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I caught up recently with #groundcover CEO Shahar Azulay to discuss the shifting requirements – and growing role -- for #observability tools in #AI development. From his point of view, #o11y has evolved from a post-production downtime prevention system to "the source of truth for everything from code creation to shipping and testing code, remediation and production."

In today’s episode, we’ll cover…

-- Coping with a further influx of observability data from #AIagents

-- Observability for #costmanagement

-- Data collection for AI agent workflows using #eBPF

-- Groundcover's #AIobservability roadmap

And more!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wjYj7gskPJA

IT Ops Query: Observability becomes the linchpin of AI development

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Dorgaldirs Garden Apr 28

One of spring's first little gems is quietly blooming in my garden — spotted dead-nettle (Lamium maculatum). Despite its name, this plant doesn't sting at all! The silvery white stripe running along each leaf makes it easy to recognise, even before the delicate pink flowers appear. It spreads low across the ground and is one of the earliest nectar sources for bumblebees emerging in spring. 🐝 A true wildflower worth keeping.

Een van de eerste kleine lenteparels bloeit stilletjes in mijn tuin — gevlekte dovenetel (Lamium maculatum). Ondanks de naam brandt deze plant helemaal niet! De zilverkleurige streep langs elk blad maakt hem makkelijk herkenbaar, zelfs voor de roze bloempjes verschijnen. Hij spreidt zich laag over de grond en is een van de vroegste nectarbronnen voor hommels die in het voorjaar wakker worden. 🐝 Een echte wilde plant om te koesteren.

#dovenetel
#deadnettle
#laminummaculatum
#wildebloemen
#wildflowers
#lente
#spring
#bodembedekker
#groundcover
#hommels
#bumblebees
#bestuivers
#pollinators
#tuinleven
#naturegarden
#natuur
#nature
#DorgaldirsGarden
#Dorgaldirs_Garden

TrishF Apr 19

Blue-eyed Mary
#Gardens #GroundCover

DoomsdaysCW Mar 1

#EDRR Alert: Status Update of #Stiltgrass in #Maine

February 24, 2026

"Background

Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is a severely invasive, annual grass originating from southern Asia. Originally introduced to Tennessee in 1919, stiltgrass has seen unbridled spread across the eastern United States over the past century. In Maine, stiltgrass is classified as an early detection and rapid response invasive species (EDRR). EDRR species are recent invaders, meaning they can still be feasibly eradicated from the state. A prolific seed producer, stiltgrass easily invades natural areas and outcompetes many of our native #groundcover species. Stiltgrass is also highly #allelopathic, meaning it releases organic compounds into the soil that degrade the health of the soil and inhibit the growth of other plant species.

As the growing season ends, stiltgrass stems dry out, leaving a thick layer of dry thatch along the forest floor. This introduces a severe #wildfire risk to any invaded areas. Due to the countless negative impacts that stiltgrass poses on Maine's natural areas, identifying stiltgrass populations and managing its spread is among the highest priorities for invasive species management in the state.

Identification

There are several characteristics that can be used to identify stiltgrass and distinguish this species from our native grasses in Maine. The most reliable identifying characteristic for stiltgrass can be found on its pale green, alternate leaves. On the upper surface of stiltgrass leaves is a recognizable silvery midrib (central vein running along the length of the leaf). This silver midrib is unique to stiltgrass and is not found on any of Maines native grasses. Additionally, the texture of stiltgrass leaves is extremely smooth or silky. Nearly all of Maine's #NativeGrasses possess a sticky or grippy texture when passing the leaves between your fingers.

Stiltgrass can also be distinguished from native grasses using its growth form. Mature plants produce aerial roots, or 'stilt roots' (the namesake for this species), at lower nodes along the stem that help to prop up the plant. This trait is unique to stiltgrass. Additionally, stiltgrass tends to branch out close to the ground, producing several main stems that may appear to have a sprawling growth habit. This trait is extremely uncommon among Maines native grass species."

Learn more:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/news/news.shtml?id=13343932

#SolarPunkSunday #Fields #SoilHealth #NativeGrasses #InvasiveGrasses #InvasiveSpecies #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
#MaineDepartmentOfAgricultureConservationAndForestry