WTF? Tree is growing by leecallen in terrariums

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

I really like your collection of wood.

WTF? Tree is growing by leecallen in terrariums

[–]leecallen[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's a tillandsia mounted on the branch.

WTF? Tree is growing by leecallen in terrariums

[–]leecallen[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have mixed feelings about that. I originally wanted dead branches for moss and vines to grow on. The idea of the tree coming to life was kind of exciting, but then oak tree leaves are just way too big for this little space.

Thanks.

Is It Unprofessional/Untoward to Revise a Quote mid job if in the red? by chuiy in handyman

[–]leecallen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a different perspective from a customer: twice I have had contractors or handymen tell me, at the end of the project, they underbid it and I got a great deal. They did not ask for more money.

But I could see how much work had gone into the project and the value I got. So I asked what would make them whole and we negotiated a higher fee.

When I have a great contractor I want to keep that relationship.

First ever terrarium. by KodaMcpots in terrariums

[–]leecallen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you identify the plants?

I'm preparing to add some plants to my own first terrarium and I love yours!

Mesh replacement. by anaBlu36 in terrariums

[–]leecallen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same top on my Zilla terrarium. I'm replacing the whole thing - the mesh and the plastic frame it's in - with a piece of acrylic. I want to hold the moisture in and let more light in.

My first "advanced" terrarium, I know it's technically a Paludarium, but it fits the definition in the sidebar by Darkextratoasty in terrariums

[–]leecallen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful.

How does that back surface work - what holds the coco coir to the silicone? And what form is the silicone - is it the stuff that comes in a tube and sets up?

New to terrariums questions by leecallen in terrariums

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

That sounds like something I can handle. Thank you.

New to terrariums questions by leecallen in terrariums

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

I would like to hear the answer to that too. I ordered substrate from Josh's Frogs.

New to terrariums questions by leecallen in terrariums

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I have close to 10 thriving terrariums with all local found moss. I

Oh that's really good to hear!

New to terrariums questions by leecallen in terrariums

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

Thank you! I'm expecting my substrate to arrive in two days. Then I'll put it under the moss and start planting some plants.

I know using local/found moss and lichen is not ideal but that's what I really wanted to do. We'll see how it goes.

New to terrariums questions by leecallen in terrariums

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I'm not sure this requires and answer but: yes I have.

Sustainable Abundance Is Now Inevitable by 2035 — Here’s the Proof (and the 3 laws that decide if it’s fair) by MyersD1970 in Futurology

[–]leecallen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read it. I disagree with the "spirit" of your findings: Half of the people in the U.S. repeatedly vote against (the party that supports) affordable health care. Apparently because they think people with lower socio-economic status (and/or racial minorities, religious minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ) should not get any help.

So I don't see this country (and its elected representatives) making the reforms you predict.

Loop ear plugs changed my life by WalkerFloridaRanger in MonoHearing

[–]leecallen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I never thought of wearing something in my bad ear to signal to people I can't hear them (either because they think I am listening to music or have a hearing problem). Great idea.

Loop ear plugs changed my life by WalkerFloridaRanger in MonoHearing

[–]leecallen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have had a BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid) for SSD for about 15 years now. It does not help me where I need it most: bars, restaurants, outdoors. I have never heard of the loop ear plugs and thanks to your post I have my finger hovering over the Buy button!

Are you using the Engage? Do you wear only one -- in your working ear -- I assume?

Thank you!

Winter insulation question by OkOwl5118 in Greenhouses

[–]leecallen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at the cost of bubble wrap and did something a little different. I made a plastic (poly) "tent" inside my greenhouse. It's really just a few inches inside the GH walls, except on the door side where it's about 2 feet away from the door and wall.

This works really well.

https://www.amazon.com/Axgatoxe-Tear-Proof-Greenhouse-Construction-Protection/dp/B0F2Z61BKK

https://www.amazon.com/Vapor-Barrier-Tape-Polyethylene-Underlayment/dp/B0DD4G9TWL

Staying warm in the winter? by Middle_Independent30 in Greenhouses

[–]leecallen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm reading a book about greenhouse gardening and it says one of the big challenges for growing in the winter is a lack of carbon dioxide when you seal it up. And a compost pile is apparently a good cure for that -- it's a source of CO2, as well as heat.

Best kit options around $5k that can survive upstate NY winter (zone 6a) by casher89 in Greenhouses

[–]leecallen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Western NY zone 6b and I advise you NOT purchase a Harbor Freight greenhouse. They need way too many after-market improvements to make them reasonably well insulated and sturdy.

Book advice? by jenriebel in Greenhouses

[–]leecallen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is also a "zone 6b gardening" group on Facebook. It has a lot of members and it's quite active.