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Pollinators

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I am retired and #gardening in #Zone4b in #Minnesota. However it was Dakota territory. I am interested in #Vegetarian cooking and #Fermentation. My interests include pollinators and native plantings, #Pollinators, #Nature, #Wildlife, #EcologicalCollapse, #ClimateChange, #Biodiversity, #Sustainability, #Rewilding, #Hummus, #Fungi, and #Mushrooms. He/him.

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ScotHomestead, to gardening
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The poly tunnel … and so it begins- empty beds and tiny plants will transform over the next couple of months all being well. @gardening

Pollinators,
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@ScotHomestead @gardening. The garden vegetable starts are looking to get in the garden soil here too. We’ve had a stretch of wet weather and that is great for the planet. It’s been too wet for proper planting. The soil has been a sticky mess when compacted around the starts. , , .

NorcalGma2, to animals
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Adventure time!
It's a bird,
It's a plane.
It's a frog.
It's Summer dog.
Good morning, Mastodon.

Golden Labrador retriever standing next to the shore waiting for me to throw a stick.
Golden Labrador retriever splash sown into the water from a high dive.

Pollinators,
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@NorcalGma2. Leaping into the water is her superpower.

msquebanh, to pnw
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Some of the that I explored around the property yesterday. It smelled so good in the forest. I heard so many different wildlife calls. Forests are my happy places ❤️🌲🌲❤️
Nature is my spiritual temple.

Nature trail through mossy forest, with lots of trees & ferns.
Selfie in the forest.
Nature trail through mossy forest, with lots of trees & ferns.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh. The moss energy can go both directions. It was another good hike in the PNW. , .

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh. It’s good times. No mosquitoes or biting gnats yet!

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@msquebanh. We have bird houses for tree swallows and purple Martin swallows. We understand insects have a role. We’ve seen scout birds a few times the last few days. However no one has picked a spot yet. #biodiversity.

foodkoreografi, to random Danish
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I dag har jeg solgt hjemmelavet surkål til vores første ude i . Vi vil skabe ny energi herude, og vi glæder os til at komme igen!

A bage containing kimchi

Pollinators,
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@foodkoreografi Kimchi is beautiful in all the farmers markets in all the countries. Have a good market day. ,

Pollinators,
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@contrefeu @foodkoreografi A jar of homemade kimchi is very simple. The Korean pepper powder is the difficult ingredient for some. Dream of it a moment. , .

compost, to random
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Today our 20ish-year-old cat passed away and we had to put an end to his suffering.

I would like to express that despite having to witness his suffering for Earth Day I tried to not make this about me as much as I could because, to be honest, The climate crisis is an issue that has severe consequences.

I could not give less of a shit about those who choose inaction and to be careless. I am sorry but if you can't have compassion for this issue there is something wrong with you.

I love the earth deeply and this gives me the courage to care and despite adversity to do what is good.

Needless to say, climate change deniers are going to be uncared for by this community.

Pollinators,
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@compost. Sorry to hear the sad news. We have been there too. Every day is earth day here.

futurebird, to random
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Husband: There's a spider on my shirt can you get it?
I catch the tiny grain sized spider
Me: I'm feeding this to the girls!
Husband: Nooooo! That's horrible.
Me: But they love spiders the most...
Husband: You have to give it a chance put it outside.
Me: It's too cold it will die. Let me just feed-
Husband: 🥺
Me: OK fine. I'll put it on the bookshelf.

I leave the spider in an open tiny glass vial on its side on the shelf.

The spider is lazy. When I get home it's built a web in the jar.

Pollinators,
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@futurebird. Are you sure that’s a practical idea?

msquebanh, to random
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Waiting for callback from dentist. I need more meds. Lower left of face is still swollen.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh. Keep the balance. No covid exposures through the medical appointments. Of course.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh Five plus years without an airborne illness during the covid years is excellent work. The reward for this is to keep doing it.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh Non essential exposure environments covers a lot. It’s good to live in the tall trees and get outside.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh. Eating in a group is exposure without a giant table and a stiff breeze.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh. Your area of BC gets good reviews from you for important things like big trees and a variety of neighborhood food without restaurants.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh. You have to walk away right away.

michael, to gardening
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i planted a persimmon in this pot. it's currently growing tomatoes. i need to pay closer attention to my composting.

@plants

Pollinators,
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@michael @plants. This is fine. A few extra sprouts is fine. The is full of life. Carry on gardening.

dnc, to gardening
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Should I toss these seed potatoes? Help! https://www.diningandcooking.com/1329831/should-i-toss-these-seed-potatoes-help/

Pollinators,
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@dnc. No. These are good seed potatoes.

Pollinators, to Minnesota
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The compost pile is not photogenic. The temperature is about 15 Celsius which is about 60 Fahrenheit. This compost is alive in April in southern Minnesota. There is never enough compost, even if your neighbors contribute. Compost is a band aid for the planet. , , .

nothingfuture, to gardening
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Okay: here’s the thing. My compost pile has taken some big hits in the last year or two. Nothing bad, mind you- but my use has outpaced my production.
I’ve been thinking about getting an electric shredder- to put the clippings/leaves/whatever through prior, with the hopes that increasing the surface area might help speed things along.
Is this worthwhile? Anyone have a machine recommendation?
(I’m simultaneously working on a better compost setup, worry not)

Pollinators,
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@nothingfuture The and hashtags are signs on this journey.

neuronakaya, to magASEAN
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Here in Southeast Asia, we are burning.

Pollinators,
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@neuronakaya. , it is here. .

Pollinators, to Minnesota
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April 3, 2024. The native Prairie Smoke plants are waking up. This small clump is heavy with nodding and closed blooms. The evening sun is from the left giving the scene more color. , , .

jbussieres, to random
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@compost My super fancy compost bin. Anyone can build one with spare materials or even just have a pile. The bin helps keep out small animals and my dog from the pile for me. Once every years a bear comes along and opens it like a cardboard box so I don't fuss about it being nice. What type of bin if any do other people use?

Pollinators,
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@jbussieres @compost. Thank you for sharing your bear aware outdoor compost system. Our outdoor system in southern Minnesota does not have to be bear aware. Our system has metal T posts and sheep wire fencing. It’s usually a two bay system. Our pallets lean on the fence to add shade. Our cover is cardboard weighted down by boards. We rotate the compost with a pitchfork working from the open, north side. , . Composting will save the world.

Pollinators,
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@jbussieres @compost. It is important to have easy access for the pitchfork and I. Our compost material volumes work for this system. , .

GottaLaff, to random
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🇨🇦Justin announces national school food program amid rising grocery prices

The Liberals estimate such a measure would give roughly 400,000 children access to healthier meals.

https://trib.al/0zwvlCK

Pollinators,
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@GottaLaff. It’s good news for the Canadian kids. .

ImmedicableME, to gardening
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Gardeners: do you have recommendations for reputable resources/experts on planting seeds directly in the soil? I’m in USDA zone 7B with a last frost of April 15 (probably a little earlier this year) and I don’t have energy to start seeds inside and transplant them. They will go into raised metal beds prepared with quality soil and an in-bed vermicompost system. Thank you. Also open to suggestions for hashtags and groups. #Gardening #GardeningMastodon
#VegetableGardening #Permaculture @gardening

Pollinators,
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@ImmedicableME @gardening. We are in in southern . We usually have frosts in mid May. Your last frost date is a good time to try direct sow seeds. Beans and peas are direct sow seedlings. Swiss chard is another one. These are ok if you have some cool temperatures in April. , . When you follow gardening people on Mastodon you see gardening all over the world. Have fun gardening.

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