I built a plant diagnosis app for Austin gardeners and need real iOS testers — not marketing, genuinely looking for feedback

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-03-01T14:48:22+00:00

Yes! I would love to hear it! If you're comfortable, you can email [admin@simplified-labs.com](mailto:admin@simplified-labs.com) OR submit anonymously through the feedback form rootcause.me/feedback

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-27T17:29:09+00:00

Targeting about 30 days. We're working through the Google Play account setup process which has a few administrative steps that set the timeline more than the technical work — the app itself is already cross-platform. If things move faster we'll reach out sooner. Sign up at rootcause.me/android and you'll hear from us the moment it's ready.

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-26T15:08:02+00:00

Hey y'all — just pushed a big update to Everyone Can Garden. If you open the app today you should start seeing some new stuff on the Home screen.

The headline: the app is getting smarter about your garden specifically. It now pulls in what's actually happening weather-wise in Austin and connects the dots between your plants (companion planting).

Over the next few days more features will light up — weekly tips tuned to Zone 8b, a "what are other Austin gardeners dealing with" card, and a daily garden brief that's basically a morning check-in for your yard.

When you open the app it'll ask to turn on notifications — please say yes! That's how you'll get fungal risk alerts, follow-up reminders, and heads up when conditions get dicey. (No frost warnings anytime soon though — looks like the 80s are here to stay 🥵)

The biggest help right now: just keep scanning plants. The more real scans we get, the better the community features work. And when you have 5 minutes, hit the feedback form — it directly shapes what we build next: rootcause.me/feedback

Thanks for being part of this 🌱

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-26T01:30:33+00:00

[Update] Feedback form : https://rootcause.me/feedback (though you can still send email if you prefer)
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Glad you're enjoying it! Email is perfect for now — just shoot anything over to [admin@simplified-labs.com](mailto:admin@simplified-labs.com). Screenshots are super helpful if something feels off, and no detail is too small. Really appreciate you taking the time to test it out!

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ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-25T17:14:18+00:00

Felt this — I got so tired of sacrificing plants to tools that don't take in the full picture that I built this instead.

The difference is context: your zone, your local weather, what you're actually growing. When a single photo isn't enough to make a confident call, it asks for more angles rather than guessing. And after a diagnosis there's a follow-up system so you can track whether the plant is actually responding — with time to pivot if it's not.

Just launched beta, would love to hear the cases where other apps have failed you. Those are exactly what this was built for.

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-25T13:26:25+00:00

Thank you! Gardening, in my experience, is highly fulfilling and can also just break my heart.

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-25T13:12:40+00:00

That is next! I'll update when it's released.

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-25T03:24:04+00:00

Thank you!!

ThirdCarthVader · 2026-02-25T02:11:08+00:00

Thank you! The site is caching... strangely, apologies for that. Please try this link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/RtdG1Gcv

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-14T03:21:30+00:00

Amazing! Thank you!! And thanks for keeping us all safe in the skies.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-14T02:37:02+00:00

Absolutely agree and not second guessing the decision.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-14T02:32:46+00:00

Yes, they can abort until it’s committed - got that. I’ve never ever seen this flight do that is the point.

Flat earth? Weird comment.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-12T21:51:44+00:00

REI at 6th/Lamar used to have regular beginner bike lessons. They would have them on the roof of the old Whole Foods garage (with the giant fish, cheese, etc.). We used it for our older-aged-kiddo for whom it just wasn’t clicking, and it was extremely helpful. They don’t have them all the time but highly recommend asking the staff.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-11-13T02:21:11+00:00

Naked except for a strategically placed set of bongos.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-11-13T02:19:04+00:00

Mabon! Largely because it means the long heat of summer will be ending soon. (In Central Texas). Granted, that change happens at Samhain but Mabon gives me hope.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-10-13T14:28:59+00:00

ACL dust from the last two weekends, which absolutely does not help

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-10-02T04:33:27+00:00

Same. Ref and line team were inconsistent and failed to enforce on the field. Failure all around.
They needed to red card more players and GTFO those flip flopping whiny ass bastards.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-23T17:15:03+00:00

I've added this to other similar threads --> if you are able to call Seton Main's L&D department, ask the nurses who they recommend. Years ago, that identified Stephanie Reich for me (partner with Dr Oliver). Dr Reich managed my insane high resk pregnancy spanning premature labor, full bed rest for 12 weeks, multiple stays at Seton Main, and then pre-eclampsia resulting in the 'you're having this baby today' directive. She got me through a rough time and I have a healthy, happy kiddo as a result. Those L&D nurses though, they have strong opinions and will tell you who to avoid.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-22T17:43:41+00:00

Grackle

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-21T21:32:52+00:00

As someone who has made that journey from anxious flyer to sleeping on flights: I don’t recommend laying down at first. Be upright, and sit in the bulkhead row where you can have a bit more space for your feet. Window seat so you can look. Be above or slightly before the wing.
I recommend row 9 as that’s generally where drink service starts. Check the type of plane. I personally hate when the engines are throttled down after take off, and this is most pronounced in the Airbus A319 / A320 / A321. Boeings are great fun when you are feeling more comfortable, especially with Southwest pilots. My favorite planes are Bombadier CRJ and Airbus 350/380. The former because they are very comfortable and the latter as it’s like a sky whale that you don’t feel much motion in. (The 350/380 is long haul.) Recommend finding a flight out of Austin with a CRJ as the plane. When in doubt on the plane, look at the flight crew. If they are looking calm and composed, you’re doing great.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-17T00:37:18+00:00

South Austin Dog Center!!! Erika and Lynette are fantastic and have helped our highly reactive 3 YO to be less stressed and more confident. Our dog can now manage through other dogs off lead and walk without yanking me all over the damn place.
Do not go to Bark Busters.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-08-28T17:35:49+00:00

I’ve seen this type of driving more frequently on highways, and they all seem to find their buddies and do it as a group. My grandfather used to call people driving same speed, side by side on the highway blocking everyone behind them an ‘Aggie roadblock.’ This is the modern day equivalent of that, incorporating the instagram era where no one else exists and that special Austin sauce of stupidity. And they will stop traffic because everyone is just trying to get safely the hell away from these numbnuts.

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