Daryl76679

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For all the time I spend looking at various techniques and growing tips, I know shockingly little about soil, especially when you buy it at a garden center. Lemmy has treated me quite well every time I've asked for gardening advice, so once again I come to all of you to ask: What exactly differentiates potting mix and in-ground soil? What should I be looking for when purchasing soil? Is the type I choose all that important? Enlighten me soil scientists, and add any other fun tidbits you think I should know.

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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ello, and thanks for the shoutout! Was there anything in particular you wanted to ask me about?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you very much for these (very) thorough selections! And the associated links as well haha

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Is there a particular aspect you’re really into right now?

Hmm, a surprisingly difficult question. I really do love all aspects of botany and plants, but I feel like I don't know much about specific parts of a plant and classifications of parts (like reniform), soil science, and cultivation techniques like grafting.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

In Defense of Plants

I actually listen to his podcast, but didn't know that he had a book. Excited to read this and your other suggestions!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Glasses. The ability to see so much better than I otherwise could leaves me astonished every time I put them on.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It wasn’t that hard for me to flash a Chromebook with Linux using this guide

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I'm currently looking at some thyme through propagation. No idea where I'm going to put it, but I'm excited either way!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I was just looking at Monarda didyma on Wikipedia and here it pops up on Lemmy. How you support your local ecosystem is inspiring

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Yea I think the balance is fine lol. There was a period when I was shredding up a lot of browns, but I think I have readjusted enough

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

My pile is on the soil (I actually have two right now, but I'm referring to the main one). It just rained not too long ago so the pile is decently wet as of now, but I think it generally stays at a decent moisture level. I try to aim for the wrung out towel level recommended by the infographic on the main page.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

She executed her strategy perfectly

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