tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post7201987831122655313..comments2024-03-29T01:12:10.224-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: A Couple of Exciting Things in My Own Gardenoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-13706935898729714142014-03-05T15:53:03.475-08:002014-03-05T15:53:03.475-08:00Yikes! The good news seems to be that these invas...Yikes! The good news seems to be that these invasive frogs don't last long in town. Perhaps they become possum or racoon food? What I really wanted was a whole chorus of those cute little teeny green frogs that people find all over their lawns in less populated areas. Have you any idea how much space/habitat that a frog might need to be happy? outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31544561184171967052014-03-05T04:40:49.633-08:002014-03-05T04:40:49.633-08:00Sorry to be a killjoy, but that is an invasive bul...Sorry to be a killjoy, but that is an invasive bullfrog, not an endangered red-legged frog. The size of the tadpoles and the exposed eardrum on the adult are a dead giveaway. Bullfrogs eat native frogs and their tadpoles, among other things. I'm a little shocked that a pond store would be so unconscionable as to raise and sell these. Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-29941850132854796432013-08-19T16:42:23.239-07:002013-08-19T16:42:23.239-07:00I have other watery places for frogs too. The tad...I have other watery places for frogs too. The tadpoles I've been getting are way too big for my koi to eat. They're like 4 inches long and their heads are almost as big as a quarter. I get them from a local pond store and am thinking that these are the ones that turned into my little frogs. I've never had frogs here in town until I started bringing in the tadpoles and I hope that they find enough space in my little garden to be happy.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-8805953414063389192013-08-19T16:38:29.199-07:002013-08-19T16:38:29.199-07:00You had a Silent Spring? Interesting.You had a Silent Spring? Interesting.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-39351504161502292622013-08-19T16:35:57.165-07:002013-08-19T16:35:57.165-07:00I can tell you why you don't have frogs. It...I can tell you why you don't have frogs. It's because you have fish and fish enjoy eating tadpoles. Better to have a separate pond just for your frog babies. By the way, this is a Red-Legged frog--an endangered species! Congrats on your luring him/her to your abode. (We have them in our pond but we are in a rural area. And we tried fish but the damn raccoons ate them.) GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-5005969290383918662013-08-08T08:39:29.294-07:002013-08-08T08:39:29.294-07:00Our frogs were strangely silent this spring, but r...Our frogs were strangely silent this spring, but random sightings tell me they are still about. When they really get going it can be deafening (in a good way).rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-41847750678066121172013-08-08T06:56:04.370-07:002013-08-08T06:56:04.370-07:00Did your big mf frog move in on his own or did you...Did your big mf frog move in on his own or did you import him? Can't wait to see a picture and especially to hear how it is that you get a frog to hold a pencil:) outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-16786058276102222472013-08-08T06:52:21.179-07:002013-08-08T06:52:21.179-07:00That's the only kind I've had before, too....That's the only kind I've had before, too.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-26294263948309061872013-08-08T06:51:36.268-07:002013-08-08T06:51:36.268-07:00I don't know if it's cruel to bring tadpol...I don't know if it's cruel to bring tadpoles into town where there don't seem to be any frogs already but at least there are lots of bugs around for them to eat!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55211853665383353422013-08-08T06:49:41.399-07:002013-08-08T06:49:41.399-07:00Makes me happy!Makes me happy!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-24465480898249546852013-08-08T06:49:24.325-07:002013-08-08T06:49:24.325-07:00The fruit was interesting, refreshing, lime/rhubar...The fruit was interesting, refreshing, lime/rhubarb/kiwi flavored, and a little tart. In the places where they use it to make a drink, sugar is added & I think that makes it much nicer.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-89240033222369842082013-08-08T06:45:39.723-07:002013-08-08T06:45:39.723-07:00Interesting that the frogs like to talk with your ...Interesting that the frogs like to talk with your father but not your mother!<br />How exciting about your passion fruit; I look forward to your report!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-5805237032453727442013-08-08T05:49:03.872-07:002013-08-08T05:49:03.872-07:00Pond life is grand. i have one big mf frog in ther...Pond life is grand. i have one big mf frog in there. That abbreviation is the only apt description so please excuse the crudeness. I will get a picture for you. Now, if only I can get him to hold a pencil for scale. Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83997983450691785412013-08-08T03:07:07.627-07:002013-08-08T03:07:07.627-07:00As far as frogs, the only ones I'm aware of in...As far as frogs, the only ones I'm aware of in our yard/garden are ceramic or terracotta! And yes, life IS grand in the garden!rebeccahttp://sceneinourgarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53683402398893165832013-08-08T01:02:37.396-07:002013-08-08T01:02:37.396-07:00It's probably made from whatever the garden is...It's probably made from whatever the garden is producing a glut of...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-80278723738659349042013-08-07T21:45:49.883-07:002013-08-07T21:45:49.883-07:00I think that frog might be the thing you've gr...I think that frog might be the thing you've grown (or frog-napped) that I'm most jealous of. AWESOME.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-27115248724177053042013-08-07T19:37:18.978-07:002013-08-07T19:37:18.978-07:00Very cool!Very cool!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-19920683690554321772013-08-07T18:06:09.557-07:002013-08-07T18:06:09.557-07:00Your frog is fabulous! Your pond must be the hoppi...Your frog is fabulous! Your pond must be the hoppin' spot in the garden. :o) My little tree frog is still around but he's impossible to find. We only know he's here by his singing. Your fruit looks a bit slimy inside. Did you like it? I've never eaten those before.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-13668781465230163572013-08-07T17:19:55.477-07:002013-08-07T17:19:55.477-07:00Congratulations on the frog, hope he/she is there ...Congratulations on the frog, hope he/she is there to stay. My parents have had a frog couple for years in their garden in southern Spain, when my father starts to speak when they sit outside in the evening, one of the frogs will talk back - really loud, never happens when my mother talks!<br /><br />Great to hear about your naranjilla, I have my own fruit to taste for the first time, my 2 year old passionflower has got 2 fruits so far and probably loads more to come! I have read that they don't taste much at all, but I will at least have a taste, just so I can tell people what they taste like :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-62992124954577628812013-08-07T14:08:39.947-07:002013-08-07T14:08:39.947-07:00Thanks Karen! It must be exciting for you thinkin...Thanks Karen! It must be exciting for you thinking of winter ending soon!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-28803595228706759812013-08-07T14:07:17.819-07:002013-08-07T14:07:17.819-07:00It was my pleasure to visit your blog! So, this g...It was my pleasure to visit your blog! So, this great relish of which you speak, is it anything like pickle relish?outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-90012747208662497002013-08-07T13:29:11.472-07:002013-08-07T13:29:11.472-07:00Amazing things happen in the garden, I would be ru...Amazing things happen in the garden, I would be rushing out every day now to check on the frog, we hear frogs sometimes but can never locate their source. I suspect they could be in the drain? In our previous house there was a plum tree planted in the backyard, and boy did it make a mess. Dropped fruit and fruit fly. Glad to hear you are having a great summer, with the fling and all the interesting things going on in your garden.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08008574463499280758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-7844700704999207912013-08-07T11:47:08.280-07:002013-08-07T11:47:08.280-07:00Hi, thanks for visiting my blog. Fascinating looki...Hi, thanks for visiting my blog. Fascinating looking fruit you have there. Congrats on having a frog - I suspect the koi are the reason your tadpoles never make it to adulthood, they eat the tadpoles with great relish...Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-75146329649570997772013-08-07T11:29:26.121-07:002013-08-07T11:29:26.121-07:00Thank you Lisa! I hope your frogs come back again...Thank you Lisa! I hope your frogs come back again someday soon!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-38822179789401737802013-08-07T11:28:34.282-07:002013-08-07T11:28:34.282-07:00Really? Frogs too loud? Crazy. On the other hand...Really? Frogs too loud? Crazy. On the other hand our neighbor doesn't like the sound of woodpeckers or the geese in another neighbor's back yard. Whatever.<br />Refreshing, not particularly sweet but that's probably why they add sugar to the juice before drinking it. Wouldn't want to eat a bunch of them (like strawberries or peaches in season) but they'd make great sorbet and other stuff.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com