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[Nermal]

I'm learning about the hazards posed by cedar trees to wildlife and land management.

Tell me more. My area is lousy with some kind of low growing cedar.

 

[yiddleboge6]

'Morning everyone...

Cold out there right now, but heading for 58 today! Yay!! Managed to sleep until 5 AM this morning instead of 2 AM, so yay me...

Not really a problem for me..
I've got a giant insulated, covered, travel mug for my coffee...

 

[Janet H]

Good morning Yiddle. Love these mornings. The sun is shining and the birds are singing like it's already Spring. Yep, it's only 30 out there right now, but it's going to warm up nicely today.

I have spent the last couple of days working on a friend's acreage. Today, we got around to cutting cedar trees. We got about 100 yards along one fencerow. Only 1,000 trees to go... Steve used his chainsaw and I used the chainsaw attachment for my Toro weed-wacker. It is great for the smaller trees leaving the larger ones for Steve and his chainsaw. Later this week, I will take my 4-wheeler out there and hookup the trees hauling them to the center of the field making nice burrowing areas for the small critters. I am not the most graceful individual. There are a lot of brambles underfoot and twice I got wrapped up in them and fell down. I don't recommend doing that. We are trying to get the property set up for a better chance of allowing the local deer to have a place to feed and fatten up. Steve also spent time doing upkeep on his bees. He has Italian and German bees that he is raising. I'm looking forward to some local honey. I'm learning about the hazards posed by cedar trees to wildlife and land management. Also, more about bees than I ever thought I would need to know.

There is a lot of work that needs to be done. However, we can take our time and not beat ourselves up to get it done. It won't all be work. There are a couple of ponds that are supposed to have some good-sized bass, crappie, and catfish in them. Of course, the main advantage is that when deer season starts I will have a place to go hunt. Along with that, I will also be able to harvest coyotes and feral pigs. I hope everyone had a good day and has a relaxing night.

Jerry

Sounds like good exercise as long as you don't break anything while tripping on vines etc.

 

[DavidOck]

Morning, misfits.

Mild temps overnight, as the next front moves in. Rain today, but snow level still down around 2K, bodes well for our water year. Sadly, about the only part of the west coast that can say that.

 

[Diver9543]

Tell me more. My area is lousy with some kind of low growing cedar.

Here is a quick read from The Pioneer Woman that explains it better than I could.

Why We Chop Down Cedar Trees

Jerry

 

[Flowersoul]

Good morning!

Not much to input this morning, and that can sometimes be a good thing!

 

[Uncle Willie]

Hola ..

I've got two sweet gum trees on my property .. generally, twice a year, during the Winter, I get out and rake up the 'gumballs' .. it's an annoyance, a hassle, and it's, er, just plain work .. so, yesterday morning I got out and started the second cleanup for the season .. I use a big plastic tine rake and a plastic snow shovel .. like a big broom and a giant dustpan ..

I looked up into the trees and saw there was still a pretty good load of 'gumballs' still hanging on .. saying to myself "Well, I guess this year, it's three cleanups .. " ..

After about an hour and a half, the wind started kicking in, and it was really gusting, I looked at the area I had already completed and it looked like I had done nothing .. I tossed in the towel at that point ..

 

[Anise]

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone has a good day today!

 

[Janet H]

Here is a quick read from The Pioneer Woman that explains it better than I could.

Why We Chop Down Cedar Trees

Jerry

Good info! I never knew that about cedar trees. I usually don't like cutting down perfectly good trees, but this does make sense.

Hola ..

I've got two sweet gum trees on my property .. generally, twice a year, during the Winter, I get out and rake up the 'gumballs' .. it's an annoyance, a hassle, and it's, er, just plain work .. so, yesterday morning I got out and started the second cleanup for the season .. I use a big plastic tine rake and a plastic snow shovel .. like a big broom and a giant dustpan ..

I looked up into the trees and saw there was still a pretty good load of 'gumballs' still hanging on .. saying to myself "Well, I guess this year, it's three cleanups .. " ..

After about an hour and a half, the wind started kicking in, and it was really gusting, I looked at the area I had already completed and it looked like I had done nothing .. I tossed in the towel at that point ..

Why did this guy have his face in a pile of gumboils? As far as cleaning them up - have you tried a blower? It should make quick work of the mess as long as the air is strong enough. Much easier on your back!

 

[Nermal]

Here is a quick read from The Pioneer Woman that explains it better than I could.

Why We Chop Down Cedar Trees

Jerry

Wow! That is so obvious I should have already known.

 

[Uncle Willie]

I have always liked Girl Scout Cookies .. going, way, way back .. especially Samoas and Tagalongs .. .. not only do you get some pretty good cookies, but, you're supporting a worthy cause ..

But, durn, $5.00 clams a box now in my area .. and they are not very big boxes .. ..

 

[Uncle Willie]

Why did this guy have his face in a pile of gumboils? As far as cleaning them up - have you tried a blower? It should make quick work of the mess as long as the air is strong enough. Much easier on your back!

Yep, he's got some balls .. ..

 

[Bea-FL]

@clnire yes bleach is great for cleaning surfaces. And lets not forget hydrogen peroxide. It has great antibacterial properties. In fact in the orchid world it’s well known for that and we spray it straight on a plant that is suspected of having a bacterial infection.

Look what I found on the CDC website: Chemical Disinfectants | Disinfection & Sterilization Guidelines | Guidelines Library | Infection Control | CDC

I'll throw this out there...from a non medical person...
For home made, probably vinegar...and yes you can use vinegar instead of alcohol or witch hazel.

Or you can make a vinegar and water spray with some tea tree oil, or lavender oil.

You'll smell for a bit but it will fade.

Thanks Classy.

Here's what I found about vinegar: “Vinegar can be used as a safer bleach alternative for some applications, like cleaning. It is also biodegradable. However, vinegar is not a registered disinfectant and does not kill dangerous bacteria like staphylococcus.” From this site:Disinfectants: A guide to killing germs the right way

 

[Uncle Willie]

Deal of the Day ::

Bag a free 8x10 enlargement at Walgreens today .. use code FREEMARCH during check out .. shipping costs, so you probably want to pick it up ..

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[clnire]

Look what I found on the CDC website: Chemical Disinfectants | Disinfection & Sterilization Guidelines | Guidelines Library | Infection Control | CDC

Fascinating read Bea. Much food for thought...

 

[MikeE3]

@Uncle Willie

Anti-Corona virus spray,
Spray throat three times a day.

 

[FranC]

@Uncle Willie

Anti-Corona virus spray,
Spray throat three times a day.

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Brings back my drinking days. JD and coke.

 

[DavidOck]

And don't forget, PG is anti-bacterial

(Yeah, I know it's a virus, but maybe there's some overlap? Then the headlines would be "Vaping saves lives", as they should be!)

 

[yiddleboge6]

'Morning everyone...

Going to be a nice warm, but cloudy day here. Doesn't really matter as I most likely will sleep most of the day away. Fell asleep in my recliner yesterday evening.....woke up at 2:30 AM. Here I go again on my endless messed up sleep cycle...

 

[Janet H]

Good morning Yiddle - or good night if you're headed back to bed. It's 45 here going up to 59, but we're looking at possible rain after lunch.