full moon tennis ball trees
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the season's definitely changing. it looks almost like winter but feels like fall.
our friend John was out here this last four days. it's been great to show friends and family our new life and have them out. Lot's of hanging out and laughing... and Borat.
these things are called something like hedge fruits. they look like a sculptural art installation. sometimes i miss art school and sometimes i don't.
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the season's definitely changing. it looks almost like winter but feels like fall.
our friend John was out here this last four days. it's been great to show friends and family our new life and have them out. Lot's of hanging out and laughing... and Borat.
these things are called something like hedge fruits. they look like a sculptural art installation. sometimes i miss art school and sometimes i don't.
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posted by tinman | 6:57 AM
3 Comments:
I looked this up for you so you can be smart.
These things are called "hedge apples" and you can smash them to bits and make a huge mess if you get bored.
It is the fruit of the Osage-orange that most individuals find intriguing. In the hands of a child, the fruit can become dangerous weapons. They are a nuisance in the home landscape. The "hedge apples" are not an important source of food for wildlife as most birds and animals find the fruit unpalatable. (However, the thorny trees do provide nesting and cover for wildlife.)
The use of the hedge apples for insect control is one of the most enduring pest management home remedies. Placement of hedge apples around the foundation or inside the basement is claimed to provide relief from cockroaches, spiders, boxelder bugs, crickets and other pests.
The use of hedge apples as a pest solution is communicated as a folk tale complete with testimonials about apparent success. However, there is an absence of scientific research and therefore no valid evidence to confirm the claims of effectiveness. Although insect deterrent compounds have been extracted from hedge apples in laboratory studies, these do not provide a logical explanation about why hedge apples would work as claimed. At this time, there is nothing to recommend the use of hedge apples for pest control.
Also -- hedge apples are stinky and gross.
your friend, Miss Smarty Pants
oh my god. this is amazing information. i can't wait to pester someone with it. the equivalent of an older more distinguished gentleman throwing one.
THey are also called osage orange. We have lots of tennis ball tress at the dog park in Houston.
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