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Last Notes npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar It's pretty neat to have an adjustable temperature-controlled space. People also use this set-up for home brewing beer and such. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I plug the freezer into the controller and then plug the controller into a regular wall outlet. There is a temperature sensor which is connected to the controller that needs to go in the freezer. The controller allows the freezer to run until the sensor gets to the temperature that you set. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar These are the last of the Desiree and German Butterball potatoes that I harvested in fall 2024. I keep them in a chest freezer that is held around 36 F by an Inkbird temperature controller. They store in really good condition all winter long using this method. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Patterson and Blush onions that I started from seed are planted outside and growing well. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Datil peppers look beautiful! But they are too hot for me. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Started several varieties of peppers and tomatoes at home for my summer garden. My top favorite tomatoes are Carbon, Apricot Zebra and the old faithful Brandywine. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Happy to announce that Little Star is due in October! I have finally made it past the first trimester symptoms of extreme fatigue and mild nausea. Looking forward to this upcoming spring and summer of gardening before we meet our first baby in the fall. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I don't see the logic there. The Catholic Church is global. The Pope is the head of the Church. Why should he be an Italian? npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I wish my chickens would eat comfrey, but they have consistently refused to do so. They greatly prefer Swiss chard so that's what I grow for them. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Homemade maple syrup and a German pancake (Dutch Baby). npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar If you have a health food grocery store near you then I'd go there to look for sweet potatoes. I've found many different varieties that way. The only challenge is that you won't know the growing information (days to maturity). npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Turkey soup with onions, carrots, garlic, thyme and rosemary from my garden. I bought the celery. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar This is the gum that I use. The company also makes mints but I haven't tried those. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Alby Hub forced one of my channels to close. The photo below is how I found out about it. I did not initiate the action. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar We use a prong collar for walks with our dog too. She gets very excited for walks and runs right over to get her collar put on. It doesn't seem to hurt her at all, as you mentioned. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Average last frost date is May 15th. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Seedlings for zone 5b are growing indoors. I have started: npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Beets are a good cold weather crop for the spring, but I can't say that I've ever enjoyed their flavor. Pickled beets are okay because they mostly taste like vinegar. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I bought this one in April 2024. It is easily worth 2x the price. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I understand that would be best for preserving genetic diversity, but it probably doesn't matter in the short term. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Thanks! I did try saving onion seeds one year, but I don't remember what variety they were. The resulting performance of the seeds was very underwhelming so I didn't continue in that direction. I'll look into growing some Newburg onions next year and perhaps try saving seeds again. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar It looks like you're making compost inside of a hoop house. Does your weather get below freezing overnight right now? That could be slowing down the microbial activity. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Starting onions from seed in Zone 5b: npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar What is your end goal? Do you want a new avenue to increase your own freedom and self-reliance? Or are you trying to get other people interested in Bitcoin? npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I use a giant mixing bowl from the kitchen that's wider than it is tall for my seedling soil. It works much better than a bucket because it's easy to get your hands in the soil. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I use a 2x4 for my roost bar with the wide side flat for the chickens to sit on. They seem to like this set-up. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Onions are the first seeds that I get started growing in the spring. February 15th is usually the right time to start them indoors but I'm going to start a few seeds early this year. We might get some nice weather early in the season or I can cover them with frost blankets on cold nights. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/OANT.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I strongly disagree. I loved being homeschooled and it worked out really well for my family that had several kids. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I've grafted apple trees before. I got about 50/50 success rate with ~10 grafts. I hope the pears do well for you! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar In addition to growing staple food crops, I always make space for some flowers as well. This will be my first year growing dahlias from seed and I'm looking forward to seeing what colors they produce! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Doing some garden planning for the 2025 growing season today. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Awesome! I grew lovage in the past. One plant turned into a gigantic clump (2 ft wide) that grew back every year. If I knew how to eat it, then I would keep growing it but I never found a good use for it. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Jack Spirko has the Bitcoin Breakout podcast here: npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar @nprofile…nt28 npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar My favorite job has to be harvesting potatoes. It's heavy work but it's so much fun to see what has been growing underground all season. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar “A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education”. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I typically make more than two seed orders per year. It's probably more than necessary...but who wants to be caught without seeds when they are ready to plant? So far, I have one order from Johnny's and one from Baker Creek. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Gene Logsdon has been one of the most influential authors in my life so far and I highly recommend his books. He passed in 2016, but his blog is still kept online by a friend. I like to re-read some of his posts on occasion. Today, I was reading this one: npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Can you tolerate coconut? I know that it's not carnivore but it's very fatty and delicious. I like fresh coconut and coconut butter. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Wood stoves are so nice to have! We typically use only use ours on the weekend, but these past few days have been exceptionally cold so we kept it running. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar People do make soap using milk, so ice cream is a possibility. I've never seen a recipe for it though. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I hope not! After this, I need to stop making soap for a while. Each batch makes 10 bars and all that adds up quickly 😄 npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Playing around with more colors in my soap. I was inspired by this website to make a 4th batch of coffee colored (and scented) soap: https://www.ellyseveryday.com/ellys-everyday-blog/cold-process-coffee-soap-recipe npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Turkey, or other poultry? npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Never heard that name before. 🤷♀️ npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Hi Katie, I don't have any kids yet, but I post about lots of different gardening and homesteading interests. Would love to see some of the animals on your farm! