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@nanaluke
@nanaluke 15 күн бұрын
Best presentation of this information that I've found on KZbin.
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation 14 күн бұрын
So happy to hear that! Best of luck with your rain garden.
@CJ23taylor-animales
@CJ23taylor-animales 21 күн бұрын
I have 2 oaks one that is rivaling that trunk circumfrence and another that is double the circumfrence. Is this rare
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation 20 күн бұрын
You have some very old oak trees! Big, old oak trees are generally rare today due to development and new oak diseases.
@chelseageber8091
@chelseageber8091 Ай бұрын
What is the brand (or link) to the diverter shown in this video?
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation 28 күн бұрын
Upcycle Products supplies our rain barrels and accessories, including diverters: upcycle-products.com/upcycle-factory/ If you're local, you can order them for pick up at our farm office in Naperville, IL or the Upcycle Factory in Morris to avoid the shipping cost.
@PaulN-x2q
@PaulN-x2q Ай бұрын
I'd imagine that prairie is significantly less intensive than native trees, especially when considering underground infrastructure. Even in wilderness areas, fallen trees block trails, and eventually get cleared. I used to patrol a university campus, reporting any heaving of sidewalks that were being lifted by larger woody vegetation because, any uneven crack that is more than 1/2-inch is a tripping hazard. In the desert Southwest, where the soil or run-off / drainage has been disturbed, fighting exotic, invasive weeds is challenging to the reintroduction of prairie or meadow species. Archaeologists use vegetation patterns to interpret sites, which haven't been occupied for hundreds of years, because the soil fosters a different pattern, typically harboring select natives, and exotic species. Productive soils are often more effort to maintain than ones which have formed naturally.
@xAmberDawn
@xAmberDawn Ай бұрын
So, i have a diverter, and i'm wondering if the hose out of the diverter has to go in above, equal to or below where thw overflow hose is situated.
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation Ай бұрын
For the diverter shown in this video, the diverter hose connects to the overflow hose connection. In other words, if you have this kind of diverter, you do not need an overflow hose. Once the rain barrel is full, the rest of the rain water is diverted back into the downspout and drains down the downspout into the ground. Hope that makes sense!
@patrickcreighton5109
@patrickcreighton5109 Ай бұрын
Meeep ! :)
@kabetogemechu5055
@kabetogemechu5055 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your excellent presentation. Here in Ethiopia, Oromia regional state, there is a number of problems encounter here in Oromia Urban Agriculture. This is the result of human caused compaction. In Oromia Urban and pre-urban agriculture request a serious attention specially in improving soil health. So that we are very eager to work in improving soil health.Your cooperation specially in training is very important. Thank you.
@KindCountsDeb3773
@KindCountsDeb3773 2 ай бұрын
They got the moves ! I like the timberdoodles calm approach to dating. The ladies need an ability to see in dusky light or dark. 👀👀It's funny how the males head stays in one position and the body does the work. ⏩⏩⏩⏩lol .THIS was a very chill and concise look at this fascinating, yes fascinating, bird. They still do a showy dance!! It's dance may be subtle but some ladies like that. TY Conservation Foundation, thank you Lea, you did well ! meep !
@kipperkell
@kipperkell 2 ай бұрын
Loved this, great video
@BenjaminGillespie-uk2wm
@BenjaminGillespie-uk2wm 2 ай бұрын
super drought tolerant plant
@limitlessends
@limitlessends 2 ай бұрын
The part at the end is the chefs kiss on top. Knowing that your actions helped encourage others and to leave room for wildlife. It's so inspiring!
@westcoastlandscapepro
@westcoastlandscapepro 2 ай бұрын
Plants are awesome! Keep putting out more videos, this girl is a natural: she could sell me weeds.
@westcoastlandscapepro
@westcoastlandscapepro 2 ай бұрын
What's this girl's name? Anyone?
@westcoastlandscapepro
@westcoastlandscapepro 2 ай бұрын
Super cute girl!
@westcoastlandscapepro
@westcoastlandscapepro 2 ай бұрын
Who is this girl?
