Scott’s Compost Pile
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- RT @MontereyAq: A dainty dancer drifts delicately atop a marvelous mauve medusa. In the wild (and in our exhibit), the larvae of Achelata l… 8 hours ago
- RT @marinesanctuary: In case you missed it, check out the latest #BIMSBites recap of the amazing adventures during the @BlackinMarSci Imme… 8 hours ago
- RT @SchuylkillWater: Join us next Tuesday for our Abandoned Mine Drainage Workgroup. We look forward to hearing from Erik Silldorf, Delawar… 8 hours ago
- MOM’s is open 9am to 6pm today. Have a happy & safe Fourth of July! https://t.co/V2jrg9ksJl 1 day ago
- @Pendragonfruit Hello. We follow the rules when it comes to refrigeration outages, to be sure we protect public hea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 2 days ago
- RT @HonestSeth: What an awesome ride and amazing accomplishment. We've been partners with @MOMsOrganicMrkt from our earliest days, and app… 3 days ago
- @HonestSeth @HonestTea @BeyondMeat @eat_the_change Thank you, Seth! 3 days ago
- A message from Scott on the occasion of MOM’s 35th birthday (since 1987)! instagram.com/reel/CfgtjAvNt… We look forward… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 days ago
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Recent Posts
Category Archives: bugs/animals
Scott Fights Scotts
There’s a creek that runs through my neighborhood. I walk it frequently. I consider myself the unofficial keeper of this creek, as I uproot invasive mustard plants and pick up dozens of bags of trash along a mile stretch of the … Continue reading
Posted in bugs/animals, environment, home, Lawn, Living, nature, water
Tagged algae, creeks, fertilizer, lawn, lawn chemicals
48 Comments
Man Walks Dog, Terrorizes Neighborhood
When my wife and I were looking for a house to buy 15 years ago, I told her about a rule I had: the “let-the-dog-out-without-worrying-about-it-getting-hit-by-a-car” rule. I wasn’t even sure we’d ever get a dog, but figured this rule would also … Continue reading
Posted in bugs/animals, home, Living, nature, personal
86 Comments
It’s A Jungle In Here
When I was a kid (early 20’s), I swore off red meat for about 3 years. Didn’t touch it. I remember explaining to my friends that I would not eat mammals because they were most intelligent. I eat red meat … Continue reading
Posted in bugs/animals, home, Living, nature, personal
Tagged bees, bugs/animals, cat, dog, fish, home, meat, pets
5 Comments
My Pesticides
When I was a teen, my mom would take me to Smithsonian lectures on wolves, raptors, bees, bats, etc. After attending a lecture on bats, we apparently had an “in” with the speaker as I found myself at the “after-party” dinner with him (I use … Continue reading
Posted in bugs/animals, home, Living, nature, personal
Tagged bats, guano, nature, pesticides, pests
4 Comments
Extreme Bees
I got myself a beehive this spring. So far, so good! This is a pic of my bees’ version of air-conditioning… Having bees is fun and interesting. I love watching their progress as they fill their ever-expanding hive with honey and … Continue reading