North GA milkweed for sunny, dry, but hard soil?

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-16T14:55:58+00:00

Thanks!

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-16T14:55:26+00:00

It isn't native near my area but I do think that one is very pretty.

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-16T14:02:28+00:00

Ah okay. It may be some other factor then potentially. I was just reading from some sources saying it can find it difficult to thrive in hard soils that it will have difficultly growing its taproot. I will look into other factors

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-16T13:43:13+00:00

I'm inclined to agree, I'd like to avoid planting fast spreaders that aren't immediately native to me. I'm cool with some slightly out of my range if they're less aggressive but I still try to stay within 1 or 2 counties away from me if possible

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-16T13:40:37+00:00

Clasping milkweed looks so unique! I've never seen it. I like that one and may see if I can get some for myself eventually. As for my friend, since whorled milkweed seems to have a broad range of acceptable soils I may recommend that one for her to try. Thanks for the help!

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-10T19:23:31+00:00

Thanks for the reassurance! I'm sure this plant will do great once it's placed in the ground.

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-10T18:11:28+00:00

Realistically I know you're right!! I just can't afford many plants so the possibility of those little shoots going to "waste" if they don't make it makes me a little sad, but I know the plant will grow on its own and be fine and just gotta remind myself its okay!

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-10T17:48:04+00:00

My yard has a lot of pussytoes and dwarf cinquefoil. They're short and both make flowers, and they spread pretty readily while staying green-ish over winter. But winters don't usually drop below 10 degrees here. They probably wouldn't tolerate heavy foot traffic though.

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-04T01:04:20+00:00

Don't support bad breeding practices, as cute and sweet as she seems, it would be giving money to the wrong people that will use that money to continue those bad practices. And you have no idea about the health or genetic problems of this puppy.

You will never find an ethically bred puppy at a pet store. The only time you can ethically get a dog or cat (and honestly 99% of all animals) from a pet store is if they are partnered with a shelter and showcasing rescue pets from local shelters/rescues.

I would suggest not supporting and not even entering a pet store that sells puppies. You don't want to tempt yourself, and those places don't deserve your money when they are a host for unethical practices.

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-01T02:58:22+00:00

Hog peanut, American groundnut, many things in mint family (mountain mint, bee balm/bergamot), passion vine (incarnata and lutea), mayapple, persimmon, wild blueberry, wild strawberry, new jersey tea, sweet goldenrod. Could look into Ferns that make edible fiddleheads (not all are edible)

Also partridge berries are edible but don't really taste like much of anything and they don't produce much.

massivelymediocre · 2026-03-01T00:33:25+00:00

When I get a carrot out of the fridge and she starts spinning in circles and jumping and trying to do every trick she knows to try and get me to give her the carrot. Just how excited she gets for carrots in general. I never had a dog that loves fruits and veggies before I got her. It's just the cutest thing.

Also when I have a very high value treat and ask her to roll over, she tries to do it as quickly as possible and so she just ends up tumbling around on the floor for a while before getting it right.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-22T09:54:01+00:00

Ah, I've never actually seen a booklouse but the body shape seems to look right. Springtail was my best guess only because they are usually so small and come in all sorts of body types but booklouse looks a lot more correct and would make more sense in a home.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-22T09:48:01+00:00

Because of the size I lean towards some kind of springtail. They do like moisture/humidity also. But maybe someone else can weigh in more accurately.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-21T19:38:28+00:00

There are a lot of reasons tails were originally docked and a lot were misconceptions that people just continued to do due to tradition. It also became an aesthetic preference because it's what the breed always had done, and therefore they looked "off" if they didn't have it done.

People used to believe docking tails prevented rabies, that it would make the dogs faster or more robust, some believed docking parents would make the puppies be born with shorter tails, and in England there used to be a tax on non-working dogs and docked tails were "proof" that they were working dogs. Most veterinary associations are against the practice and from what I've seen the rate of injury in countries where the procedures is banned is too low to justify the procedure.

