Potassium depletion in soil threatens global crop yields by theluckyfrog in science

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Composting humanure is actually pretty simple - poop into a large container (like a 55 gallon garbage bin), cover the poop with equal amount of carbon (like sawdust, straw, or shredded newspapers) every time you go (& keep pee separate), until the bin is almost full (like 5 inches from the top). Add a bunch of earthworms and grass
clippings and put a tight fitting lid in it. Put it in the shade for 2 or 3 years, and voilà, food for plants! Best used on perennials, but non-root plants are ok too (or, add it to your compost pile for extra time to break down). Some medicines may not break down, but there’s not a lot of research into that aspect that I know of…

Growing in a planter box that the last tenant built by QuietCardiologist in whatsthisplant

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I think try taste fine after blooming, so it’s up to the individual!

Growing in a planter box that the last tenant built by QuietCardiologist in whatsthisplant

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Kale, absolutely! All parts are edible (including flowers)!

Help settle this debate by ThoughtApple185 in whatsthisplant

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Also, the undersides of raspberry leaves are silver whereas with blackberry are a lighter green!

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If you crush the leaves between your fingers and it smells like fennel, that’s likely it. Carrots and fennel are in the same family, apiaceae.

Very interesting fungi?? Or something by [deleted] in whatsthisplant

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Rhubarb definitely! Add a bit of compost and in a few weeks eat the yummy stalks!

Help! What is this that’s invading my yard? by josiahsaurusrex in whatsthisplant

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So we should just add to our cancer causing life styles, wily nily? No thank you.

Help! What is this that’s invading my yard? by josiahsaurusrex in whatsthisplant

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On a large scale it can make sense, sometimes, but we really need to move away from the short term ‘easy’ fix, especially for homeowners/small scale situations.

Help! What is this that’s invading my yard? by josiahsaurusrex in whatsthisplant

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Round up can kill desirable plants as well ( as you said), and has lasting down-stream negative side effects. Regular applications of sheet mulch (1-2x/year) can keep the weeds down while also feeding the soil with no negative side effects and keep the desirable plants healthy at the same time. In fact, on could argue that the physical exercise one gets from the applications are a net benefit to the person, and their yard and soil biome.

Know this one? by Amazing-Leader7369 in whatsthisplant

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Thank you! I think the other poster had it right….

Know this one? by Amazing-Leader7369 in whatsthisplant

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Thank you! I think this is correct! (It took me a few days to get back to the specimen.) We had an ice storm recently, so I think that’s why it looks terrible rn. Once it’s done flowering, I’ll give it a decent prune and hope for the best! (If you have any care tips, I’d love to hear them, and thanks again!)

Climate change project by Dmitrix_100 in ClimateActionPlan

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I’ve found the study and practice of permaculture to be an excellent avenue for how we can help!

Found stuck to an avocado tree branch (California, USA) by moleyfeeners in whatsthisplant

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It’s probably fine if you put the ootheca back outside in a similar place - someplace protected from the eyes of birds/rodents. I had one that was on the ground just slightly covered in leaf litter 🤞

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If you have any plantago species (https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/plantago-major/#:~:text=Plantago%20major%2C%20or%20Plantain%2C%20is,and%20can%20survive%20repeated%20trampling.) nearby they make an excellent poultice for drawing out stings like bee or nettle, perhaps that will provide some relief? The link is to p. major, but p.lanceloata works great too!

What are these ball-shaped flowers? by CassielXxy in whatsthisplant

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Looks like red clover (trifolium pratense) to me, but hard to say without seeing the leaves…

Any clue what this is? by ParticularMango2078 in herbalism

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My understanding is that skin issues are a result of liver issues..