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The Sylvania Times
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PLANTING DAYS ACCORDING TO MOON SIGNS
Above-ground crops: 2, 3, 7, 25,26, 29, 30
Root crops: 8, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22
Seed beds: 11,12,13,21,22
Kill plant pests: 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
23, 24, 27, 28
FISHING DAYS FOR NOVEMBER 2022
Best: 2,3, 11, 12, 13,29, 30
Good: 1, 7, 8, 27, 28
Fair: 5, 6, 9, 10, 16, 17,18, 21, 22, 26
Poor: 4, 14, 15, 19,20,2,24,25
PLANTING TABLE FOR NOVEMBER
Gardens: Smooth seeded English peas, strawberry plants,
cabbage plants, onion sets, mustard, spinach, kale, and rape
Flowers: Continue to transplant perennials, divide
and reset old bulbs, plant hyacinths, tulips, jonquils,
daffodils, crocus, larkspur, poppies, ragged robin,
cosmos and other flowers suggested for October list.
Lawns: Continue to plant grasses of all kinds and
apply fertilizer to lawns, shrubbery with peat moss
and also use a light mulching around perennial plants.
The Farm
Wife
at Two Pennies Farm
“Why are we all
not Geniuses?”
Nancy Baker
As I wrote this title I wondered what is the correct
plural of ‘genius’? If the plural of octopus is octopi,
would the plural of genius be genii? Off to Google
we go. And Google says: The plural of genius is
geniuses. Apparently “Genii” is still an acceptable
term for “geniuses” in most informal cases although
it an old-fashioned word and considered incorrect.
To Latinate plural forms, words that end with an
“-us” will change to “I”: Cactus / Cacti, Octopus /
Octopi But the same rule does not apply to “geniuses”
because it already has an “I” before the “-us,” thus an
extra “I” would look confusing and strange to most
native speakers.l
Now that we have today’s linguistics lesson out of
the way, back to the beginning question. I know I’m
not a genius as in having exceptional intellectual
or creative power or other natural ability. The
educational system I grew up in told my parents I
would be lucky to graduate high school, my creativity
was dormant most of my life, and my skill sets are
nothing unusual. BUT I am very curious about a lot
of things. I still have a bit of the toddler’s “Why?”
and “What’s that?” mindset. Sometimes I distinctly
hear my Mother’s voice saying, “Look it up,” as she
pointed to her humongous Merriam- Webster’s
Colligate Dictionary, Unabridged (circa 1940). As
the tag line for the X-Files says, “The truth is out
there,” and we were vigorously encouraged to find it
for ourselves.
Today, thank goodness, we have Google. Questions
are answered in seconds. You do have to know
enough, or be a good enough critical thinker, to be
able to distinguish correct answers from false ones.
Now, I realize I am speaking from a position of some
privilege in having lived as long as I have which has
allowed me to acquire some knowledge and thinking
skills. I also have a computer and internet, but most
folks have cell phones and internet, and there is
public access at libraries.
There are also by some counts 2 million educational
apps available and an untold number of YouTube
tutorials. It seems that you can learn just about
anything you want to off the internet.
I’m left wondering, if we have the whole world of
knowledge and learning at our fingertips, why are we
not smarter than the pre-Google generation? I think
sometimes that it’s because folks have lost their Holy
Wonder of the world, that they don’t even see the
Life around them. I myself am blinded by Facebook
daily, but when I do abandon my screens is when the
joy happens. The rush of seeing, smelling, or hearing
something new, researching it, and then adding that
knowledge to my sense of really knowing the place
where I live.
Maybe that’s it. I want to intimately know the place
where I live, from the microbes in the soil to the stars
in the sky. Living in this house, on this homestead,
is a great gift that I have done nothing to deserve.
In knowing it as completely as I can I will be able to
steward it well. I want to pay my joy in this sense of
place into the future.
I’m no genius, but I’m smart enough to know I’m
blessed.
Hunting
in
Georgia
with
"THE HOOTING GUY"
The Dangers
of Hunting
As the leaves change color and the days grow
shorter, many people take to the woods in search
of a buck. Hunting is a popular sport in America,
with millions of hunters taking to the field each
year. While hunting can be a fun and exciting way to
spend time in the outdoors, it can also be dangerous.
