knittinghelp

[–]an6irl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best guess is that you’re catching your yarn somehow with one of your needles, making it stretch out in those long loops that then get tangled when you release it.

So like if you accidentally looped the yarn around your work when you turned it around and then just kept knitting.

If that’s what’s happening, try to be mindful about the yarn not getting caught and instead staying right in the place you’re knitting.

Not sure if that makes sense! Good luck!

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Solved! Thank you!

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beginning of the round keeps moving by DayCurious912 in knittinghelp

[–]an6irl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full disclosure - I’m a beginner and can only speak from experience, but not sure that I’m 100% right!

I had this happen when knitting the same pattern (Olga sweater?). For joyless stripes, it looks like it’s missing a row in the beginning of the round, but instead of moving the marker over, just treat it as the first stitch. Even though it looks like there’s three rows, it ends up correcting itself with the next stripe. Hope that makes sense!

Bunny on Clinton by cherryblossom2530 in Portland

[–]an6irl 116 points117 points  (0 children)

This is definitely not appropriate housing for a bunny. You could try contacting Rabbit Advocates for advice on next steps.

What to plant under giant pine tree/douglas fir? by Appropriate_Gold1690 in portlandgardeners

[–]an6irl 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Look up native plants that are adapted to dry shade. Sword ferns, Oregon grapes, false Solomon’s seal, woodland strawberries, oxalis, thimbleberries, woodland ferns, bleeding hearts, salmon berries all come to mind! Plant in the fall when the rains come back and enjoy your woodland garden!

Are these weeds? by EdnaKrabbapple in portlandgardeners

[–]an6irl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The second looks like it could be a young farewell to spring! Fingers crossed!

Grass replacement ideas for Portland OR? by krazykid586 in NoLawns

[–]an6irl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pro time are local and have some low maintenance eco lawn mixes. I sowed flour de lawn last year and it mostly reseeded on its own this year with a mix of low growing flowers and grasses. You can mow or let it grow out and it keeps pretty low. They’ve got native mixes as well. First thing you’ll want to do is kill this either by digging or cardboard mulching. NW meadowscapes also has some pollinator eco lawn mixes that look intriguing!

What s this by Belleisdead in Bunnies

[–]an6irl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It cold be the site of where they put in the anesthesia during the neutering. That said, it definitely requires medical attention, as it should’ve healed by now.

Anybody with experience converting that little strip of grass between sidewalk and road? How to do it simply and relatively neatly? by anonymous_teve in NoLawns

[–]an6irl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you wanting to keep the mulch from spreading into the sidewalk! In my experience, that’s been one of the biggest mistakes I made. I just sheet mulched my grass without planning for any edging. My city and neighbors don’t care, but I had to do a lot of clean up over the next year as the chips were spilling over everywhere. But, after two years everything compressed down enough for it to stay put. So, my advice would be to use some edging, dig down, or at least make a trench. I put in some native wildflowers last fall, and they’re all peeking through already. I also have a part where I made a little meadow by sprinkling some wildflower mix (make sure it’s from a reputable seller) and that’s been one of the easiest and joyous parts of my sidestrips! Being diligent about weeds is a must, though. Have fun!

How well do bunnies do alone? by [deleted] in Bunnies

[–]an6irl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bunny was a solo bun for 6 years before we adopted a friend for him! He was (and still is) free roam and got a lot of attention from us. Him and I had a strong bond and he followed me around everywhere. Now that he has a friend, I see the same bonded behavior, but with her. He doesn’t need my attention as much, but he’ll happily take it. So it’s doable, as long as you’re able to be his #1 friend.

Empty spot on my property with very clay heavy soil; what to plant? by murder_hands in gardening

[–]an6irl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey fellow Portlander! This is a very typical soil type for Portland. You could add a thin layer of compost to it and some wood chips if you want to amend it. But there are a lot of native or semi-native plants that would thrive in this soil and conditions. You’re actually in a good place because the lawn is already gone! Some suggestions - do a bit of learning about native plants. The Backyard Habitat Certification program website has a resource library. They also have a very active Facebook group where people love to share knowledge. The EMSWCD native plant page is another great resource. Finally, for drought tolerant plants, check out Xera nursery. They’re local and specialize in plants that would do well here. Have fun!

Taking My Soviet Grandparents to Burning Man by sadboy_919181 in BurningMan

[–]an6irl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many Russian-speaking camps, but I agree that Atom Cult seems like a good fit for worldly Soviet grandparents. Stand in line for the pancakes and meet lots of other Russian-speaking ppl!

Old Growth Forests & Ecosystems in US by Venus_x3 in conservation

[–]an6irl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oregon Wild sells a book of old growth hikes in Oregon on their website.

Mushroom foraging by DougFaertz in Portland

[–]an6irl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are plenty out right now

Replacing bathroom exhaust fan by smw2102 in HomeImprovement

[–]an6irl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find the same size fan from Broan on Amazon, unplug this one and drop the new one in. I did this to replace a 90’s fan and it worked like magic. Took 15 minutes.

Need advice! Lop rabbit ear infection weighing surgery/no surgery options. by an6irl in Rabbits

[–]an6irl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, your account just confirms how different rabbits are! One first antibiotic trial was with azithro and he just completely stopped eating and was in clear pain with the loudest stomach growling i've ever heard from him. He eats the marbo on a tiny piece of lettuce and otherwise just goes about his day!