You might also just ask your neighbors to dump their leaves on your compost pile. They'd probably be happy to do so, and it might open a dialogue on a variety of anti-fragility topics.cmonkey wrote:You might just collect a few of those bag folks set out on the curb. Let them do the collecting for you. If I'm ever in need of more leaves, I have thought of just doing that.jacob wrote:I'm thinking I should scale up my efforts.
Looking forward to the photos. It's my experience that the spice weenie condition fluctuates, so don't write off the salsa just yet. We cut the peppers with a lot of cilantro, garlic or garlic scapes, and tomatillos or green tomatoes (no shortage of those in the PNW).cmonkey wrote:Thank you! I'm glad my writing could help you out of a dark time. Have things improved for you?halfmoon wrote:I'm so happy to see new photos from you! Your journal, with its beautiful chicken and garden photos, was the one that sucked me in when I first wandered by here. I was just emerging from a dark period of work stress and depression, and your journal was a reminder of the things that used to bring me joy.
What is the meaning of "too many hot peppers"? Not possible. Can't you dry them or make salsa?
We did actually make a lot of salsa. A little goes a long way. Also I think I have been somewhat of a "spice weenie" as of late. I used to really love it but lately....
Regarding the photos of the homestead, I'll definitely be more active going forward. I've finally gotten my life back and we are enjoying our house fully now, with just a few little things to finish.
Things have definitely improved for me, and rediscovering the satisfaction of growing things was part of it. I know this sounds kind of dramatic, but reading your journal came along at the perfect time to help me remember this. I'll never be a fan(atic) on the level of DH, who literally can't resist planting anything that sprouts even if it's in the compost, but at my level it was revelatory.
***Wow; it took me about half a lifetime of trial and error to figure out how to get the quotes and replies to tile correctly in this. It's good to learn new things. It's good to learn new things. It's good to learn new things...