I examined my summer wardrobe and discovered it has some holes — literally! Most of my t-shirts are holey! So today I whipped up a couple of new ones from fabric that’s been in the stash for way too long.
summer sewing
Author: Hashi
a spell of good things
Here are the sketchnotes from our last book group meeting—they’re pretty irrelevant if you weren’t there, or haven’t read the book. As always, I am not sketchnoting the book itself, but our two-hour discussion of it, which is always more free-ranging and interesting than I manage to sum up in one page.
lone gum
Delphinium cardinale
One of our three native larkspurs, this perennial member of the buttercup family blooms from May to July in chaparral and coastal sage scrub. I don’t see a lot of it, so it’s always a treat to find one of the tall displays of bright red flowers.
Lilium humboldtii
This week in the PerpJo: Humboldt’s Lily. We SMM hikers look forward to these all year, and exchange notes on where they are blooming. So nice to see some today!
rogue roma
junior rangers
No sketching today, because I’ve spent all day on the Junior Ranger Adventure Guide. Nearly ready to go to print!
Tipuloidea
Mosquito hawk. Skeeter-eater. Gallinipper. Gollywhopper. Jenny longlegs. Daddy longlegs. Crane flies are found all over the world and go by many different names. There are several common misconceptions about these insects:
- That they are the most venomous insects in the world (in fact, they have neither venom nor the ability to bite).
- That they prey on mosquito populations (also untrue; the adult crane fly is anatomically incapable of killing or consuming other insects).
Crane fly larvae can be important in the soil ecosystem, because they process organic material and increase microbial activity. Larvae and adults are also valuable prey items for many animals, including insects, spiders, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals. However, the larvae of some crane fly species are agricultural pests, as they feed on the roots, root hairs, crown, and sometimes the leaves of crops. But mostly, these giant, delicate creatures are completely harmless.
green man
Some friends and I got the docent tour at historic Adamson House; there are many things to love about this place, especially if you like decorative tile. But one of my favourites was the Green Man fountain (it‘s in the grounds; you don‘t need to pay for the tour to see it). I guess I just really like sculptural faces on water features.
Natural organic reduction
Is this service available where you live? Coming soon to California!
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