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The American toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a toad species that is thought to have descended from a invasion of toads from South America. All stages of the toad have poison glands and will release poison if they feel threatened. But if you don't try to eat it, you'll be okay.
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Sometimes they choose to dig small holes to hide in, which I captured a picture of here. They contribute to the environment by being a food source for some animals which can handle it's toxin, such as garter snakes and racoons.
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Sources:
-Pauly, G. B.; Hillis, D. M.; Cannatella, D. C. (November 2004). "The History of a Nearctic Colonization: Molecular Phylogenetics and Biogeography of the Nearctic Toads
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-psu.edu/dept/nkbiology/natur…
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Corona Chronicles 14
13 June, 2020
Back with the lilies, but I transplanted two summer plants out in the front yard first. A pickaxe is very useful in their removal.
Side note: Lily of the valley is actually toxic. Be careful not to ingest any part of it. Might've got me sick!
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Corona Chronicles 13
May 31, 2020
Spent about 3 hours pulling lily of the valley from this bed; still not done. If Satan had roots, you could find them on these plants. Spread out, dense, heavy, resilient, and choke out other plants. At least they smell nice.
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The Wood forget-me not (Myosotis sylvatica) is a flower native to Europe. There's not much information on these but they do self-seed in good conditions.
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Where to make room for the family greenhouse?? archdaily.com/940314/family-…
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Should every school have a garden?
Should every bear poo in the woods?
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Recent academic articles dealing with #mentalhealth benefits of #gardening.
Both the exercise and the being outdoors in Nature count.
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Blame for overcrowding Toronto city parks should be laid at the door of governments that provide so few outdoor outlets for people without access to golf clubs, cottages & backyards. People's need to access nature is called #biophilia; meet that need!!
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Corona Chronicles 11
May 16, 2020
Had a very strenuous day in the yard. Had to plant 9 cedar trees in soil littered with roots from the previous lot of trees. It took quite a long time but it ultimately worked out very well! It's nice to see some fresh trees in the garden.
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A plumber has everything to do with water and piping, but I don’t find any interest with that. With electricity it somewhat relates back to my preferred subject in science. It would also be an experience working as an electrician as even after you may switch job occupations
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Your knowledge as an electrician may come in handy later in life. On a day to day though, being an electrician may be somewhat lacklustre, as everyday may start to feel the same in my opinion. What I mean by that is being an electrician seems like your doing the same thing all
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Corona Chronicles 10
May 3, 2020
Pruned some trees of dead material and used shears to give them more shape, completely sawed down one that was dying. Went to the back and clipped some tree branches to allow light to hit part of the garden. Removed a rose bush and other plants!
