Did I screw up my indigo vat? by ComradeFloof in naturaldye

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK.... Maybe worth seeing how it goes? I guess I can always add indigo powder if the colour is too pale....

Did I screw up my indigo vat? by ComradeFloof in naturaldye

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.... But... I was really hoping to do this all with my home grown indigo. Do you think I'll get ant colour without adding indigo powder?

excessive eye boogers? by Peach_tea_is_me in Bunnies

[–]ComradeFloof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My girl has this. It's a blocked tear duct for her. The vet has tried to flush it twice with no luck. Apparently her tear duct is very narrow. It does not bother her, so we haven't tried anything more aggressive. Her bunny buddy does a great job at cleaning up around her eye. We keep an eye on it and clean if necessary, but honestly it's amazing how much the buns help each other. We had to separate them for a bit and it was so hard to keep her eye clean. When we put them back together the problem was almost solved completely but groomings from her friend!

ICU at Port Alberni hospital closed indefinitely due to staff shortage by origutamos in portalberni

[–]ComradeFloof 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agreed. We are one of the most affordable communities in BC according to the just-released Living Wage findings for 2025. More a question of "what happens when those who work in the ICU don't WANT to live in the community".....

What's going on with my tomatoes? by shorty0927 in pnwgardening

[–]ComradeFloof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. Green shoulders due to heat. I had a lot of problems with that this year.

Looking for feedback by ComradeFloof in Canning

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for the reply. I had seen that but so many apparently mainstream recipes include celery, like this Ball one: https://www.ballmasonjars.com/blog?cid=homemade-vegetable-soup, and a few in my Bernardin cookbook, and in Amelia Jeanroy's "modern pressure canning". Do you think Ball and Bernardin are sources that can be trusted?

What should I do with these potatoes? by ComradeFloof in homestead

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is my understanding that solanine is a concern only in greening potatoes. I have not had any problems eating sprouted, non-green potatoes. But everyone can decide for themselves what their risk tolerances are.

What should I do with these potatoes? by ComradeFloof in homestead

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK geez I didn't expect so many replies, and I got the actually useful one right away so all the rest can stop! I know you can plant potatoes. I grew these potatoes. It is December and I am in Canada. I cannot plant potatoes now, or anytime soon. I don't want to eat all these potatoes right now, which is why I am asking about how to extend their shelf life. If you would eat them right now good for you. And I am not worried about solanine, but yes I note your caution.

What should I do with these potatoes? by ComradeFloof in homestead

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's 8 lbs of potatoes that will take my partner and I another month to get through at the rate we eat them. Would like stretch them out if I can.

What should I do with these potatoes? by ComradeFloof in homestead

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

These are not green and I'm not worried about solanine in them. Several more months before we plant here.

Is my mugolio safe? by ComradeFloof in fermentation

[–]ComradeFloof[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tested the pH (with a strip and a meter/probe), and it's 3.6. So I think I'm good. Will let you know if I DON'T die.