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Wonders of the Farm
Sally Teschon writes: "[On a recent trip to the Celery Farm], I saw a wonderful jack in the pulpit that you spoke about.
"Saw interesting mushrooms and spores, too — is that what they are on the leaf? [photo below]
"Momma swan was out for a dip and then went back on her nest as Dad patrolled. Great night at the farm."
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If Calvin said it, I believe it. 🙂 Actually, to correct myself, the critter causing the spikey galls on cherry are caused by a mite (an arachnid relative of the spiders) rather than an insect. Most galls, I think are caused by insects, such as gall wasps, as Edith said. See more on mites here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mite
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Thank you for the correct information. amazing
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I agree, I agree..a beautiful spring the Lord has given us. We have an amazing Lord and Savior. My Bible Study friends-25 years we have been together from Cornerstone in Wyckoff- went to the NY Botanical Garden yesterday. We had much discussion on the God of order, the God of color and smells and all our senses, and how wonderfully He made the earth…for us to use wisely. “There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.” John Calvin
We indeed rejoice.
Thank you for your kind words. -
Galls on black cherry, most frequently made by the leaf in response to an insect (often a wasp) laying eggs on the leaf. The larval wasp feeds and matures within the gall.
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Hi Sally, Beautiful mushrooms! The spike-like growths on the cherry leaves are Cherry Sac Galls, caused by a tiny insect laying its eggs in the leaf. I have a photo here: http://www.pbase.com/bioman10/cfspring along with other goodies found during a couple of April/May walks.
It’s a beautiful spring the Lord has given us!
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Tom Burr
If Calvin said it, I believe it. 🙂 Actually, to correct myself, the critter causing the spikey galls on cherry are caused by a mite (an arachnid relative of the spiders) rather than an insect. Most galls, I think are caused by insects, such as gall wasps, as Edith said. See more on mites here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mite
sally teschon
Thank you for the correct information. amazing
sally t.
sally teschon
I agree, I agree..a beautiful spring the Lord has given us. We have an amazing Lord and Savior. My Bible Study friends-25 years we have been together from Cornerstone in Wyckoff- went to the NY Botanical Garden yesterday. We had much discussion on the God of order, the God of color and smells and all our senses, and how wonderfully He made the earth…for us to use wisely. “There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.” John Calvin
We indeed rejoice.
Thank you for your kind words.
Edith Wallace
Galls on black cherry, most frequently made by the leaf in response to an insect (often a wasp) laying eggs on the leaf. The larval wasp feeds and matures within the gall.
Tom Burr
Hi Sally, Beautiful mushrooms! The spike-like growths on the cherry leaves are Cherry Sac Galls, caused by a tiny insect laying its eggs in the leaf. I have a photo here: http://www.pbase.com/bioman10/cfspring along with other goodies found during a couple of April/May walks.
It’s a beautiful spring the Lord has given us!