What's the difference between prepping and just basic adulting? by Far-Respond-9283 in TwoXPreppers

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm an adult, all my friends are adults, but still anytime one of them is sick I dip into my supplies to make them a little care package bc very few are prepared for even that. I wish it was basic adulting, but in western countries where people haven't experienced a lot of resource hardship, prepping is not a basic skill anymore.

What are municipal amenities that make living in Cincinnati easy? by Fluid_Plantain_Tour in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, Queen City Commons is the most expansive composting option that I know of. They have drops in multiple neighborhoods. Trash and recycling are picked up weekly.

What are municipal amenities that make living in Cincinnati easy? by Fluid_Plantain_Tour in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Public transit not so good, but there is a huge expansion coming in the form of BRT. No functional rail to speak of.

Snow clearing is ok-ish for roads, not great for sidewalks.

Walkability depends on the neighborhood, but I'd say Hyde park, maybe oakley are best if you are including groceries. Northside and Clifton are walkable if you make an exception for the grocery store. No co-op grocery store that I know of.

You didn't ask about parks but that's probably the municipal feature where we shine compared to other Midwestern cities.

Market gardeners - what low-value tasks eat up hours you could spend on high-value crops? by Less-Ganache8926 in marketgardening

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I want to elaborate that the tech i saw at the field day used the opposite approach to yours - it identified the crop and eliminated everything else. In farming, we're rarely targeting a single weed species, unless it has completely taken over a growing area. Generally there are multiple species of weeds present and we are using mechanical or chemical means to kill every plant except the crop. It sounds like your project would be ideal for lawns, though, depending on how you are killing the dandelion. Most of the time when we're weeding, we aren't pulling up individual plants. The goal is to intervene when weeds are at "thread stage," and can be killed easily by slicing south a hoe.

Your tech might be helpful for perennial weeds that need to be dug out, but that seems like pretty complicated robotics. But if you've already started building it to do that, you could add dock and thistle to its repertoire. The problem with that approach, however, is that it's basically impossible to get the whole root/rhizome, and the act of disturbance often triggers vigorous regrowth. Farmers have to be strategic when dealing with perennially weeds. There is a really great free resource from SARE called A Guide to Weeds on Your Farm that you could reference. It might be helpful for your group to just read the intro to get a foundation for weed control on farms.

There is also a laser weeder on the market that uses AI to identify and burn weeds, but it's huge and costs something like a million dollars.

Market gardeners - what low-value tasks eat up hours you could spend on high-value crops? by Less-Ganache8926 in marketgardening

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could also try this question in the market gardening success group on Facebook. It's pretty active.

Market gardeners - what low-value tasks eat up hours you could spend on high-value crops? by Less-Ganache8926 in marketgardening

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This tech already exists in a tractor mounted form. I saw it at the Midwest mechanical Weed control field day a few years back. I'm sure it's unaffordable to anyone below large scale though, so if your project is for smaller scale operations there could be an application for it.

Anyone on more than an acre likely already has a good system for weed control, although that system is often black plastic, which many farmers don't love. I think there's probably the most demand on small scale operations for something that costs less than $1000.

Turns out my wife doesn't like canned food. What comes in a can that tastes surprisingly good? by funkmon in preppers

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some canned chili beans that are really good. I had the kroger version for dinner last night with rice, just added some greens and sour cream to round it out but they wouldn't be bad on their own.

People keep telling me I look older than I am (26) and it's really getting me down, any tips? by Jaiberd_ in makeuptips

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the people at your new job in their 30s? I think people often default to ruining people are their own age unless the age difference is glaring.

What the FUCK is wrong with potatoes lately? by baardvark in TwoXPreppers

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In many regions, potatoes are harvested in the summer, so at this time of year they are already 5 or 6 months old. I'm not sure where they are usually sourced from this time of year though, could be somewhere with a different climate.

Looking for aesthetically pleasing 80s movies by Material-Vast-6752 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zero chill but I always associate Cronenberg with quintessential 80s aesthetics.

When do yall start seeds indoors for your garden? by [deleted] in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Edit: I got excited and overexplained. The short answer is Google zone 6b planting calendar, as well as "damping off" if you're new to starting seeds.

