Squirrel Revolution: Day 1.

Things for squirrel revolutionaries to do today:

1. Sabotage sunflower crop. If you reduce the human food supply, you are on your way to bringing the species to it's knees.

2. Burn it down. Burn it all down.

3. Shore up the drought alibi.

Q: Can you please tell me what is happening to my poor hibiscus? I have lovely buds and opened flowers that are snapped off at the neck of the stem. I have the plant in a pot on my open patio, so I can't see that a bird or squirrel would be the culprit. As a result, I have had no pretty flowers. Can you help me?

A: Though I tend to blame lots of problems on squirrels (but never birds since they give more than they get), they are not your problem. Drought, caused by uneven watering, could be the cause of this bud drop on your tropical hibiscus. Keep the plant evenly watered.