Where is your wallet...this needs a zap!
Sorry I should of mentioned you would want to moisten it a bit to do the hand squeeze test. There is also a technique where you pinch it with your thumb and index finger you could probably find online. Either way, moisten the soil and compress it and it should hold together a bit but fall apart with a little pressure.
I'm guessing a greenhouse to cover your entire property is not doable?
Love what you've got going on.
Sand can be a useful component in a garden soil mix, but it is not always necessary or desirable. The addition of sand can improve drainage and aeration in heavy, clay soils, but if the soil is already well-draining, adding sand can create problems by increasing the soil's alkalinity and reducing its ability to hold moisture and nutrients.
You should be able to grab a handful, squeeze it and it should be able hold its shape. If it crumbles too easily then there is too much sand. If it does not crumble at all then sand would be a favorable addition.
Day 13: #grownostr initiative
It looks as if my plants survived the low temps. I watered last night to increase the moisture in the soil and humidity around the plants in hopes of keeping temps as warm as possible.
#gardening
#okie
Day 12: #grownostr initiative
Here are the results of the very scientific poll I posted asking where everyone was from.
1. North Carolina (43%)
2. Missouri (22%)
3. Ohio (13%)
4. Alabama (9%)
5. Not in the U.S. (4%)
I also had a reply stating they were from Australia.
*An interesting note: the percentages don't add up to 100.
Anyway, thanks for all those who participated. Even though I don't know who voted for where, it is interesting to realize people with common interest all over the world can build community.
#community
Day 11: #grownostr initiative
I had to go out of town this weekend. I am very fortunate to live next door to my parents and that they are able to help me with the garden and animals. How does every deal with circumstances like these?
#family
#community
#homestead
I did not realize polls required zaps. So if you would rather reply where you are from, that is cool too.
Day 9: #grownostr initiative
While listening to #TSP, researching some #permaculture practices and talking to others here on nostr, the word community continues to be highlighted. So today I thought I would reach out to other Okies here on nostr.
#community
#okies
#oklahoma
#grownostr
Day 8: #grownostr initiative
I've been researching stack functions like Black Soldier Flies/Vermiculture/Soil Building. What are some stack functions you are using?
#permaculture
#homesteading
#BSF
#Vermiculture
#Soil
#stackfunction
Beautiful!
#homesteadgoals
For sure. I am really liking this idea. As much as I would like to be, I'm not at all confident about foraging mushroom. But if I knew exactly where I placed the mushrooms to grow and then come back and harvest them...so awesome.
Very cool. We will definitely post any progress on that front and probably a lot of other fronts too. I would take it as an honor if you use my titling protocol.
Good morning #coffeechain. I just wanted to introduce myself and meet some new people.
I hope all have a fulfilling and productive day.
#grownostr
Day 7: #grownostr initiative
This is the western half of my property. I prefer to keep it this way, but would love to interact with it in some way. My wife had the idea of growing and harvesting mushrooms. Does anyone else do this?
#homestead
#mushrooms