Howdy.
A few things I wanted to share with you on this wonderful autumn-like afternoon.
I discovered this on my front porch recently.
It is a spotted lanternfly and my county is one of many in the area that is under quarantine, limiting goods that can come to and from the county because of this devastating pest.
You can read more about it here.
We actually have found two of these creatures dead on our porch and have reported them to the state. I’ve been doing my best to locate any eggs that may have been laid so they can be removed ASAP.
Yikes.
Check out this sale at one of my favorite online plant purveyors, Santa Rosa Gardens:
And check out the sale on Clematis at Bluestone Perennials as well:
For those of you who may be interested in my non-gardening writing, I’m developing a newsletter that you can subscribe to here.
I’m also proud to let you know that my latest book made it to #1 Best Seller status on Amazon under the gardening essay category this week.
A huge thank you to all who have purchased it. If you did manage to get through reading it by now (ha), I’d love for you to write a review on Amazon if you’re up for it. Reviews are EVERYTHING for new authors.
I’m knee deep in my next book and I’m looking for beta readers to provide feedback on early versions so I can ultimately tweak it into something great. If you are interested, let me know in the comments and you can add your email through the link I provided above.
I’m not quite ready to let you know the topic though. A little suspense is always fun.
Have a great weekend.
we have found the egg masses too and torched them along with the bugs.
Scary isn’t it?
You do the coolest things!
Thanks Chuck!
As always Cuzzin, it’s an extreme pleasure to peruse this site. Knowing you so well, I have always enjoyed the enthusiasm you put into your hobbies. You’re a good man dude … a good husband, father, a pretty-good gardener (lol), & now you’re also a blogger & writer too. God bless you John. xo M
Thanks so much Mart man. I’m an overrated father as well.
Hey there John! Love your style and the approach you have to gardening. I’d be happy to be a beta reader for you and provide some feedback. I have been trying to incorporate some of your approaches with respect to structure and visual interest not just around my area but also the community I live in. I’m tucking into Planting in a Post-Wild World at the moment and getting a lot of great ideas! Happy to help when/if you want. Thanks for doing all that you are doing.
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Brad
Thanks so much Brad! I’m got that book also and haven’t had a chance to dive in yet. Will be in touch about the beta reader thing. Thanks again!
Thanks for picture. I just learned about the latern fly and now I know what to look for.
You’re welcome Cathy!