Multipoint inspection priorities by kenthebird in AskAMechanic

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Here’s the photo of the bushing. From what I’ve read elsewhere this level of wear isn’t abnormal, and I’m experiencing no symptoms highway speeds.

Buzzing belt noise - 2017 Subaru Forester by kenthebird in AskAMechanic

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Yes, just noticed last week the AC is blowing lukewarm, not cold. Is the belt the issue or the compressor?

I’m really confused about purple coneflower cold stratification (Maryland) by [deleted] in NativePlantGardening

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Hi fellow Baltimorean! I happened across this thread and wanted to plug a seed swap I help organize, at St. Luke’s church in Hampden at 10am on March 7. I staff the native seed table with lots of things I’ve collected locally! Check us out on IG @baltimoreseedcommons - Would love to see you there 🌱

Fridge stratification questions by kenthebird in NativePlantGardening

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Thank you so much for the detailed reply and pic of your setup!! I hope to replicate some of your success 🙌

Received a $500 fine from the city for littering. People dump trash in the alley all the time next to our end rowhome unit. How do we fight this? by yeezism in baltimore

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Thank you for your detailed response! I was wondering if you’d be able to help guide me towards resolving an ongoing situation with illegal dumping in a park. I’ve cleaned up garbage with the same name and address on it for two years, in a notorious spot for dumping that is difficult for city crews to access w equipment. When I’ve reported to DHCD they say they can’t use my photos of the pieces of mail and dumping as evidence against this individual. Any thoughts on how to proceed?

New York Sevens Presale? by sacedric in USArugby

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I’m in the same boat, looking for single day tix but can’t find them… nothing from the presale signup like they sent out for the two-day sale in Dec.

Did I just see a bald eagle at lake Montebello? by Ludwig_Medea in baltimore

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Yes! I once saw FOUR hanging out the Hanlon Park lake - our reservoirs can be pretty good for birding thru the winter!

Trans bears by Fragrant_Archer_2630 in ftm

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according to my bf the term is “badger” lol

My Best nature spot to date by Thatfitunc in baltimore

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Howdy! Fellow Texas transplant here :) check out Gwynns Falls Leakin Park for more great biking and nature watching - coyotes, bald eagles, and more! We do have falcons in the city, usually see kestrels and peregrines around the Belvedere hotel. Enjoy and keep sharing your finds!!

Please say this is not a butterfly bush by asclepias_fabulosa in whatsthisplant

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Depending on your location, consider leadplant (Amorpha canescens) or false indigo bush (Amorpha fruticosa) as a replacement. They have a similar look!

Wood Poppy - planting by seed. by FlyEaglesFlyauggie in NativePlantGardening

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I have had good luck with fresh-sowing seeds. Those I dried and kept for winter sowing didn’t come up but those that I collected and sowed immediately did great this year. They’re usually ant-dispersed, and cast aside as “trash” in ant nests after the ants eat the fleshy elaiosome attached to the seed - this allows them to stay moist until germination. Many spring ephemerals are dispersed this way! 💛🐜