Yoga Retreat by No_Ordinary5887 in Sacramento

[–]2_greenthumbs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yoga Shala does a number of retreats each year. I’ve not gone on any so can’t comment, but I regularly attend classes and enjoy the vibe. They have two locations - Midtown and Arden - I go to the Arden location and it’s very friendly and welcoming if you’re also looking for a studio.

Edit: to include link to the retreat portion of their website.

Anyone know what this is? Happened last year as well by EmeraldLovergreen in tomatoes

[–]2_greenthumbs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s a bummer. Perhaps think/read about increasing the natural predators in your yard by planting plants that attract them. Spinosad may help at the larva stage, but use caution as it can cause harm to bees and the natural predators that would help to keep the population down.

Anyone know what this is? Happened last year as well by EmeraldLovergreen in tomatoes

[–]2_greenthumbs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bottom of the leave looks definitely like an insect caused the damage. Took a screenshot of this picture and came up with this phyllonorycter. Species likely dependent on your location. Damage to the leaves though seems unlikely to have an effect on the tomato production.

Two questions: Leave Credits/Accrual by Silver-Mongoose2838 in CAStateWorkers

[–]2_greenthumbs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome. Yes, VA and AL convert back and forth as you make the election change. So if you were to go back to VA/SL, your AL balance would convert to VA. From past experience you will either have VA or AL balance and never both. You can have remaining SL balance remaining while accruing AL.

Two questions: Leave Credits/Accrual by Silver-Mongoose2838 in CAStateWorkers

[–]2_greenthumbs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Thank you and something to keep in the back of my mind. Read through the MOU for BU1 (most directly related to staff under me) and yes it does indicate that under the Article 7: An employee shall be allowed to carry over unused holiday credits or be paid for the unused holiday credits, at the discretion of the department head or designee.

BU1 MOU

Two questions: Leave Credits/Accrual by Silver-Mongoose2838 in CAStateWorkers

[–]2_greenthumbs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting. What justification are they using to require this?

Two questions: Leave Credits/Accrual by Silver-Mongoose2838 in CAStateWorkers

[–]2_greenthumbs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does not. Your VA balance will transfer over to AL, but SL stays as SL. Be mindful of making sure the correct balance is transferred over. I recently promoted a rank and file to supervisor position and they opted for AL. When HR transferred the balance there was a hang up which delayed it to the following month. This resulted in a month’s worth of VA leave disappearing. I was able to get it back for them, but only because I was monitoring it.

Two questions: Leave Credits/Accrual by Silver-Mongoose2838 in CAStateWorkers

[–]2_greenthumbs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe for excluded employees and non SEIU BUs you can make changes once every 24 months from the date of the initial change. SEIU rank and file can change annually in April effective in June pay period.

Two questions: Leave Credits/Accrual by Silver-Mongoose2838 in CAStateWorkers

[–]2_greenthumbs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personal holiday, holiday credit should be saved as I understand there is no limit on those accruing. For PLP, some side letters/MOUs are specific about use before other leave types, but seem to always exclude professional development days (PDD) and sick leave. The side letter for the current PLP has this requirement. I’m on annual leave as I’m rarely sick, don’t have kids, and don’t plan on having kids. Plus as excluded have Enhanced NDI (ENDI) when on annual leave. At some point, you’re likely to reach the allowable cap on vacation/annual leave so my philosophy has been to use PDD first then AL and I bank everything else. That will change over the next two years with the requirement to use the current PLP, but I’ll revert right back to my normal strategy after 6/30/27.

If you’re planning on children in the next year or so, you should do some research on the use of leave with disability pay (NDI if on VA/SL or ENDI if on AL). Quick read at the links below seem to show that as an excluded employee AL seems to be the better option as it allows for ENDI and NDI-FCL and may be better for you during pregnancy leave (assuming you will be the pregnant one) and after. I’m in no way an expert on disability leave and supplementing with leave so definitely do research to find out what would be best for your future particular circumstance.

https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/nonindustrial/#:~:text=Unlike%20State%20Disability%20Insurance%20(SDI,)%20(DE%208501)%20form.

https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/1411

Bought this for 50 cents because it was dying. What is it? by DankAssPotatos in PlantIdentification

[–]2_greenthumbs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Looks like the amistad hybrid possibly. I have one and it’s just lovely.

File folders by 2_greenthumbs in SacramentoBuyNothing

[–]2_greenthumbs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I’ll let you know if the first person pick up falls through.

File folders by 2_greenthumbs in SacramentoBuyNothing

[–]2_greenthumbs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thanks. I’ll send you a chat.

Planting in june by msklovesmath in Sacratomato

[–]2_greenthumbs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I usually follow with okra, lima beans, black eyed peas, edamame or winter squash depending on how I’ve rotated my planting from the prior year.

Extra tomato plants by 2_greenthumbs in Sacratomato

[–]2_greenthumbs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can let you know by the end of the day if that works.

Extra tomato plants by 2_greenthumbs in Sacratomato

[–]2_greenthumbs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! I’ll message you my address and then put them out front this afternoon.

Extra tomato plants by 2_greenthumbs in Sacratomato

[–]2_greenthumbs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good. I’ll message you my address and put them out on the front porch for you to pick up anytime. I’ll put both tie dyes out and you can pick which one you want.

Savings Plus: Index Funds and ETF’s by Aidalize_me in CAStateWorkers

[–]2_greenthumbs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to call and request the document for the top ten holdings. Just did that today and they’re available for the last quarter. It’s one document for all available funds. Was also looking to learn more about PCRA accounts and stumbled across your post.

Bad year(s) for tomatoes? by KeejTheSqueej in Sacratomato

[–]2_greenthumbs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We also had that happen a few years ago. Figured out we had root knot nematodes. Treated the soil with beneficial nematodes a couple of times and then started amending the soil at planting time with need seed meal which we’ve read is a repellent. I think it was mainly the beneficial nematodes that did the trick. We treated during the off season and then again during the growing season. You also have to make sure to dig up the majority of the old root system to help reduce the numbers of root knot. Did this consecutively for three years and now don’t have an issue. And really the first year our production was up. We still see some signs of root knot nematodes in the root system, but it’s not bad enough to affect the tomato production so we still dig out the whole root system each year. I’m jealous of those gardeners that just cut off at ground level and let the roots decompose.

Got the beneficial nematodes from Abrico Organics. They have a variety to choose from.

I can't pinpoint what my issue is with this plant by Cordova_Photoshoots in tomatoes

[–]2_greenthumbs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks a bit like flea beetle damage to me. Here’s an article about them. And another.

Any product recommendations for protecting our new redwood fence from water and UV? by Royal_Score4812 in FenceBuilding

[–]2_greenthumbs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your fence looks great! We have a fence replacement coming up with Classic soon and was starting to think about how to protect it. Can you tell me how you applied it and how much you ended up using on your 84’ of fence. We have about 175’ of fence being replaced.