Pictures of native Florida tall grass and flowers.
While camping at Rodman Campground in Palatka, Florida, we drove to the local dam. A central garden, or natural area, by the boat ramp, contained some beautiful native flowers and tall grass.
Loads of bees were all over the flowers. Not sure exactly what the grass is, or an exact name for the flowers, but the area was beautiful.
This is my garden dilemma: I have a grasshopper infestation. I need a natural way to get rid of the bugs, as I am an organic gardener.
Attract birds that will eat them, is my first thought, but I have cats that go outside. If I feed birds in summer it’s only the hummingbirds. My cats would never be able to catch one of them. In fact, neither of my cats are big hunters, but I imagine that birds get nervous when they look down and see cats in the yard, so they move on.
If the birds do end up eating the grasshoppers, they will be down near ground level. The grasshoppers are feasting on the leaves of many of my garden plants. If I put out feeders, I feel like I am inviting birds to their death, because of the cats.
Summer bird-feeding can also attract black bears in my area. Continue reading “Dilemma: Bugs, Birds, Bears, and Cats”
Hydrangeas Blue 