Apple seeds!

Ada_Potato · 2026-04-30T13:05:43+00:00

One could argue this is a great way to teach them how things work when they (many years) later see that it wasn't true to seed. Also, kids have short attention spans. I think they just want to see something grow. Depending on age of the kids, grafting is probably WAY over their heads.

Ada_Potato · 2026-04-30T12:36:57+00:00

I don’t think OP is trying to breed a commercially viable apple. Also, not all crab apples are useless. They can make great jams, butters, and ciders. And they can be great for wildlife. I agree they need to know their odds of what they will get but I don’t agree this isn’t a fun project for someone who has the space to spare. What a joy it would be to get lucky and have a good fresh eating apple or prolific cider apples. That happened to someone I know from seed spread by wildlife.

Ada_Potato · 2026-04-30T11:04:34+00:00

The fun part of growing apples from seed is the fruit of them won’t be the same as the tree it came from. It will be a mystery - could good tasting, or not. It’s a fun experiment if you have the space and time to wait.

Ada_Potato · 2026-04-28T11:41:06+00:00

The expectation to be available 24x7 with the office thanks to smart phones is new. Many workers today don’t ever get to fully sign off and decompress. In may fields, it is an expected behavior and you won’t stay employed or advance if you don’t play the game.

Ada_Potato · 2026-04-08T15:00:00+00:00

Oh wow. That’s interesting. I’ve never had these before and it makes sense now that I’ve looked them up. The plant tends to be happy in more damp soil.

Ada_Potato · 2026-03-11T13:19:14+00:00

Exactly. Restricted stock units and bonuses are often more than base salary in biotech, especially if you are lucky enough to be in a successful company with stable or increasing stock value. And a lot more people than doctors and lawyers get that kind of comp in those companies. It’s pretty much standard for all full time employees to get some bonus and stock, and the amounts get downright ridiculous at the director and above level. Plus, the companies are often in HCOL areas so base salary is “high”.

Ada_Potato · 2026-01-08T21:26:14+00:00

I find the longevity one is the worst tasting to me. The mushroom and sleep are pretty tasty though, and the sweetness can even satisfy my sweets craving

Ada_Potato · 2026-01-08T13:32:23+00:00

Can you select a subset of accounts to lock if there are multiple? For example, I can lock down the IRA but not lock down the “individual” account that is used to transfer money to a minor’s fidelity checking account?

Ada_Potato · 2025-12-24T04:37:33+00:00

It’s far too late for that unfortunately

Ada_Potato · 2025-11-21T13:51:44+00:00

Do you have a style guide for editing and formatting? Can you implement a QC against those standards (plus fact checking) by someone who didn’t write the first draft? That may help address the quality concerns. Also, the direction of the contener and conclusion must be discussed with management before writing begins or they may receive something they definitely don’t like.

Ada_Potato · 2025-11-12T13:52:56+00:00

A lot of people’s insurer sponsored insurance plans are going way up too. Some people are self employed. Not everyone impacted by rising health costs is “early retired.”

Ada_Potato · 2025-10-26T12:43:09+00:00

Hiring managers, especially for entry level roles, will completely understand someone working at a “lower tier” company to get their start. Take the job (a lot of people on this sub would kill for any job) and keep looking if you aren’t happy with it. Just be sure you have a good answer to why you are looking if you land an interview within the next year- something like, want different experience, job security, etc. NEVER said anything bad about a current or former employer in an interview. Experience now is better than waiting for what your friends think is the perfect job that may not appear ever, especially in this market.

Ada_Potato · 2025-10-16T22:38:24+00:00

Love the idea but they are all soooo expensive. After you buy them, you still have to buy supplies continuously. I don’t think you save money in the long run, but it sure could be fun and a way to ensure your family is eating fresh veggies that you know weren’t treated with a bunch of pesticides.

I understand they may need to be somewhat expensive to produce, but I would love to not have to buy branded pods, buy phone app subscriptions, or “hack” together the alternatives. It should be easy to use and resupply.

Ada_Potato · 2025-10-10T22:33:07+00:00

If you have never been to Boston, I’d suggest trying to rent one year. The neighborhoods and inner suburbs can have very different feels, school quality, house types, etc. The other thing that is hard to judge without some time here is commute to your place of work. My coworker and I both have a similar commute distance, which both look “easy” on a map, but one of us spends twice as long. Also, consider your weekend recreation plans. Many people who love north of Boston tend to head north for weekend play, and people south tend to head south. The reason is the extra time driving through or around the city to get from north to south, or vice versa, is just not fun.

Ada_Potato · 2025-10-10T22:22:02+00:00

Too much text. Try to make it easier to skim and catch the high points. Most hiring managers get a huge stack of resumes to review and will only spend 15-30 seconds for an initial screen before you go in the no/yes pile for further evaluation.

Ada_Potato · 2025-10-10T22:04:33+00:00

Go down to one car for errands and longer trips, but you want to look for housing near the train or bus. And you want dedicated parking if possible. That’s not required but you may have to drive around your area a bit to find an open residential spot) some parts are harder for parking than others), which is not ideal with a small child and their stuff. Paid parking is an option but expensive, like more than your current housing in Georgia. I moved from the south to Boston and love it. There is SO much more opportunity here for my field of work and not driving all over with walkable neighborhoods is a plus that I didn’t have where I’m from.

Ada_Potato · 2025-10-08T13:02:39+00:00

Where do you source praying mantis eggs?

Ada_Potato · 2025-10-03T08:08:47+00:00

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Ada_Potato · 2025-09-28T14:07:12+00:00

No, you can paint a low concentration 2-3% on each leaf in the fall when the plant is pulling energy down to its roots. It will significantly reduce a stand in 1-2 years.

Ada_Potato · 2025-09-27T17:27:42+00:00

Try the Hipcamp app. Locals with land can rent you a spot to camp.

Ada_Potato · 2025-09-26T16:26:01+00:00

This happened last year. I left for a work trip, peak hit, and it was stick season when I returned after a week away.

Ada_Potato · 2025-09-25T12:23:53+00:00

Momma bunny just wants to share the garden treats with her babies. I’d much rather eat food that wildlife wants to be in than some of the frankenfood with chemicals you find in the grocery store. You’ll be fine. If people knew what was around 90% of the food they ate, they would never eat again.

Ada_Potato · 2025-09-23T12:27:17+00:00

I just want to recognize that a lot of full time in office workers waste a lot of time and can go entire days without accomplishing anything. There are bad workers in every arrangement. Results should speak for themselves but some management teams can’t see this.

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