@sheila5621
@sheila5621 2 ай бұрын
Where do you get your catchfly seed?
@jj963963jj
@jj963963jj 3 ай бұрын
Want to try to raise one myself. Your video is very encouraging, thank you 🐛🐛🦋🦋
@daisybear2012
@daisybear2012 3 ай бұрын
I love it... Thank you for bringing me a smile and laughter today !!!
@amandahaapala7871
@amandahaapala7871 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful! I planted some a year ago and am struggling to protect it against a dastardly but adorable baby groundhog 😂 I think I might see a few blooms this year (I caged them and inter-planted some wild violets for the groundhog as a peace offering), but yours is lovely to see thriving!!
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation 4 ай бұрын
Smart idea. I hope the groundhog accepts your offering!
@AngelCatBaby
@AngelCatBaby 4 ай бұрын
I love this❤. I have birds that I watch close by, especially Robins, which have decided to build nests nearby. I have one female which I love dearly has nested for about two years now. Her nests usually includes three eggs and three hatchlings. I try to keep a close watch on her because I don’t want anything to happen to her….she brings joy and brightens up my day with their songs. I was afraid for the babies this spring because it was colder than usual, but so far the babies survived and are now on their own somewhere. I love birds, they are the first to tell you if something is wrong in the ecosystems, and lately, I’ve noticed that something is amiss because I have noticed less birds this year than before. People are always using too much bug killers and weed killers and are actually killing off the food source that the birds eat, namely flying insects, bugs and angle worms in the ground, and putting birds onto the extinction list because of it. They are having trouble with finding the good food and resources they need to survive. 👍❤️🙏🏼
@phanke8685
@phanke8685 4 ай бұрын
Very cool
@davidleslie949
@davidleslie949 4 ай бұрын
Sorry, I had to stop just after you mentioned using a rain barrel in order to catch & use "mineral rich water"? I'm somewhat perplexed as it was my understanding or a matter of fact: that the water from the sky that falls to earth is as close to pure water as possible or basically distilled water. Typically after a 10 to 15 minute Window has elapsed. The rainwater becomes pure filtered mineral free water. 10 to 15 minutes is any dirt dust or pollen taken down by the rain water which is not as pure until all of the particulate in the sky has diminished extended period of rainfall. I'm wondering where the minerals are coming from because as water evaporates we know that any heavy minerals stay on the ground as the water turns into a gas vapour. These water vapours rise far above the earth to form rain clouds. This is also known as mother natures natural water filter. Nonetheless if I am wrong, which is possible please correct me so I'm not spreading disinformation. Thank you for the informative video.
@shebajoseph5968
@shebajoseph5968 4 ай бұрын
Excellent but it would be gud if there is a company making this for every house and flats so everyone can do this harvesting 👌👍🙏
@AnthonyBocash-k1r
@AnthonyBocash-k1r 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful like you
@brigettesimec5900
@brigettesimec5900 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this.
@fearlessdrop3021
@fearlessdrop3021 4 ай бұрын
What zones can it be grown in and what other places is it native to.
@ed_sellu
@ed_sellu 4 ай бұрын
🎉🎉
@bed4dmc
@bed4dmc 4 ай бұрын
Bees think it's da balm
@chillybakesgluten-free2239
@chillybakesgluten-free2239 4 ай бұрын
It's a beauty in my garden I look forward to seeing every year!
@kantabangovindbhai3936
@kantabangovindbhai3936 6 сағат бұрын
Hi 😊
@chillybakesgluten-free2239
@chillybakesgluten-free2239 4 ай бұрын
It's a beautiful addition to my backyard! and I love to see the tall spikes rising high in the air every summer.
@gingersnapjudy
@gingersnapjudy 5 ай бұрын
Their dance really is a showoff move! It was much fun to sit in my friend's yard at dusk and watch this dance.
@donaldcooley7837
@donaldcooley7837 5 ай бұрын
Cool. I thought one of my red oaks might be close to oldest and/or biggest. It's 46" diameter, so a foot less than that beauty. And red oaks grow faster than white, so its probably a good deal younger. I DO have a nice stand of that vast oak forest you describe, though, with about 20 white and a few smaller red. Sadly have lost 7 since we moved here 45 years ago, but do have youngsters coming.
