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I've got a couple of Meyer lemon trees. They are tricky to get started, but it is possible. Try and get a few seeds to work with if you can.

8 Fruits That Thrive in Pots and Containers, From Blueberries to Cherries

You don’t need a lot of growing space to cultivate delicious fruit at home.

By SJ McShane
Published on April 22, 2025

https://www.marthastewart.com/fruits-to-grow-in-pots-and-containers-11715968?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #MiniatureFruitTrees #IndoorGardening #GrowYourOwn #ContainerGardening

8 Fruits That Thrive in Pots and Containers, From Blueberries to Cherries

You don't need a large garden to enjoy fruit at home. From bushes to trees, experts say these are the best fruits to grow in pots and containers.

Martha Stewart

I just watched a really cool Netscape TV documentary called "Pangolin". It's about a young, illegally captured pangolin and the people working to re-wild him on an animal reserve in South Africa.

The photography and cinematography are STRIKINGLY beautiful.

The story is compelling, and the story-telling is excellent.

Pangolins are SO COOL. Now I have to read all I can about them.
#Wildlife #Photography #Documentary #RareAnimals

A documentary on 25 year old Fatima Hassouna, a vibrant photojournalist from Gaza who was killed in an air strike on Wednesday along with ten members of her family, will be aired at the French Independent film festival which runs parallel to Cannes. The documentary, “Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk”.
I got my Covid booster yesterday. It’s been about six months since my last one in September. I know Covid isn’t high now but I don’t know what the government might do concerning availability and cost coverage. My arm is very sore and I don’t feel great, but not too bad. Haven’t lost my appetite!
Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1

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@ai6yr here’s a link from the Richland Library that my daughter uses: https://www.richlandlibrary.com/blog/2024-02-01/save-those-socks-how-darn-anything
Save Those Socks! How to Darn Anything | Richland Library

Don’t throw away your favorite pair of socks just because they have a hole. 

Scientists Just Made Cancer Radiation Therapy Smarter, Safer, and More Precise
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-just-made-cancer-radiation-therapy-smarter-safer-and-more-precise/

A good article... However, unless you know for sure your compost pile is reaching ideal temperatures [140 - 160 F], I would sterilize eggshells before composting them [200 F oven for 30 minutes].

#Gardener shares step-by-step method for #composting in even the smallest space: 'The tutorial we all needed'

"The more we all do our part at home, the better off the environment."

by Jennifer KodrosFebruary 9, 2025

The scoop

"An organization and #DIY design pro shows how easy composting can be, no matter what size space you're living in. 'You can #compost even if you live in a small apartment,' Shavonne (@restyleliving) promises at the beginning of her video.

"Shavonne goes step by step through the process. First thing: You have to start saving food scraps. You can keep them in a bin under your sink or, if you're concerned about the smell, you can always freeze them.

"Grab an inexpensive bin from the store. Bonus points if you can find one from Goodwill or another secondhand shop. Next, take a drill and create holes about 4 inches apart all over the body and lid of the bin for oxygen. Hot tip — make sure it's not too close to the bottom so that water can't leak out.

"Now you're ready to fill it up.

"'Alternate between layers of brown and greens,' Shavonne advises. 'Browns are your carbons, which are leaves or paper products. Greens are your nitrogen or food products.'

"Anything you can eat can be composted, along with eggshells, paper products, and coffee grounds. You can put the bin in your garage or on your porch.

"Shavonne says the fertilizer will be ready in three to six months, although worms can help break everything down faster.

"Warning: Gnats and fruit flies will appear, so make sure you put your bin somewhere that won't become a problem." [One could also have fruit fly traps nearby -- which is what I do]

Source:
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/apartment-composting-tutorial-video/

Link to video:
https://www.tiktok.com/@restyleliving/video/7222331766403550506?referer_url=www.thecooldown.com%2Fgreen-home%2Fapartment-composting-tutorial-video%2F&refer=embed&embed_source=121374463%2C121468991%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404359%2C121497414%2C73319237%2C121477481%2C121351166%2C121487028%2C73347566%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%2C121503376%3Bnull%3Bembed_pause_share&referer_video_id=7222331766403550506
#SolarPunkSunday #Composting #ApartmentLiving #Compost #Gardening #UrbanGardening

Gardener shares step-by-step method for composting in even the smallest space: 'The tutorial we all needed'

One TikToker reveals how anyone living in a small apartment can compost.

The Cool Down
Link to CDC COVID-19 wastewater data: https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/rv/COVID19-nationaltrend.html
Wastewater COVID-19 National and Regional Trends

CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System, U.S. National trends

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Although I suspect supplies will be hard to find, here's instructions on building a HEPA purifier (Corsi Rosenthal Box). A good chunk of Ventura County is unhealthy air tonight, and it would be useful to have one or two of these running to protect your lungs. #airquality #AQI #CorsiRosenthalBox

https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science-action-how-build-corsi-rosenthal-box

Science in Action: How to Build a Corsi-Rosenthal Box

Learn how to build a Corsi-Rosenthal box. The device was created to provide significant reduction in the amount of virus-laden, aerosol particles that are in the air. Follow along as Dean Richard L. Corsi, co-inventor, shows you the major components of this device, and how to build one.

College of Engineering