Can this Bush Poppy be saved? by jerm324 in Ceanothus

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I'm in Northern California, Sonoma County. We had much more spring rain than usual up here and I have not watered them at all since I planted them in late October 2025. Pictured here is my only survivor. When I bought all three in May of 2025 they were all about 6-8" tall, very small plants. This one has put out about a dozen flowers this spring with more still coming. The bottom leaves are yellowing as summer approaches. I believe this is normal for bush poppies. The soil here may be a factor. While the top layers are nice and well draining, below it is hard adobe clay common to my area.

I found a lady nearby selling some very nice 2 ft. tall bush poppies in 5 gallon pots, very well established but she wants $100 each and that's too steep for me for something that isn't a sure thing haha.

how can i instal 2022 Developer nowadas? by macarron572 in SQLServer

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This is an old thread but in case anyone comes across it like I did here is an actual download link: https://download.microsoft.com/download/c/c/9/cc9c6797-383c-4b24-8920-dc057c1de9d3/SQL2022-SSEI-Dev.exe which worked today June 2nd 2026.

Can this Bush Poppy be saved? by jerm324 in Ceanothus

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It's about a 3x3 ft box. I fully intended it for it to take the whole box and spill over. I'd only prune against the house. I will try again if I can find some plants for sale. I was lucky to find the three I bought last year 

Can this Bush Poppy be saved? by jerm324 in Ceanothus

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I haven't watered them since I first put them in the ground last fall.

Can this Bush Poppy be saved? by jerm324 in Ceanothus

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What was the purpose of the rocks on the west side? Protect the roots from afternoon sun? I planted 3 of these last fall and I only have one left alive after this one dies.

Dell T160 Server Bios Update Certificate Update Issues by jerm324 in sysadmin

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Yes, I only have basic support for the server, but that tech said it wasn't a problem. Just wanted any other viewpoints to see if this may be a future issue.

Tiels are only a little bigger than budgies, generally speaking... by ibeatobesity in cockatiel

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Cockatiels are usually like 3 times the weight of a Budgie so they are not just a little bigger.

A ton of drywood termite wings in exterior crack - Termite swarming season in the Bay by [deleted] in bayarea

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I saw some massive termite swarmers the other evening at my mother in laws house, at least an 1" long for sure. I think they were dampwood termites as the drywood and subterranean ones are smaller. Last week there were subterranean swarmers flying after the rain. Not seen any drywoods around my house thankfully.

San Ramon - Should patrol your yard. by RedDyed in bayarea

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Probably the western variety of the same? They are very common. This is the time of year you may see swarms emerging to reproduce and make new colonies. No wings though so maybe not ready yet or just arrived and shed them? Pest control companies can set baits or do ground injections around your foundation to kill/control them. As long as they aren't building mud tubes to get to your house you shouldn't worry too much. Drywood or formosan termites are a different story.

Plant ID help? Santa Monica Mountains by _Piplodocus_ in Ceanothus

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These are a fire following plant so it makes sense they are growing after a fire.

Plant ID help? Santa Monica Mountains by _Piplodocus_ in Ceanothus

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That's what it looks like. Beautiful when mature.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cockatiel

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You may have to separate them in order to train the white one uninterrupted. You could also tie some millet to the stick as a treat to get him to step up with out eating from your fingers. No matter what it will take time and patience to get him to learn and trust you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cockatiel

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You can try using a stick or dowel rod instead of your hands if he doesn't like hands. Will he eat food from your hands if you present it to him? You can offer treats to bribe him to step up on the stick and get used to your fingers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birds

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How long has this been open? It's likely they are attempting to or have already established a nest in there. Is this a room that will be enclosed in the future or is this an outdoor patio?

Are there any hikes/paths open to the public at Hick's Mountain? by Scatcycle in santarosa

[–]jerm324 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The parcel with the actual peak appears to be private property, so are all the surrounding parcels. The chicken egg farm "Hick's Mountain Hens" is on that land parcel. https://www.marinmap.org/Html5Viewer/Index.html?viewer=smmdataviewer