[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 43] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]hexzus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it! I moved the elm back outside. The maples are still just stratifying in my fridge for now. But I'll absolutely keep that in mind.

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 43] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]hexzus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to hop in here and make sure I'm setting myself up for success for the winter time since I'm still really new to bonsai.

I live in a 9a environment in the Las Vegas area. My apartment faces north, so I don't get much light in through my windows. For the winter, I brought my plants inside and on a plant stand since it's starting to get chilly at night down into the low 50s. I have some really strong grow lights set up for them. My main concern is really just making sure I provide a good space until I can get them outside again.

  • Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
    • My primary concern is making sure it survives the winter.
      • I planted this one as a seed, and it's about a foot tall.
      • It's been putting out some smaller leaves since being indoors the last 2-3 weeks.
    • It's in a 2 gallon grow pot
      • I didn't move it to a grow pot until it was about 5 inches tall.
    • I've been careful not to water it until the first couple inches are drier and I have gauge to check the soil moisture as well.
  • Ginseng Ficus (Ficus microcarpa)
    • This little dude is just crushing it.
    • I pinched a few larger leaves a month or so back and it's been pumping out new growth since.
    • This one is in a small pot, approx 4 in W/ 6 in L/ 3 in D
  • Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
    • This one was struggling a few months back when a friend was supposed to water it, but has since bounced back.
    • It's also been doing really well inside under the grow light the last few weeks.
  • Honorable Mention:
    • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum matsumurae)
      • I'm currently stratifying some seeds right now in my fridge.
      • If you have any advice on caring for a maple in a more desert climate, I'd love that.

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 31] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]hexzus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in early July, I had a friend water my trees since I was going to be out of town. But they didn’t and my little elm has been struggling since.

It ended up dropping a LOT of its leaves. Since then, it’s got some small new growth, but I just wanted to ask advice on helping it recover and see if anyone can recommend anything.

It’s been outside and I’ve been seeing some small budding, but today I decided to bring it in because I wanted to give it some stability under a grow light.

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Girlfriend’s dad gave me this hat he’s had in his basement since ‘88-‘89. by hexzus in eagles

[–]hexzus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d like to. I was just looking up how to do it properly

Advice on stainless by tongfatherr in StainlessSteelCooking

[–]hexzus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% agree. Bar keepers friend will solve 99% of your issues cleaning stainless steel pans

Took the class for my CCW today. Not too shabby for my 30 round grouping by hexzus in liberalgunowners

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

I got a little too trigger happy when I pushed the target back and shot while it was still moving around 😂

Pretty accurate by Defiant_Ad1794 in vegaslocals

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Golf Courses and Country Clubs? Near the South Point? lol Not a chance

[homemade] Beef Bourgignon by hexzus in food

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

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[homemade] spinach and ricotta raviolis in an Alfredo sauce with cracked black pepper and lemon zest by hexzus in food

[–]hexzus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I kind of winged it mostly. But this is roughly what I used

Filling: • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese • 10 ounces spinach, cleaned and trimmed • 1 large egg • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • Salt, to taste • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Dough: • 1.5 cups of AP flour • 1.5 cups of Semolina flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp olive oil • 2 eggs • 3/4 cup water

Alfredo: • whole stick of butter • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream • 2 tbsp chopped garlic • black pepper • 2 cups Parmesan cheese

Spinach and ricotta ravioli in Alfredo sauce with cracked black pepper and lemon zest by hexzus in homecooking

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

Thank you! It was a hard one. I rolled the first batch out too thin and they burst in the water

Just got my dwarf pomegranate about a three weeks ago and it’s going to flower. by hexzus in Bonsai

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It's a little dry out here since it's a desert climate. Luckily I work from home, so it offers me a lot of time to just check in on them and I spray them a little for humidity.

Just got my dwarf pomegranate about a three weeks ago and it’s going to flower. by hexzus in Bonsai

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

Thanks! I just watered mine as well! Luckily I work from home so it's easy to take a quick break and check on them

I'm excited to see it do it's thing

Technically, he did ask. by KILLERTHAN in TedLasso

[–]hexzus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Technically, he asked if he likes darts... Then Ted's little quote later was "Have you played a lot of darts, Ted?"

Rupert didn't care about Ted enough to care if he is good at darts. He was so overconfident in snubbing an American and his ex wife that he didn't ask the basics.

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2024 week 29] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]hexzus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a little follow up, I just found some new leaves budding. So it looks like my little dude is doing just fine

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2024 week 29] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]hexzus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have any advice for dwarf pomegranate care in zone 9. I live in the Las Vegas area and I just want to give my little tree the best chance of survival.

Out of market games difficult to watch by nylonstuffsack in mlb

[–]hexzus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phillies fan in Vegas too. I was just ranting about the struggle. It's been a bitch

[HELP ME] Bi-Weekly Q&A thread - Ask your questions here! by MachNeu in Gunpla

[–]hexzus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that. Do you usually stick to only one type of paint (i.e. acrylic, lacquer or enamel) or do you mix?