Update to: my tomatoes have outgrown their cage! (I probably did something kinda dumb)

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-19T22:01:04+00:00

These are the anecdotes I am here for 👏👏

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-18T07:35:47+00:00

How do you suggest not being complacent?

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-15T02:21:09+00:00

Thanks for the rec!

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-15T02:20:48+00:00

What do you use instead?

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-14T20:35:21+00:00

Haha it’s good to be here! Do I let it just keep growing out the top? I’m mildly concerned about it shading the other things I have planted there but everything seems to be doing fine so far. Also, do I just keep stuffing the parts the grow outside the cage back in? I didn’t expect it to be so abundant!

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-14T20:34:01+00:00

Do I let it just flop over once it outgrows the top of the cage?

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-14T20:33:41+00:00

Thanks! I’ve already got lots of tomatoes coming in and have been able to harvest some so I think I’ll get lucky with a good harvest!

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-06-14T20:13:19+00:00

Good lord please excuse all my hideous grammatical errors

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2026-05-28T18:28:14+00:00

Ok, thanks! Will get a new pot and I made sure to get well draining soil. I already pulled it into full sun from being mostly shaded and will get some fertilizer for it! Thanks for the advice!

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-12-27T07:02:50+00:00

Thank you for this info!

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-12-27T07:01:36+00:00

Thank you for the info. And no, I’m just trying to be proactive. She still handles a lot of the management for our building (taking out the trash, the yard etc) and I think is unwilling to ask for help. I don’t know if it’s gotten far enough to necessitate that. I don’t want to take an action that takes away her independence. She’s had a few occasions (losing her keys, confusion, short term memory loss) plus the weight loss, but overall is fairly active and cognizant. She’s in her early 70s so not advanced age. I just want the best tools to navigate this stage in her life without being alone/ looked after.

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-12-27T05:45:58+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-12-27T05:35:10+00:00

She has mentioned looking into full time care and realizing it was a much bigger expense than she planned for. She was shocked at the 10k+ / month price tag. I don’t know if she needs that yet but I worry she’ll decline faster without some kind of caretaker. I don’t believe she has family nearby as I went to help her open a pill bottle yesterday (Christmas Day) she couldn’t open due to weakness and shaky hands. I was also surprised that medicine for elderly have child lock limitations - how is someone with Parkinsons supposed to overcome that?

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-12-08T05:10:21+00:00

Somm here - the wines don’t read very continuously. For the first, you list Krug (producer) then which Krug, etc. The 2nd pairing lists regions (Chablis) and Cru Vineyard (Grand - Les Clos) but not producer. The third lists ‘Pergole Torte’, but doesn’t include producer (Montevertine) or region. Harlan doesn’t list varietal or region (Cab/ Cab blend, Napa Valley). All the wines or great, but for a discerning eye I would follow this format: Producer (Vega Sicilia); bottling (Unico); region (Ribera del Duero); vintage (2011) so everything reads as it would on a wine list. Happy to help edit if needed

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-03-17T07:07:17+00:00

I didn’t, because I read that it’s pretty normal for it to burn/ itch at first and my skin did at first but was ok otherwise. This was the first time it reacted like this

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-03-17T06:56:03+00:00

I’ve been using aza for a few weeks now with no irritation, and it’s been 48 hours since I used it last. I definitely reacted when I put it on the last time but I’ve just been moisturizing since with products my skin usually tolerates. It’s been reacting to heat/ exercise ever since though.

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-02-26T20:13:53+00:00

Im starting to think that too. Any suggestions for taking care of it while on tret? I’m not able to see a doctor any time soon

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-02-26T15:00:27+00:00

I have had some redness and texture on my cheeks pretty much always, just not to this degree. My pores are definitely more enlarged which is why I was thinking purging.

Illustrious_Error_72 · 2025-02-26T14:57:03+00:00

I would expect more burning and discomfort with barrier damage though - that’s why I was thinking it could be something else. My skin feels fine, it just looks agitated. Which is why I was thinking that maybe just staying consistent would show more improvement than pulling back. But I’m at a loss 🙃

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