Posts by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
(DIR) Post #AdNvF5FkJgsuwomKga by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2023-12-31T16:41:58+00:00
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MaypopI know, I know, I bought more plants... how very, very shocking!Excuse tge grow light glow, this is my maypop starter, apparently they grow in my zone (I did not realize this!) I bought two, but one us in rough shape, it was larger so didn't handle the rough handling during shipment as well. The smaller one seems to be doing just fine. I'm not entirely sure where I'm going to plant it, as the trellis for my vines is sort of full, but I could set another one up. They are very vigorous, from what I've seen, once established, so it really should get its own area.I also pruned my fruit trees yesterday. I did a hard pruning on my sour cherry, she was getting CRAZY. I might need to go back and prune a little harder on some of my others.
(DIR) Post #AdWhs1O4yMKDJhzLGa by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2023-09-04T02:44:32+00:00
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Love it!
(DIR) Post #AdYLxvA7DmSF4Vmim0 by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-01-05T21:22:50+00:00
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I like sticksI got the fig cuttings I ordered and started the rooting process. I am not following the process recommended by the seller (rooting on coco coir). I mean, I get why they do it that way, they have a lot more volume. I root my cuttings in water. It takes a while, but I've never had one rot on me, and the only real fail point I've encountered is in swapping them over to soil, but usually, if I let they roots get established enough, that doesn't happen either.
(DIR) Post #Adacyhef0uhV0Qx040 by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-01-06T23:17:48+00:00
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Okay, my mind is kind of blown.Did anyone know that hostas are edible? Because I. Did. Not. I've got a pair in the heavily shaded part of my yard that have always half annoyed me. I'm going to try these sprouts in the spring. If I like them, I'm dividing those plants. I've already planned on revamping a rather neglected part of the yard, but it is rather shaded, so the hostas could fit right in.https://practicalselfreliance.com/edible-hostas/
(DIR) Post #AdebVWzDUjRwTivlGC by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-01-08T15:00:29+00:00
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Garden Planning and TappingWell, I've officially started documenting my garden plans. Of course I've now decided to expand the garden, possibly in two places. One will be another shade garden with probably a mix of flowers and edibles. I've already got wineberries growing wild over there, so no reason not to keep them and maybe add more berries. Since I now know hostas as edible, might move mine there, at the very least I'll divide them and put the divisions in that area.Also, I got supplies to tap my one maple as a (requested) Christmas present. So, I'll need to do that at the end of the month.Even though it's winter, and there is snow on the ground... spring is coming.
(DIR) Post #AdiDFV9AYaAX6JFuSW by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-01-10T11:40:35+00:00
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I'm not sure what's wrong. It's not on my list of groups anymore and it isn't even listed in a general search of groups.
(DIR) Post #AmTOqkvrsh6bS5WKyO by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-09-28T14:08:48+00:00
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UmmmSo, I knew Trombocino squash could get big, but I somehow feel like I was ill prepared.
(DIR) Post #AmsbM27CY9xpee5nVY by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-10-11T00:12:56+00:00
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Inktober 2024 Day 10: NomadicA third of the way through. I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of the one new pen I got. It always takes a minute.#inktober2024
(DIR) Post #An50wNgZAFjiaFG3EW by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-10-09T01:07:50+00:00
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Inktober 2024 Day 8: HikeNeeded a different vibe from trek.#inktober2024
(DIR) Post #An50wPUET53iAZVEHo by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-10-09T03:19:32+00:00
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The wanderer?
(DIR) Post #An74rkqoOhCp791H1M by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-10-17T23:45:27+00:00
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Inktober 2024 Day 17: InktoberA girl needs her research notes.#inktober2024
(DIR) Post #AnTjYBfB3UKm1X6XBI by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-10-28T02:12:31+00:00
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Inktober 2024 Day 27: RoadAnother misty scene on the witchy travel blog. That's what this inktober feels like, pictures from a witch's travel blog.#inktober2024
(DIR) Post #At158wTqCxqdas7AlE by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2025-04-12T00:33:11+00:00
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Sketchbook StuffI've been sketching pretty regularly lately. Trying to do a little drawing every day, even if it's just little doodles. Obviously, not that interesting to look at, but good practice for me.This was the first one. Just did graphite at first and went in with a pen later, might still mess with it.
(DIR) Post #AtZZpi9SFBhCTuX928 by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2025-04-28T23:41:49+00:00
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And Suddenly......the garden doesn't look so barren anymore.My deep shade garden is actually looking like a garden now.The main garden, it feels like it went from practically barren with just hints of life to me scratching my head already about where I'm going to fit stuff in. And yes, one of my kale plants has already dared to start bolting. I snapped the flower off and harvested a bit from my three biggest kale plants, which is my first harvest of greens for the year.
(DIR) Post #Ax4hbCp7ISm5hl1rgu by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2025-08-11T22:30:38+00:00
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CanningWell, couldn't eat the tomatoes harvest fast enough, so canned some yesterday.
(DIR) Post #AzBo3jREdCdc2o4j6O by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2024-02-07T00:44:45+00:00
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It's that time of year again for many of us when seeds are getting started, beds are getting prepped, and new plants are getting ordered.Come join the conversation, maybe stay for the inspiration if you are into gardening, foraging, and striving for a more self sufficient life.https://www.minds.com/group/1488743216365703177/feed
(DIR) Post #AzBo3puWZDdE7NpCaW by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2025-10-13T22:10:02+00:00
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Inktober Day 13: DrinkWeather by me begs for a nice drink to warm your bones and chase away the damp.
(DIR) Post #AzBo53MS2nXC7iT41w by kestrel_black@www.minds.com
2025-10-12T21:56:58+00:00
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Inktober Day 12: ShreddedI was rushing a bit today to try to catch the natural light. Got it done just in time.
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2025-10-24T23:55:34+00:00
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Inktober Day 24: RowdyOpted for fanart. I'm tired.
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2025-10-16T23:31:54+00:00
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Inktober Day 16: BlunderAnother one where I struggled coming up with a concept. Finally landed on an idea I liked but of course it was overly complicated to accomplish in a night. Such is me.