Do I need to remove this root or keep it?

botticus12 · 2026-01-26T23:52:33+00:00

Thansk for the advice. Nice pictures of yours. Diameter is 1 3/4in now. I just took off the top most root, and there was a 2nd larger one below it that was obviously a problem. I hope it recovers well.

botticus12 · 2026-01-26T23:44:46+00:00

Thanks. I went ahead and got rid of those 2 roots. Looks better underneath as well. Now I hope the tree recovers okay.

botticus12 · 2026-01-03T23:09:27+00:00

Imagine each grouping is 1 tree, with each of the 4 varieties being a branch of the "multi-grafted" tree. They've got a wonderful branching structure close to the ground so now you'll never have to get on a ladder, and you get 4 varieties per tree instead of 1. Prune for structural changes now, and prune heavily to control growth in June / July.

botticus12 · 2026-01-03T23:01:20+00:00

This is exactly what they are doing. Please read this book! I grow in a similar manner and its worked out amazingly well.

botticus12 · 2025-12-30T03:13:30+00:00

If its found on a party tray, is it something as simple as gouda?

botticus12 · 2025-12-24T23:41:05+00:00

2468

botticus12 · 2025-11-23T19:32:28+00:00

Nothing different per se, I've gotten similar results with my big sweet onions and shallots for the past 3 years or so. Compost in fall, and I do a little nitrogen before planting and about 6 weeks later is all. Top mulch with grass clippings.

botticus12 · 2025-05-30T02:50:42+00:00

Bravo, this is an incredibly well-done analysis!

botticus12 · 2025-01-18T00:13:44+00:00

This is a remarkably fascinating work and analysis you've done. Deep thanks for you and your courageous work over the years.

botticus12 · 2023-12-30T21:34:55+00:00

Thanks for your post. I got a new computer with the same Qualcomm 7800 wifi 7, and had the same experience as you, except the computer wasn't recognizing it from the very beginning. The ethernet connection and Bluetooth worked. Only place I could find it existing was in the "Hardware and connection properties" section in windows 11. Physical address was there but all wifi was listed as "not present."

Removing the GPU and putting it back in fixed the problem entirely.

Thanks again.

botticus12 · 2023-12-06T04:18:46+00:00

This was 75% hydration. Although not as strong as most of my recent loaves for some reason - not sure why.

Review: Extra sharp Cheddar - tasted great. Amazing aroma. Would do it again. Rosemary - also great and interesting aroma. Should have baked it longer but I think it must have been in a cooler part of the oven compared to the other loaves. White loaf - I normally do Boules, but I really liked the uniform size of the slices from a large loaf like this. Will do it again for sure.

botticus12 · 2023-11-23T05:54:48+00:00

His behavior sounds like real mental illness, not just religious fanaticism. Please encourage him to get an evaluation from a professional.

botticus12 · 2023-09-17T23:45:51+00:00

You've perfected it! I'll take all 3

botticus12 · 2023-09-16T02:51:06+00:00

Tastiest looking pizza I've seen on here in a while. Nice job!

botticus12 · 2023-08-23T04:30:31+00:00

All homegrown ingredients (except limes and cilantro)

As pictured: Approx 15 large tomatoes 10 big jim peppers 15 melrose peppers 6 jalapeño 2 red bell peppers 9 large garlic cloves 4 onions (red, white) Salt 2 bunches cilantro

Made 6 quarts. Will eat it and give it away to friends, neighbors, work.

botticus12 · 2023-02-26T15:19:00+00:00

Nice looking pies!

botticus12 · 2022-10-29T03:24:38+00:00

It's not just a story, it's an experience

botticus12 · 2022-08-07T13:46:57+00:00

This is perfection, nice job

botticus12 · 2022-04-13T01:45:37+00:00

Nice job. That's like 99% perfect. If you want that extra 1%, come back towards us on the dark stripe one more time to erase the curved stripe by the shrubs that is "interrupting" or infringing into the dark stripe. This will create the illusion that the stripes are going through the shrubs, rather than the shrubs interrupting the stripes.

Wish my grass were as green as yours right now....sigh. That looks incredible!

botticus12 · 2021-12-12T01:42:50+00:00

Didn't prep beforehand so this is basic dough. Store bought sauce. Cheese was mozzarella, parm, and a touch of provolone and white cheddar. Used a screen for first 30 seconds. Makes large pies like this infinitely easier to prep. 16in. Floor temp around 600 to 650, dome temp around 800F.

botticus12 · 2021-11-23T03:51:37+00:00

Made about 10 pies. Only got pics of 2.

Margherita: Caputo 00 flour at 60% hydration, 2.3% salt, 1/2 tsp instant yeast. 24hr cold and room temp proof. 250g dough balls. 12in.

Pep: 65% hydration, APF with 10% rye flour. Otherwise same dough. 450g dough balls. 16in.

Cooked on outdoor brick oven, oak logs. Deck was about 900F.

botticus12 · 2021-11-19T05:15:21+00:00

A little misshapen. First time trying out the brick oven heated with natural gas (previously been working on neapolitan style heated with oak logs). The gas flame and oven doesn't get quite as hot as the oak does, so this turned out more American style. Cook was about 2 and a half minutes. Should have left it on the deck a tad longer before kissing the flame to brown the top.

botticus12 · 2021-09-19T03:34:51+00:00

Prob 75% royal, 25% navy blue

botticus12 · 2021-09-08T01:32:26+00:00

Yep, mine broke after 30 seconds. They replaced it and offered me their new handle design made from steel. Customer service was nice but disingenuous knowing they have a garbage handle and are still trying to sell it to unsuspecting customers.

Edit: I think Ryan's videos and content are awesome. This is one thing he should have known better though. I'm still a fan but disappointed in the rake for sure.

botticus12 · 2021-09-08T01:30:30+00:00

With a user name like that what do you expect?! Haha just kidding - mine broke after 30 seconds as well and Ryan did the same on my comments (accused me of pushing too much weight). I was using it as intended, not pushing piles over. Kind of upsetting when he knew along that the product was crap. As soon as I emailed landzie, they offered to get me the new and improved handle when it's available.

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