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"Knots in wood are formed when branches are broken off or cut, and the exposed wood is left behind. As the tree continues to grow, the trunk expands and overtakes the branches, and knots form around the base of the branches. Knots can also be formed by injuries to the tree or by fungal infections." They're what give knotty pine floors, furniture, etc. that distinctive look. I use a wedge and sledgehammer to split large logs instead of an axe. Just place the wedge in an existing crack that should be there in seasoned wood and hammer away. Once the big logs are split, I use this method with the axe for more exercise. I keep an old Y log around and place the log to be split in the V of the Y to hold it and keep it from rolling one way or the other.

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I mistakenly caught a skunk in the trap some years ago and had it "professionally" removed, I asked the guy jokingly if he was gonna dump it at the end of the road so it would be back next week, he said nope can only release on state property, either state park or gamelands. Said he was taking that fucker to Jacobsburg SP

There are some funny laws with that, but i believe you are allowed as a homeowner to shoot wild animals causing damage to your property. so, just as long as you remember to tell the neighbors, cops, peta, that they were causing damage, you probably wouldnt get put in cuffs. I do have some cats at both houses i would like to take care of, but i know the ones that roam around my house in Delco are pets, so i leave them alone, even though it sort of pisses me off that my neighbors think its ok for thier cats to just wonder around. Maybe they keep the mouse population down. i dont know. I am fairly certain it is illeagal to relocate a trapped animal. Not gonna lie, this is what i do when i trap them, except for the last one that commited suicide in the trap. Also, relocating is a little sketchy. i mean, if i saw someone relocating a groundhog near my house i would be pissed. i have a good spot near work where i hope they like, and dont go roaming to live under other peoples decks. @mute1080@Boo Bear i think i read groundhogs are like homing pigeons. Take them far away if possible. i can be wrong about that though.

Wascally wabbits have been my problem this year

Kinda figured. Groundhogs suuuuuucccckkk. Horrible creatures. I saw 2 on my deck camera this year, and trapped them. I think they were visitors, not residents. Surprisingly lettuce has been the food of choice for them. I like lettuce too, but i would think twice about going in a steel box for some. Both of mine were in the trap by 6:30 am. And they go crazy once the door slams shut. happy hunting!

all this wood talk reminds me of a classic movie @PSUFly knows this scene

Mutes a nice guy he probably made them a sandwich or at least gave them some cheese balls now Ryan he’s a ding a ling prob give them beer actually so would mute

I mean I think they are knots. But they just don’t effing break

Slummin it in Lake Tahoe for a couple of weeks... Mind Haze IPA

Summer has been busy for the garden. The season has closed on zucchini (rip), potatoes, garlic and onions. The tomatoes just started turning this week- very late season but looking really healthy. Cukes and still kicking- this is the latest in the summer I’ve ever had them and I think it’s due to growing them vertically. Tomatillos and peppers are coming into their own and I’m waiting patiently for my dellacata, honey nut and more of the red kuri squash go turn. Also, the yard beans are a fun addition. These last two summers I’ve been doing a semi-companion planting, mostly using borage and calendula along with zinnias to brighten up the garden and drive in more pollinators. So far this has been a highly productive season. Anyone do a fall planting? I sowed carrots- hoping for a later freeze and to get a little something out of what would have been empty space; also beans, peas, spinach soon and planning to also put in colder varieties of winter bok choy and romaine for when the temps cool off a bit.