The Western Gray Squirrel is on the list of endangered species for the PNW. I will draw this squirrel in chalk on the sidewalk after it's done raining!
There is a really great clue to help you to differentiate between the two: a tree usually has one trunk whereas a bush/shrub has multiple stems coming from the ground.
I have heard a few things on how to prevent these pests from visiting your garden.
1- get rid of any standing water and keep good air flow
2- plant things like citronella grass, rosemary, lavender, or marigolds
3- I can't think of #3 😁
I wish I could come to your cafe every day. I've never seen such beautiful food prepared! You have such an amazing talent! BTW, I made a really yummy sandwich that you might want to add to your shop! You pan fry 2 slices of rosemary bread in butter until toasted. Next slather one side...
I guess stinging nettle is on that list because it can give you a rash? I love making stinging nettle tea and using a few of the nettle leaves in ramen soup or in shrimp stir fries! I've heard it's a great plant to fight allergies too.
Today I was walking along the water and I heard some loud squeaking sounds. It looked closely and saw a mamma duck and nine goslings! They were so cute!!
My oldest daughter has a bird feeder on her back porch and says that there is rarely a time during the day when there isn't a bird dining there! She has counted 10 different species that come visit!
Yes that's true now that you mention it. It is mostly the rings. I just store canned goods in a kitchen cupboard. However, we have a lot of humidity here. Cardboard gets soft in the cupboards too!
I just read on the "On This Day in History" site that in 1914 on this day, US Congress establishes Mother's Day! Don't forget your mother's this Sunday! 😊