I know, right?!? I wish I’d been filming in slow motion when she took off, but it seems like the video quality isn’t quite as good in the setting. I love it when the hawks come to visit!

@@keribright6276 oh! I was just wondering yesterday what fall was like there. I’m sorry it’s disappointing. You’ll have to come visit next fall!!

@@RoseTheBeautifulFlower what percentage of vinegar would you use? Does that kill them or just wash them off? Thanks!

@@keribright6276 lol!

@@keribright6276 we that’s an idea! It was just crazy to see how they’ve all been out. We had 2 weeks or 10 days of rain and then it seemed like they were making up for that time. But today it’s been chilly and I was wondering if they are more active just before they need to stay inside their hive for winter. There’s definitely a lot to learn!

@JanesHope if you do decide to be keep, you should talk to frank & Susan b. Plus, I think the county has some program. 😉

@@keribright6276 ha! I felt the same way but was laughing at it, wondering if I was being silly. I feel like I need to collect more songs that seem appropriate for videos like this. I would never have imagined I’d be doing such a thing. lol!

@@keribright6276 lol!

@@kneadinghands you don’t think these will be viable? Do you have tricks for catching them at the right time to keep them from spreading everywhere but also to be able to share the seeds?

@@keribright6276 it’s celosia. This is the first year I’ve grown it.

@@ladiesandgentelmenwegothim lol! I did show my face on this video!

@@hopefulhearted I’m glad you enjoyed! It’s funny because I have such an obsession with collecting the seeds but I know some people have never even seen them. And I hadn’t ever noticed them until a few years ago. I love how there’s so much to learn!

@@JanesHope collecting seeds is a great thing to do, and i too love learning new things all the time

@@keribright6276 love that!

@@MrGusto-ch3wc thanks for the tip! I put them in an area where I’m not growing anything. I knew there was some chemical in some part of the walnuts that inhibited other plant growth. I appreciate you letting me know! I think I’m going to have about 1/4 pound when I’m done processing these 🤣 but it’s a start! Do you have any tips for processing??

@@Myrtuscommunis thanks!! 🤗

@@keribright6276 ha! You would. They’re like my babies. 🤣

I definitely need to use that more. It was in a tricky place for me to get to but I should obviously make that effort so I don’t end up like this again! It took over a half hour to get the stickers out of my hair and my gloves and shirt are still a mess!

That’s how I got it all on me. I know what the babies look like now, so hopefully next season, I will get them out when they’re small!

According to Wikipedia, their host plants are: white birch (Betula papyrifera), American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) American sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), plus several species of hickory (Carya), walnut (Juglans) and sumac (Rhus) Don’t know if any of those are native to your area, but you could try planting some and see if the moths eventually turn up!

It was very imbalanced! But they brought it down carefully and took care of it. I have no idea about any of this, but it was exciting to watch.

I’m hoping for buckets full to share this year! Do you remember when I brought some last year to Titus? They make me so happy!

​@JanesHope I remember the flowers you gave me but didn't remember they were these! 🤦‍♀️

I can’t believe how fast its wings move even in slow motion!

Yeah! I cut these tops right after taking the video. I used a lot of it on fresh pizza but left a few stems in water and they’ve rooted! It’s probably too hot to put them back outside yet, but it’s exciting!

@@CayllumOtero plants are so fascinating!

Right?!