A hunting accident can result in injury or death.
In addition, hunting can have negative impacts on
wildlife populations and local ecosystems.
Safety tips for hunting in Georgia
Georgia is a popular state for hunting, offering
plenty of opportunities to bag a deer or other game.
However, before you head out into the woods, it’s
important to be aware of some safety tips that can
help make your hunt more successful and safe.
Here are three things to keep in mind:
1. Always wear hunter orange. This bright color will
help you stand out to other hunters, reducing the risk
of being mistaken for game and being shot.
2. When hunting, it’s important to be aware of your
surrounding area and keep an eye on the trail you’re
on.
3. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. There
are always other folks around that can help. Use your
cell phone if you have service where you are.
And finally, hunting is a popular sport in the United
States, with millions of hunters taking to the woods
every year. While hunting is a safe activity when
practiced properly, there are some dangers inherent
in the sport. Also, hunting is a great way to get
outside and enjoy nature. It is also a very effective
way to manage wildlife populations and keep them
healthy.
Happy Hunting Ya'll!
Secrets to Fall &
Winter Fishing
Sam Eades
Publisher
Get ready to land largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie in
Georgia lakes.
Chilling weather and cool waters are ushering in the fall and
winter fishing season in Georgia lakes such as, Clark Hill Lake,
Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, bringing opportunities to catch
bass, catfish, and crappie.
The transition to the fall fishing season has been slow to develop
this year, but we are finally seeing the changes that fall brings
as the overnight and early morning air temperatures have begun
dropping into the 30s and 40s and the daytime air temperatures
have dropped into the 50s and 60s.
That drop in air temperature has resulted in falling water
temperatures and those falling water temperatures have signaled
the reservoirs’ fish that change is here. The water temperature will
continue to drop until it reaches the mid- to high-40s and that will
hopefully occur in January.
If you are wondering how to catch fish during the fall and
winter, find the schools of baitfish. Shad or baitfish found in
Georgia lakes provide the greatest natural food source for game
fish like largemouth bass, hybrid/striped bass, channel catfish
and crappie in both lakes. Those shad that were dispersed over
deep water in both lakes during the recent hot summer have begun
moving to shallow water as fall has finally arrived and the game
fish will be looking for an easy meal and will move to shallow
water right along with the shad. Also, you can focus on the sunny
side of structure, docks, river, and hills where the fish are warmer
and more active. Sometimes it helps to spray your fishing line
with line conditioner to prevent it from freezing up and catching
in your guides. Some anglers change the depth they target - fish
may move to shallower waters that have been warmed by the sun.
While other fish species may head deeper - learn what your target
fish behavior does. During the fall and winter it is best to give live
bait a go - this will give more action underwater than a lure and
more attract picky fish.
Don't forget to dress warm! The last thing you want is to get cold
just as the fish start biting and have to head home or back to your
truck. Happy Winter Fishing!
‘BULB
TIPS’
Talmadge Fries
During this time of year, you will see a wide variety
of bulbs available for purchase. I considered most
spring bulbs such as tulips and hyacinths, a onetime
bulb, which needs to be planted each year.
A few recommendations to help with the spring
bulbs to help you get the best results are:
Get the most out of your planted space by planting
bulbs with various bloom times, such as snow
drops appear first, then hyacinths, tulips, daffodils
will bloom and finish up the blooming season with
Alliums.
Arrange your planting design according to the
mature heights of the plants for maximum view.
Big swatches of one color together make the biggest
impact.
Plant shorter lowers growing plants for colorful
borders.
Spacing is important, make your garden full not
sparse. I prefer to pack the bulbs closer together for a
bigger impact.
Fertilize the garden area when you plant the bulbs
and then again when warmer weather appears.
To help prevent pests from ruining your garden,
use chicken wire. By burying a layer of chicken wire
over the area where the bulbs are planted and cover
with soil. The wire has large enough holes for the
foliage to grow and bloom. Yet it is small enough
to keep rodents out. To help with deer and rabbits,
try spraying the area with environmentally friendly
repellant such as Bobbex. The liquid will remain
effective even through rainstorms.
As always, join your local garden club for a wealth
of information and fellowship.
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