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All things green, outdoors, and nature-y. Whether it's animals in their natural habitat, hiking trails and mountains, or planting a little garden for yourself (and everything in between), you can talk about it here.

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What's growing on, Beehaw? (Garden Chat) (beehaw.org)

submitted 7 months ago by LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org to c/greenspace@beehaw.org

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Today marks the beginning of the second full week of Spring in the northern hemisphere, even if some of us are stuck in second winter. Share your garden goals, projects, challenges, and successes for this growing season; share your tips, tricks, and garden hacks, or anything else you'd like. Let's all help each other grow something beautiful together!

If folks are into it, I'd like to make this a weekly thread for everyone to share updates and assistance as the year progresses. Please let me know if that's something you'd all like.

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[–] Beegzoidberg@beehaw.org 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I dont have much space or a hose hookup, but I want to try kratky outdoors with some Thai chillis and poblanos. I recently started the plants, and I plan to go to a garden center for starters if they fail. I'm excited!

Kratky is a hydroponic method where you stick plant roots in a mix of water and nutrients, and the plant grows as is! I've only done it indoors, so an outdoor grow will a new challenge but a fun one.

[–] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This sounds awesome! Hydroponics is daunting to me, so I'm always impressed by folks who've got a handle on it and challenge themselves

[–] Beegzoidberg@beehaw.org 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I really encourage it when space is an issue. I have a basil plant that's been going for about a year, I've changed the water twice and that's it! I reuse peanut butter containers and use cotton balls for a growing medium. Kratky is really easy! I can't even keep basil in a pot alive, but this guy is great.

[–] downloadingcheese@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I’m going to have to try this, because I absolutely cannot get basil to grow in a pot and it’s one of our bunny’s favorite foods.

[–] Beegzoidberg@beehaw.org 1 points 7 months ago

I like this guy's explanation of how to do it! Happy to provide info as well.

https://youtube.com/@Hoocho?si=RX2cbKEyTkzeByIS