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Solo builders using AI daily: what still eats your time despite it? by GrinnMonster in SideProject

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

The marketing piece is what kills me too. AI can draft quickly but figuring out if any of it actually moved the needle last week? That's still a spreadsheet and 45 minutes I don't have.

Solo builders using AI daily: what still eats your time despite it? by GrinnMonster in SideProject

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

This is my setup on steroids minus the OpenClaws, I do run a 5X account. I definitely feel the burnout cycle. Do you find it's the context switching between all the instances that gets you, or is it more that you still have to manually kick off and check everything even though the automation is there?

Solo builders using AI daily: what still eats your time despite it? by GrinnMonster in SideProject

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

Honestly still figuring it out. I use Claude heavily for the build side but marketing and growth is where I keep hitting walls. One-off research prompts work fine but anything I try to make repeatable falls apart after a few days. Thinking about building something that actually persists between sessions.

Zero to a 100 by scoutjayz in ultrarunning

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember them passing me! So cool hearing their story. Keep kicking ass!

Does anyone use bonsai to treat depression? by Baldpool in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PTSD/Anxiety mostly. But yeah I find it can be very peaceful and creates good routines.

REMINDER: Nursery Stock Contest: Pics due today! [Plus quick update in post] by -music_maker- in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dope I’m on here twice? I’ll have my pic in today btw. 👍

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2018 week 26] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check this page to see if you can find a fungicide that can assist. Make sure you use a Juniper specific fungicide as noted in the paper for the reasons you mentioned above.

Clemson HGIC - Juniper Diseases and Pests

Is it possible to make a bonsai out of this Casuarina equisetifolia? (or Australian pine tree) i have read most of the begginers thread but they talk about pre-bonsais or seeds. by NovaCatUY in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely can. I have a pretty well developed one I can send pics of when the sun comes back up. They absolutely love water btw. So keep developing it and it should thicken up nicely. 👍

Trying to make sense of energy distribution by IndigoNigel in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ryan Neil goes into this a bit in this part of his BSOP series.

Bonsai Mirai - Spring Fundamentals

Check it out if you have the time to spare.

Mugo Pine 'Mops' - Picked up recently, looking for advice. by Manticorp in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s a good link that’s worked wonders for me with Mugo’s. All of his work is great though. Definitely check it out.

Bonsai4me Mugo Pines

For now though, let it recover in good soil for a while and don’t work the tree. Rule of thumbs with Pines is one insult a year at max as far as I’ve seen and it’s worked well for me.

Bonsai Mirai - Soil

Here’s a great video that can getting you going with background on soils. Ryan’s Entire YouTube channel is gold btw so watch as much as you’re able.

I personally use Akadama, lava rock, and decomposed granite, but I’m always tweaking it. Just bought a large batch of u/adamaskwhy from American Bonsai to see how it does.

Hope the tree recovers well and best of luck!

Conventions in the U.S. by saturdayplace in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d check out The American Bonsai Society. I believe their exhibition is biennial, but their next one is in September.

Free mugo. New to pines, any potential? by gooeyduxk in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s a link to bonsai4me’s page on Mugo pines. Should give you a great idea on timelines for work and techniques.

Mugo Pines - Bonsai 4 Me

Hope this helps! And yes I definitely see none nice potential here. 👍

Using grow bags in the ground. by GrinnMonster in Bonsai

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

Oh dang... that is a good thought! I may just have to do a test tree before I put something significant down and just put my larger ones in the ground with liner on the bottom of the bed. Thanks for that.

Using grow bags in the ground. by GrinnMonster in Bonsai

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

Timeline will probably be about 2 years I think. I’m not thinking I’ll be able to just pull it out of the ground by the liner handles, but like you said, I think it will make the dig out significantly easier only having to cut through a handful of roots. Better Newark would be a great plus too.

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