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

Pollinators,
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@neuronakaya. , it is here. .

KeithDJohnson, to permaculture
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instructor journeys with the UN World Food Programme to the Northern border of to see an innovative land recovery project within the Great Green Wall of that is harvesting , increasing security, & rehabilitating the . https://youtu.be/WCli0gyNwL0

Pollinators,
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@KeithDJohnson. This might be the biggest permaculture project on earth. , .

bwinbwin, to anarchism

In Marshallese culture, there is a prominent attitude of "Enaaj Emman," which translates loosely to "It will be okay." It is strongly embedded in the culture and people's everyday thinking. If you are ever despondent, somebody is always there to remind you that "enaaj emman." It is a focus on hope and happiness that pervades daily life despite the struggles, setbacks, and disappointments that inevitably happen. People retain this optimism even after being irradiated by nuclear testing by the USGovt throughout the 1950s.

Having lived in the Marshall Islands for eight years, I am acutely aware of the threats and dangers posed by both nuclear waste and fossil fuels.

At this point, I expect to see this country of beautiful coral atolls and generous, gentle people be subsumed by rising sea levels. They are undergoing severe stress at 1.1C and will be completely uninhabitable at 1.5C. We will push past 1.5C by the end of this decade, and I don't think we have enough time, nor are we doing the right things, to reverse the momentum. These islands will be gone, and an entire country and culture will have been displaced or extinguished.

It fills me with profound sadness, especially when I think how it all could have been prevented but for the fraud perpetrated by fossil fuel energy companies and the greed of their executives. And let's not forget about the collusion of our politicians through bribery, nor forget about the perpetuation of the fraud through mass media owned by members of the same bourgeois class.

I understand the need to continue seeking solutions. I hope people create those solutions. Enaaj emman. I appreciate people like @pvonhellermannn who, despite feeling despondent, has provided to us long threads informing us about this crisis. Hope is still alive as Tina Stege, from the Marshall Islands, impresses upon us in these two posts:

https://mastodon.green/@pvonhellermannn/111482858888081587

https://mastodon.green/@pvonhellermannn/111381241869510068

Yet I am despondent. I am also very angry. My reaction is to want to dislodge and remove the parasitical elites of the 1%, punish them harshly, and completely dismantle their capitalist systems. I despair that billions will have to die before we make that happen. Certainly among the first great wave of casualties will the Marshall Islanders. And that fills me with rage.

It also brings back memories of living in the islands. It's as close to an anarchist way of life as I've ever seen in the world. And I'm now reminded of an elder woman who was asked by another Peace Corps Volunteer, "Who do you think is the best US president?" Her response: "I think President Kennedy was the smartest president. He sent all these young people here so they could learn "mantin majel" (Marshallese custom). There is so much wisdom in that statement, that it resonates even more strongly for me 35 years later. The world needs to learn Mantin Majel and enact its inherent values of peace, cooperation, solidarity, and optimism.

Pollinators,
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@bwinbwin @pvonhellermannn. Thank you for sharing the Marshall Island story. Their home, their way of life may be gone this decade. , , , .

Pollinators, to Minnesota
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The American chestnut tree was a huge part of the east coast forest system. And then chestnut blight arrived killing the trees. trees are an attempt to reintroduce the trees. We planted several on the advice of the nursery. This photo is the healthiest tree. This young tree has many chestnuts. There must have been piles of chestnuts under a mature tree. , , , , , , , .

colhill, to random
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@compost I've found a way to boost the compost process here is sunny Central Queensland.

It's been unseasonably dry (and unseasonably hot / cold / wet all around) and the compost had stalled even with some attention to keeping it damp.

Well I tried using a dilute solution of molasses (it's cheap around here as it's a stock food supplement).... and was amazed that the process restarted, ramped-up and escalated to a point where the compost is breaking down faster than ever before.

Obviously the extra nutrients for the microbiota were the solution.

Pollinators,
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@RagnaJa @Pollinators @colhill @compost. I think Korean Natural Farming has some recipes. I used the DuckDuckGo search engine. , . It will be fun.

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@colhill @compost. Way to boost the microbes in the compost! The Nigel Palmer book of Regenerative garden solutions has molasses as a nutritional boost. However, molasses is relatively costly here in southern Minnesota. , .

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. , , .

colhill, to random
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, any experience or hints using coffee grounds in compost?

Pollinators,
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@colhill. Coffee grounds are treasure. Our red wriggler worm farm gets the coffee grounds. Get more from friends and neighbors. , .

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.

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?

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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. , .

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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, 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. , , .

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.

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. Eating in a group is exposure without a giant table and a stiff breeze.

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.

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.

msquebanh, to nature
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My first of 2024, spotted this morning on our nature park walk 😍

One shooting star flower in full bloom & one in bud stage is in the background.

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh Think how many varieties of insects and plants there are in the old growth forests!

Pollinators,
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@msquebanh. The shooting star is a very nice little plant. We keep trying to grow the Minnesota varieties.

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@msquebanh. Mushrooms of the old growth forests. Are they on the medicinal list? .

nightdream, to random
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I'm returning to sfba.social after some time away. You might know me from another server. I'll be gradually bringing man of my follows over to this account where I plan to be most active. Intro toot coming soon. 🌺

Pollinators,
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@nightdream is available on Mastodon. The free advice is free and the response times vary.

pete, to random
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I often, justifiably, bitch about modern tech being shite, so it’s only right I share my delight at digging a ten year old GoPro out of the cupboard, getting it some new batteries from eBay and finding it works perfectly well. Even the phone pairing app, which has been “upgraded” with all manner of nonsense, still works with it.

There is hope.

Pollinators,
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@pete. Composting is fun. ,

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. 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. .

shonin, to random
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Composting

https://raindrop.io/peteashton/composting-39764593

Pollinators,
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@shonin. Thank you for the great compilation of compost material. Compost has a rich history. , .

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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@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. , .

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