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When our cedars throw pollen it covers half the property. Thick yellow powder that you can sweep off the walkways. I use a blower and watch the cloud go.
Never seen that before. We haven’t done much camping the last 15 years but prior I was always in the bush fishing or camping and we always have some cedar on the family properties.View attachment 55515
It may look like an alien from outer space — but it's not as scary as it seems.
CBC reporter Kaitie Fraser spotted this strange jelly-like substance in her aunt's backyard, growing on a cedar tree. In fact, her aunt said, when she first saw it, it looked like orange flowers at a distance. But when she started to approach it, it looked more like clumps of gummy bears.
So what took over this tree? According to Alexandria Buchanan, district manager for Davey Tree Service in Windsor, it's a common problem.
"We see this a lot. It's called apple cedar rust," said Buchanan.
It's a type of fungus, she added, that's often found on junipers, according to Buchanan, adding it's "incredibly alien" in its appearance.
"It's bright orange. It's got spikes typically coming out of these brown kind of casings. So these vibrant, orange spikes are just shooting out of your normal green foliage."
Buchanan said she hasn't seen this fungus recently in Windsor-Essex — but it comes in waves, along with other types of disease.
(Kaitie Fraser/CBC)
But what's even more strange is that the fungus is making its second appearance on this tree. Last year, Fraser's aunt said she found bumps "almost like a walnut" — and this year, there were "orange tentacles."
According to Buchanan, that's the natural progression for this type of fungus. It may be a scary sight, but it's not dangerous, she said.
"It's actually a type of fungus that isn't detrimental to the tree's health in any way, shape or form. So it won't actually hurt," she said. "However, if you see it, you'll want to remove it so it doesn't spread to other trees."
Buchanan recommends that anyone who sees this type of fungus call their local arborist so they can assess the situation and find out what the "best plan of attack for the tree is."
Cool. I planted the hollyhock I had in the tent all winter and lavender plant my wife bought yesterday.Still buying flowers! Got these on sale. Tomorrow the gf’s and I are off to the big city to do some serious flower shopping.Then I’ll spend the next three days planting! View attachment 56117
Believe it or not but Danny looks like a mini me of my father. Dads 6’2” and wears glasses now. Always makes me smile or laugh when I see him.
Welcome back, I said to my wife yesterday that we lose you twords the end of the month but should be back tomorrow..... He'll have to see pics of his seeds he sent me all grown up and looking frosty.
Cool trick, but not on the carpet. A throw rug or mat maybe. Your wife would kill you. And your little guy might get ideas if he saw you do it.
I haven’t used all the data the last two months. I’m just not great company these days.
It’s a perfectly normal thing for the cedars. It comes and goes around here, all depending on the humidity.
Anybody in Canada ever seen this or is it unfavourable conditions up here?
Enjoy it, real treat of a day it sure looks to be
That’ll buff right out!
The economy is doing great, cmon man! Lol
It looks a lot like a pic of me in my early days before my hair loss & morning coffee
Prime reason for lesbianism right there.
Ummm…thanks Steamy..I think??? (Ohhhh my eyes!!!)
What’s up with ya GS?
Not really sure I haven't gone to the doctor, but kinda seems like the flu.
no energy at all. Just feel blah. Day 3 now.
Sounds like the vid. They say it starts with a super sore throat. Mine did. Kept me still about four days. Ran a pretty good fever. Keep drinking, use salt water to gargle, take vitamin D3, specifically if you are dark skinned. Delcym is an xlent cough syrup. While it was no picnic, it was not as bad on me as going through pneumonia.Not really sure I haven't gone to the doctor, but kinda seems like the flu.
Super sore throat, body aches, extremely hot
I have nooo words…
I'll grab some d3 on my way home later, as I am definitely darker skinned then my entire family lol. Delsym is my go to cough syrup lol. I usually don't even get sick so when I do it's horrible
That sucks, being sick with obligations to fill
It'll be like going to the dentist,....I know it sounds bad but you just don't know. straight, naive, sheltered, religious folk and I just don't mix well and I feel an odd cult like vibe...with all the eebee geebee crosses and odd church harmonics.....I just get all creeped out and want to head for the door asap.
her name is Ganja!!
Awwww heck, it caused me to snort coffee outta my nose as I choked with laughter! No need to apologize or even explain!
we go....good year