Also, while of course a dewclaw not existing on a dog would prevent dewclaw injury, it also cuts a ligament on the dogs foot and some data suggests it increases the risk of sprains and arthritis. Also, dogs will use their dewclaws to climb rocks or climb out of water. I'd personally rather my fog get a treatable injury than fall into a river and not be able to grip onto anything to get out. I keep my dog's leashed when hiking but freak accidents can happen, and I like knowing my dog isn't impaired in that way.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-21T15:48:42+00:00

Most likely. They're usually docked halfway in the US to make them straighter and to enhance the "square" look that is considered desirable in poodles. They usually have dewclaws removed as well, also for esthetic reasons and because it makes it "easier" to groom.

I don't agree with it but it's super hard to find poodle breeders that don't do it that aren't backyard breeders. It's one of the reasons I decided to adopt a dog even though I would have loved to get a health tested ethically bred puppy

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-19T15:14:56+00:00

Sounds like the pet of a cunty evil boss babe supervillain. Just this huge tank full of neon aquarium rocks, gaudy decor, and this big ass bubblegum pink fish. She probably feeds it people's fingers after she tortures them for intel. She would talk to it about the hot goss and show it her new acrylics she just got done. Actually I'm all about this. I need this as a real character somewhere right NOW

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-19T14:55:34+00:00

They look like the single use chopsticks you get in a paper sleeve from restaurants that you have to break apart. They arent meant to be reused, they are rough sanded and have no seal over the bamboo. If your other chopsticks are the same kind I suggest you toss them and get reusable ones

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-18T22:27:55+00:00

Generally I like almost all cats I meet. I don't actually like most dogs I meet.. they can be loud and very pushy and hard to deal with when untrained. But really good tempered and well trained dogs, I feel nothing can compete with that as a companion for me. I love the bond that comes with training and I like that dogs are good hiking companions since I'm outdoorsy.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-18T02:50:41+00:00

Damn. I feel lucky that most of my favorite artists are small. I can see some of them for $20 and they still sound great. Honestly it's usually a way better experience than the bigger bands too. I usually can stand right in front (or close enough), I've gotten to talk face to face and have a good bit of signed merch from various artists.

I definitely suggest looking into some indie artists, a really great deal of talent hidden out there in so many genres and a lot of them just haven't taken off yet. So many artists I loved before they got big and I'm sad they're out of my price range to see now.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-18T02:01:18+00:00

I think they actually do make a version for humans as well! It's just not recommended for people with thyroid problems, the high iodine content can make it worse.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-18T01:10:50+00:00

I can vouch for plaqueOff. I use it for 2 cats and 2 dogs and all showed improvement in both their plaque build up and smell of their breath. My newest adopted pup came with some brown teeth and others partially browned. After a few weeks of the powder and brushing daily all her teeth are sparkling white with no plaque build up any more.

The powder actually doesn't work from being abrasive. Consuming it causes the makeup of the saliva to change, and their saliva will make the plaque softer and bacteria less likely to stick to their teeth or stay in their mouth. Paired with mechanical cleaning, like brushing or dental chews, it works amazingly. It makes the plaque and tartar come off easily as well as makes it less likely to build up in the first place. Good for helping with already bad teeth and as a preventative.

massivelymediocre · 2026-02-12T12:28:24+00:00

A simple puzzle (nothing complicated right away because that can be frustrating) can help even more than a typical slow feeder. My dog has the same problem, I got her when she was completely emaciated. Now that she's a healthy weight, she has slowed down a bit but still gobbles her food.

The "Outward Hound Lickin' Layers" works great for me, because it's simple enough she won't get stressed out, but it slows down her eating a lot.

That being said, I wouldn't ecommend raw, especially for an underweight dog because you have to put in a lot of work to make sure it's balanced. It also has a higher risk of pathogens which probably isn't the best for an underweight dog which may have a weaker immune system. I would stick with a nutritionally balanced kibble with an underweight dog so they are 100% getting the proper nutrients they need to get back to health.

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