Oh deer, oh deer, oh deer, oh deer! I really hope it's the last! Otherwise, life seems to be progressing well

He definitely can!

That's good if you managed to find them all. There are plenty of ticks at my place so I don't always find them in time. Cats can remove the ticks themselves, except if they find their way to their heads.

I didn't know that. Do avoid being pricked by the thorns though, they cause a bad reaction

Ticks cause skin ulcers if they remain sucking for any long period of time. I use various flea spot products such as Revolution (Selamectin) to be sure that they are gone

Goes off to see if she has any in her wallet.. Good Southern expression, that

Yes, they have killed quite a few

Thank you! It's easy to miss my posts, they are very infrequent due to the electricity problems we've been having although we seem more stable (for now)

Tequila making looks messy. I cut the leaves off close to the stem, leave everything to dry nearby and then pile it up around the stems so that the winter fires can finish them and the offsets off. That's

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Hmmm, those agaves grow like weeds here too. They have no enemies although I have seen the snails chew strips off them

They aren't common globally because they are slow and although easy, they are quite particular with their watering requirements

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They are nice, I have a little one at home

Beautiful healthy plants! The tall guys could be Espostoa

The update is too sad,,,

Now that you mention it...

Thank you! It's not a job for everyone

Mealybugs need lots of alcohol!

They always seem flike some kind of sea life and it's interesting that ththey grow in areas that are ancient sea beds