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar It's a bone-chilling 2 degrees F outside. But the wood stove is keeping things toasty inside. Happy MLK day! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar For this recipe, I steeped the matcha tea powder in olive oil and coconut oil for 24 hours. (I warmed it slightly in a double boiler first.) Then, I added the other half of the fats (tallow) to make the soap. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Batch 3 of the soap is colored with matcha tea and scented with peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I start the majority of my garden plants at home. I might browse through a greenhouse or two in the spring to see if there's anything unique or interesting that I don't have. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar As a former fed govt peon, there's often absolutely nothing that you can do about the dysfunction. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar @nprofile…4apx I make this recipe for sourdough tortillas which has butter in it. They are so good!!! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar This is one of my favorite quotes that is included in Herrick Kimball's "Idea Book for Gardeners". If you like gardening and like to read, then you will find something in this book to enjoy. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Batch #2 is looking much better than the first one. This time, I used a purpose-built mold that we cobbled together from some scrap wood. And I lined it with freezer paper (not wax paper!). Now I just have to wait 4-6 weeks for the soap to cure. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Those are dried lavender blossoms on top. The scent did not last though. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I ventured into soapmaking for the first time this weekend. I had a large amount of lard that I didn't want to waste. A couple of YT videos later and I was outside mixing lye, water and fat in the calculated ratios (http://soapcalc.net/calc/SoapCalcWP.asp). npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar If you've never tried it, I highly recommend making garlic confit. I made some for the first time this year and it was really good! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Wow, that looks spicy! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I made some kimchi for the first time too! Did you taste some as soon as you made it? I couldn't resist trying it right away. It's actually pretty tasty when fresh. Now it's in the back of the fridge waiting for the right meal to come along. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar This little milk frother turns butter and coffee into a delightful morning beverage. It's great! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar This Austrawhite hen will be 4 years old in June and she's still laying eggs in the wintertime. I'm impressed with this breed! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Love that you have a good source of olives where you're at! They are pretty scarce in Midwest USA. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Beef jerky is done. I'm not the only one who thinks it's delicious! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar 3 hens in the backyard (for 2 people) gives us just about enough eggs for our needs. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar First batch of beef jerky is getting started! Today, I sliced up 2 lbs of top round steak and put it in the fridge to marinate overnight. Tomorrow, I will put it in the dehydrator. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar It's that kind of cold outside where even the dog wants a blanket to curl up under. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar The chrysalis of these Monarch butterflies have golden decorations on them! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar This over-the-door, shoe organizer is the best method that I've ever tried for organizing seed packets. The pockets are clear so that you can see what you have. It's easy to grab a single seed packet instead of hauling out your whole collection every time you want to plant one thing. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I've tried to mute this disrespectful Digit character repeatedly. Does anyone know why I'm still seeing their posts? #asknostr npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Hey, the Addy account can be helpful sometimes, but they are pretty automated. I've never received a non-scripted reply from them. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar There are AI bots on nostr too? How does that work? #asknostr npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NRfW.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NRet.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NQNi.jpg https://m.primal.net/NQNl.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar It's one of those things that I put in a corner and forget about for a while. Sometimes I think that it's not going to grow, but they've always sprouted successfully if I wait long enough! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar What a cutie pie! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Banks have withdrawal limits and 1-3 day wait times to transfer funds. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Homemade sourdough bread is delicious, and I have no reason to exclude it from my diet right now. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I believe that I did set up my own node in Alby Hub. I have the Alby browser extension plus an Alby Hub lightning wallet with a spending balance and a receiving capacity that I opened with my own sats. For whatever reason, I thought that was needed to use Primal/Nostr. I'm still learning every day here. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Hey, thanks for letting me know that. I wonder if zaps don't work when I have my computer shut down 🤔 npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar We were doing that for a while until we ran out of freezer space! It does work really well. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NOql.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NNfW.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I think it's hard to gain traction on nostr without hashtags. Using the hashtags 'grownostr' or 'gardening' will get your photos into my feed. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Have you tried growing the Apricot Zebra tomato from Baker Creek? I am typically disappointed by the more flamboyant tomato varieties, but this one was really good! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I grew two types of sweet potatoes this year. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Vegan food is healthier than meat. Eating grass-fed red meat every day will give you a heart attack! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar @nprofile…072v can help check if your lightning wallet is working. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I have two Govee temperature sensors in my chest freezer and upright freezer. They seem to be accurate enough. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I don't have any traditional meal for NYE. We're just having Chicago-style deep dish pizza this year. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Don't wait for the new year to start something that will improve your life. Start today! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NMah.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NMCc.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar Well, I'm not sure exactly how your system operates. Generally, for a hydroponic system, I assume that you have to mix a package of powdered nutrients with water. Then add the basil seeds to some type of substrate that holds them close enough to touch the water without drowning them. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar https://m.primal.net/NMBu.jpg https://m.primal.net/NMBx.jpg npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar 100% agree! I just started using nostr this week. Honestly, it's been a real struggle compared to signing up for FB and I am not usually technologically challenged. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I'm using Primal. I didn't really know what I was getting into, so I picked something that seemed easy to use. npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar That's pretty cool that you made one yourself! I bought my stove for the easy biochar production, but I love the fact that it can cook food too! npub1qdsxctdtjxfst2k3c8z02atw08ag562u4wqglhsckv2stdq8asys92j7qt morningstar I appreciate the work that you do! Send me a lightning invoice for 10,000 sats and I will contribute to the effort.
