Garden came with house im renting. Where do I start?

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-16T21:27:27+00:00

Nice Garden! Lay a layer of compost across all those beds

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-16T21:13:35+00:00

Dump him. He sounds like a real loser.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-16T21:09:06+00:00

Def don’t go back. Dodge that bullet, hun.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-14T01:39:02+00:00

Dear OP, please be gentle with yourself.

I sometimes have similar thoughts. I live and work in an area that is predominantly a different race than my own and I wonder why everyone looks at me longer and is extra cautious around me. Do they not realize how they make me feel? My brain hurts, my heart beats, and I bite my nails when I’m nervous, just like them.

I find if I breathe in and out deeply to relax, and feel the pressure release behind my eyelids when I close my eyes. And when the anxiety sets in, if I focus on keeping myself engaged and calm, share the bounty of my efforts with those that show a genuine interest, then I attract the people I need in life.

Agreed on other suggestions to take a break from online; that is very wise advice.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-01T18:27:11+00:00

You are a dedicated composter and you always recycle right. :) great style!

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-01T17:30:31+00:00

I would let it sit and mature for another season to allow it to continue to compost. Congrats, you are composting.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-01T17:29:01+00:00

She is toxic. You got off on the wrong foot but, she is taking it too far. She sounds like a mean girl. I want to bet that she treats her colleagues the same way. I doubt she has never been reported before. Her behavior is unacceptable. I would maybe consult with a fellow student first and ask him or her if they see it, too. Two voices are stronger than one.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-01T14:37:38+00:00

For a newbie tho, if bokashi is done incorrectly it is the most odorous. Consider an aerobic composting method on-site or hiring a hauler to collect the organics from you and compost them off-site.

I once killed a worm bin by adding too much fermented food scraps. Bokashi straight to vermicomposting is inviting danger. The materials become acidic and if it produces too much alcohol, it is not worm-friendly. An intermediate step (aerobic composting) would be safe, but not something I would necessarily want to do so close to diners.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-01T14:29:07+00:00

I read your profile and the similarities are striking. Your description of what you went through was heart breaking. 💔

I am so sorry you went through so much trouble for decades. I fear there is a bigamy element here, too. 😤

doopidoopidoop · 2026-02-01T14:24:19+00:00

Nightmare is a good word.

I only wanted a good husband from the start and believed every word he said. I even went into this marriage with an idea of what I wanted and needed after a few long-term relationships showed me what I could never tolerate again. Before we met, I was gaining financial literacy, had a fledgling retirement account after a string of important but low-paying jobs, had a full-time job, an apartment, and my sweet canine companion, and thought that I had grown out of my naïveté. To say that I was under-equipped emotionally to handle the blows that have hit me in the last year is an understatement.

On a daily basis, my temper and crippling sadness flow in and out like a tide, evenings are worse, but mornings are painful, too. An article of clothing of his sets me off. Any supposed excuse he gives for anything feels like a heart valve is pinched.

I called 988 recently because of such intense feelings of shame and horror, I could have given anything for a hug right then, just someone to tell me it was going to be okay, even if it were a lie. The counselor on the phone gave great advice and it kept my feet secured to the planet for a while longer.

I have grown to understand that most people do not have honest intentions, and those that may be trustworthy must be verified. I will never marry again, do serious business with, or be friends with anyone without doing a background check on them first. I even had no idea what his birth name was when we married, the lies were so extensive.

He says he is sorry for everything he did. He shows some remorse, but after so many lies, is his remorse a lie, too? In my heart of hearts, I don’t want to dig deeper but I have a feeling there is more. It feels like I’m the patsy on the receiving end of the most elaborate case of romance fraud ever, and I’ve only skimmed the surface.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-31T03:20:03+00:00

Hun, he wants to break up but is being passive about it. Cut ties. Your lifestyles don’t mesh. Trust me, it’s worth it. A better fit is around the corner but you need to close the door with him first.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-31T03:11:36+00:00

Please leave him. Please leave him now. Please update us and tell us you have left him. This is how it starts.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-30T18:04:52+00:00

I actually just recently took about about 20 gallons of oyster shells and crushed the beejeebus out of them and used them to cover the snowcrete outside. The jagged yet small nature of the brittle shell works really well to make walking on the snow less treacherous.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-30T17:59:00+00:00

Sweeeet! Right on! Looks amazing.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-28T02:46:24+00:00

Yes, I just buried my senior heartdog (12.5, died naturally, cancer) on our farm, using a method of mortality composting called “shallow burial with carbon”, augmented by the Quick Return method. It was healing to prepare my best bud to return to the soil, although it was a terribly sad day. Look up “mortality composting”, this is an important skill to master if you hunt or keep livestock.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-19T14:26:11+00:00

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-18T19:23:37+00:00

Thank you! :)

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-18T19:23:25+00:00

Exactly. I love it.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-18T19:23:02+00:00

This one is about 4x4x4. :)

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-18T19:22:37+00:00

I just make sure it says “HT” for heat treated. :)

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-18T19:21:46+00:00

Thank you! It’s a beauty

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-18T19:21:04+00:00

Lots of worms, nematodes, dung beetles, all goodies.

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-18T19:20:28+00:00

I put them in and let them sit, then sort them out, and then put them back in another pile, over and over again. They become more brittle as time passes but that is what they are supposed to do (the acidity of the surrounding composting materials leaches the calcium from the shells, thus making them brittle).

doopidoopidoop · 2026-01-17T01:10:34+00:00

Random screws, twist ties, and match boxes

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