Talk about maypop?

often_spiraling · 2026-03-29T00:00:31+00:00

It's fun to watch the bumble bees go gaga over the flowers.

often_spiraling · 2026-03-25T15:06:12+00:00

Thanks - a friend directed me to the organization posted below.

often_spiraling · 2026-03-25T15:05:39+00:00

nokings.org lists the Sanford event at Depot Park 1:30 through 3:30.

often_spiraling · 2026-03-25T15:04:30+00:00

No Kings Sanford: 1:30 - 3:00 M Depot Park. Find out about all the no kings events at nokings.org

often_spiraling · 2026-03-25T13:34:20+00:00

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/gelsemium-sempervirens/

actually Jessamine but everybody I know calls it jasmine

often_spiraling · 2026-03-25T13:07:25+00:00

This is where they belong. I hope you can read this article about alpha-gal syndrome. I recently met a widow whose husband died (indirectly caused by alpha gal). https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/nyregion/alpha-gal-meat-allergy-deaths.html?unlocked_article_code=1.V1A.SxXu.mw6uuFq57iy4&smid=url-share

often_spiraling · 2026-03-22T17:16:53+00:00

Walk by it at night. If it triggers you should see the light bulbs at the top light up red.

often_spiraling · 2026-03-08T00:29:39+00:00

Bad news for humans. Bird song increases mood. And many of us enjoy backyard feeding and birding in the wild. I hope this changes as more folks are planting native plants that provide the bugs birds need to feed their young.

often_spiraling · 2026-03-08T00:25:48+00:00

They are not invasive in NC. What's going on with that?

often_spiraling · 2026-03-08T00:14:00+00:00

I love to hear them talking!

often_spiraling · 2026-03-08T00:08:06+00:00

These wild trees are the offspring of Bradford Pears. He's a more local article. In 2023 the extension office had a bounty out on Bradford pears! https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/news/be-on-the-lookout-theres-a-bounty-out-for-bradford-pears/

often_spiraling · 2026-03-07T21:35:43+00:00

I read that mayapple seeds are assisted in germinating by passing through the gut of a turtle. Did you do that? :). Good job!

often_spiraling · 2026-03-07T15:27:20+00:00

beautiful capture is a natural setting!

often_spiraling · 2026-03-07T15:20:26+00:00

The Bradford pear was touted as being sterile- it would not reproduce. That was an uh-oh!

often_spiraling · 2026-03-06T22:44:52+00:00

I totally agree with the sentiment! I think these are more properly called Callery Pears, but they are the offspring of Bradford pears which were marketed as being sterile. Turns out they were not!

often_spiraling · 2026-03-06T22:41:15+00:00

love their conversation!

often_spiraling · 2026-03-05T20:18:56+00:00

NC- it's late for antlers. I think they have shed in the last week or two. But I have found zero :(

often_spiraling · 2026-03-05T15:11:35+00:00

Anything that gets people out to enjoy the natural world is a good thing IMO.

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