14-02-2022, 08:05 AM
Hi Popeye333 and everyone
I've found that the waxeyes love fruit - a cut half of orange or tomato seems to be their favourite out of what I've offered over the years.
We weathered the storm ok. Sweetcorn has suffered. While the wind was northerly I tied the whole of the tallest bunch together and supported off a garden structure. Then when the wind went to the south I had to do the opposite side and tie to the fence. While doing it there was a HUGE gust and I became aware of the risk from the neighbours cherry tree, but it held up. So that clump of corn is upright and OK. The half height lot is down on the ground, but when I go out in a minute I'll look at what staking it needs and get it sorted. I'm sure the plants are still fine.
The Guard Cat had another experience with the dog a couple of nights ago. There was a bit more commotion this time, but he was fine and proud of himself (we always go out and see if he's there and OK and he loves the 1am attention). This time the security camera has a slightly clearer view of the dog as it trotted past so we have some idea what it looks like now. When I get a chance I plan to do a few walks around the block to see if I can see where it lives. The camera also showed that this time the cat was already following about 6 seconds behind the dog as it passed the terrace on its way in. On the way out the dog was so fast there's no image, and the cat was on the run a few seconds behind and stopped at the ranch slider (?waiting for us to give him a pat).
I've found that the waxeyes love fruit - a cut half of orange or tomato seems to be their favourite out of what I've offered over the years.
We weathered the storm ok. Sweetcorn has suffered. While the wind was northerly I tied the whole of the tallest bunch together and supported off a garden structure. Then when the wind went to the south I had to do the opposite side and tie to the fence. While doing it there was a HUGE gust and I became aware of the risk from the neighbours cherry tree, but it held up. So that clump of corn is upright and OK. The half height lot is down on the ground, but when I go out in a minute I'll look at what staking it needs and get it sorted. I'm sure the plants are still fine.
The Guard Cat had another experience with the dog a couple of nights ago. There was a bit more commotion this time, but he was fine and proud of himself (we always go out and see if he's there and OK and he loves the 1am attention). This time the security camera has a slightly clearer view of the dog as it trotted past so we have some idea what it looks like now. When I get a chance I plan to do a few walks around the block to see if I can see where it lives. The camera also showed that this time the cat was already following about 6 seconds behind the dog as it passed the terrace on its way in. On the way out the dog was so fast there's no image, and the cat was on the run a few seconds behind and stopped at the ranch slider (?waiting for us to give him a pat).