@elynn7684
@elynn7684 5 ай бұрын
We've got some at a nature center by my house in Peoria.
@teresaday4640
@teresaday4640 5 ай бұрын
An excellent video!
@elynn7684
@elynn7684 5 ай бұрын
Judy bought one for my garden
@elynn7684
@elynn7684 5 ай бұрын
Just bought two for here in Illinois
@NateFord
@NateFord 5 ай бұрын
Wow what a cool plant! Kinda mindblowing to see a plant just move however you push it like that
@PlantNativeTrees
@PlantNativeTrees 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing and raising awareness! I have planted 12 native oaks in the last 2 months...just planted a Chinkapin Oak this morning. Oaks are the keystones to ecosystems. Looking forward to all of the wildlife that will get to enjoy them in the years to come.
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation 5 ай бұрын
That's fantastic! You'll have a very ecologically diverse yard in just a few years!
@PlantNativeTrees
@PlantNativeTrees 5 ай бұрын
@@TheConservationFoundation Thanks and can't wait! 🙂
@staceygianoplos6381
@staceygianoplos6381 5 ай бұрын
Is that a single plant or more than 1 plant?
@raschueller
@raschueller 5 ай бұрын
it is a small clump.
@jewdd1989
@jewdd1989 5 ай бұрын
So I’m trying to keep native plants or xeriscape my yard and garden, I’m in sw KS and we’ve been under a very long drought so it just makes sense to. I have a veggie garden in wicking beds to preserve water, what veggie plants benefit from bee balm or should I place it near or further from the garden? Obviously oregano can help prevent certain pests getting into my tomatoes so would this be similar since it also has an oregano type smell?!
@lukeminer3871
@lukeminer3871 5 ай бұрын
It’s in the mint family, so I would recommend caution when deciding on placement as it will spread fairly heavy. I recommend mixing it with other native perennials in a pollinator garden though!
@jewdd1989
@jewdd1989 5 ай бұрын
@@lukeminer3871 I put it between other perennials in the ground away from my garden beds because it’ll get big but it’s still close enough hopefully it’ll help the vegetables. I will keep any eye out though as I don’t want it to spread
@LyndaJay
@LyndaJay 5 ай бұрын
With appreciation from Vancouver Island!
@user-gy8jt8wj4e
@user-gy8jt8wj4e 5 ай бұрын
Don’t eat them right off the bush….they are toxic until processed
@clovertx901
@clovertx901 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@kellihillebrand8341
@kellihillebrand8341 6 ай бұрын
This is wonderful🥰
@Chipthedestroyer
@Chipthedestroyer 6 ай бұрын
why would anyone name a bird that
@KindCountsDeb3773
@KindCountsDeb3773 2 ай бұрын
I don't know, but it's fine. lol
@heavenzone123
@heavenzone123 6 ай бұрын
Location?
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation 6 ай бұрын
This oak is located at a private home in West Chicago, IL!
@heavenzone123
@heavenzone123 6 ай бұрын
@@TheConservationFoundation Yes I know but if big tree enthusiasts wanted to find out...then what could we do??
@kellihillebrand8341
@kellihillebrand8341 6 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks so much for what you all are doing🙏🤍🌱
@scottfraser706
@scottfraser706 6 ай бұрын
You can make an alcohol out of the blooms and it tastes like honey 🍯😋
@silentowl2812
@silentowl2812 6 ай бұрын
Yo it be blooming long term though 🫠❤️!
@n64benjo98
@n64benjo98 6 ай бұрын
Where can I purchase that rain barrel?
@TheConservationFoundation
@TheConservationFoundation 6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you are interested in a rain barrel! If you're local to our area (NE Illinois), you can order rain barrels online for pick up at our farm in Naperville. Just visit www.theconservationfoundation.org. Otherwise, our supplier UpCycle Products ships across the county, so check out their website. Some hardware and home improvement stores also sell rain barrels.
@denisekalina4029
@denisekalina4029 7 ай бұрын
So that what it looks like.