Image 1 — Who’s my new spider friend?
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Who’s my new spider friend?

Saw this guy this evening on my hummingbird feeder and thought he was cute. Can anyone tell me more about him?

Edit to add that I’m in central Indiana, USA.

Edit 2: I now know definitively that she is female. She is very friendly. And she likes to hang out by this rain gutter. I think I’ll name her.

u/ScarletLetterEditor — 4 days ago

My website audience is mostly from halfway across the world.

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u/ScarletLetterEditor — 5 days ago
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Can you help me with my elderberries?

Zone 6a, U.S./Indiana.
I’ve got a couple elderberry bushes that are maybe five years old and about 10 feet apart, and they seem to only grow in one direction, though they get direct light through the middle of day and afternoon. Only one has ever flowered, and it only produces sparse flowers and sparser berries. They both have a sort of copper tint to some of their leaves, so I wonder if they’re sick or if something is attacking them. Can you give me some tips to make them healthier in future summers?

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u/ScarletLetterEditor — 11 days ago
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u/ScarletLetterEditor — 25 days ago

Please ID these spiders on my porch…zone 6a Indiana

Not sure that these pictures are clear enough, but gotta try try. Two spiders. One is double size of the other about a half inch large. They don’t look to have very many markings but the ones that they do have are white dot along your body. Otherwise they’re completely black.

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As a “beginner book editor,” I’m looking to build my publishing portfolio and further refine my services as a beta reader, copy/line editor, and proofreader. While I’ve just started branching out into book/manuscript editing, I have nearly a decade of experience in corporate copy editing and proofreading. Jumping from corporate brand to corporate brand has given me the skills to easily adjust to different genres AND accommodate your unique voice. 

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u/ScarletLetterEditor — 2 months ago

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