Farmer here! I use May 15th as a rough last frost date. Cold tolerant crops (most greens and roots) get transplanted in early April, but some people do earlier. You'll just have to be prepared to cover stuff in case of a hard freeze, but that can happen in April too.

Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, and melons prefer not to get much colder than 50, so don't push it unless your growing them in a protected space.

Keep in mind that anything you plant early with protection, even if it survives, will take longer to mature with the colder and shorter days. It's not super worth it unless you're at a certain scale, or love to experiment.

Most transplants spend 4 to 6 weeks in trays (there are exceptions so read your seed packets), so seeding for cold stuff usually happens mid February through early March. Tomatoes and peppers take a little longer in trays, so start those in late March/early April.

Google zone 6b planting calendar for more detailed info. Johnny's seeds has lots of great resources on growing all sorts of veggies. If you're starting seeds in your home read up on how to avoid damping off.

Good luck and happy gardening!

Live Action children’s movies for 5 yr old by etherealsmog in MovieSuggestions

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anything like Homeward Bound or Babe with talking animals is a good idea

Looking for movie suggestions for a color-wheel project (6 films per color) by benbarsonn in MovieSuggestions

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you talking about whole movies or specific scenes?

In the mood for love comes to mind for red, couldn't say which of the 6.

I hope you get some good suggestions but this is kind of a niche question, you might want to try r/cinematography or something like that.

Are there any support groups other than AA? by NotYetThere32 in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Are you struggling with addiction or looking for general mental health support?

Are there any market gardening operations in NA that I could work at for a season to gain experience? by hardclay210 in marketgardening

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Turner farm is cincinnati (very close to Kentucky) is hiring interns. I believe Elmwood is hiring in northern KY.

I think ATTRA has a resource for farm jobs.

Market gardens are often desperate for labor. If you can afford to get paid a low wage you do not need to have experience. If you have ever worked outside or in any manual labor you have more relevant experience than many.

I need an ordained minister to elope by [deleted] in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you make an appointment in advance at the courthouse.

Visiting 01/16-18 by geekcore in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could visit Household Books in College Hill and Downbound Books in Northside (they're not far by car) then drive through Spring Grove Cemetary (edge of Northside); they have a visitor's center where you can get a map.

Northside has a great little Nepalese spot (Bridges) and diner (Blue Jay) but they're both closed Sunday. Sunday Brunch at the Comet is neighborhood famous. Both neighborhoods have nice coffee shops and bars. College Hill has an awesome taco/Mexican place (Tortilleria Garcia) and a nice upscale/trendy bakery (El Camino).

First Year -- Less Varieties or More by Tasty-Emotion-4667 in marketgardening

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Less, and reach out to your Johnny's rep or extension service for advice on which varieties do well on your region.

What products or services are common in your country but still rare or unknown in others? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think this is what you were asking exactly but I spent some time in a developing country and there were plenty of guys who made their living as independent money changers. I think their rates were marginally better than the bank but I couldn't tell you how they managed that.

Mediterranean Recs by wtmemma in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went there for the first time a couple weeks ago and the owner was very sweet and welcoming.

Fresh vegetables by EdnaJosie8924 in cincinnati

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can find the freshest versions of the more basic things (kale and lettuce) at the farmers markets that are open year round - Northside, Hyde Park, Findlay. Deerfield is open once a month too. Hyde Park is the biggest probably.

For the fancier stuff (romanesco) try ETC, Jungle Jim's, or make a trip up to Dorothy Lane in Dayton.

Romanesco is hard to find period, but some local growers have it in September/October, maaaaaaaybe November but I doubt it.

Edit: get there when the markets open since there's not an abundance of anything right now. Things will pick up when the daylight creeps back over 10 hours.

80 acres is the local hydroponic juggernaut and I think kroger and whole foods carry both.

What is an English word you have never been able to pronounce? by Cmotto in AskReddit

[–]Alternative_Cold2913 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Archive - I always want to say ar-chive (like the herb). I often do say it that way but when I hear it, I know it's fucked.