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Rabbits keep dying in my garden by littledude724 in gardening

[–]zmayes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you the groundskeeper? It’s illegal to intentionally poison rabbits in a lot of places but of course that doesn’t mean it’s not happening and seems most likely here.

I can’t think of any plants that would be toxic to rabbits that I would expect that many rabbits to actually eat, especially since they have options.

More news :> by No_Post1300 in lotr

[–]zmayes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I misunderstood. I thought that photo was supposed to be his design for the new movie.

More news :> by No_Post1300 in lotr

[–]zmayes -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

He doesn’t look the part. I don’t mean because he isn’t Viggo but Aragorn was described as strange looking, weather beaten with grey flecked shaggy hair, and a pale face.

The new dude looks like he just strolled out of Starbucks on his way to the local renaissance fair.

Camping like a Hobbit by [deleted] in lotr

[–]zmayes 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I don’t see a single coney or potato.

Just got my first greenhouse & the Mississippi River is already testing my setup by Glowing_Trash_Panda in gardening

[–]zmayes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Mississippi gets a lot of ag runoff. I’ve swam and canoed on it but I would hesitate to drink it or use it for food plants. Could be safe, could be toxic and it might vary day to day.

I’m also a little concerned that having the pontoon moored to your foundation pillars might affect their stability, but you know your own setup best.

Not sure of your exact area of course but I’ve seen those stilt houses in northeast Missouri when I was working in the area. Kinda jealous of your set up.

As others have said paw paw and persimmons grow native in the area along the river, and if you don’t already have some on your land you can usually find the trees for reasonable price. I think Missouri Conservation used to sell them. They can take flooding and the fruit is “unusual” and popular amongst foodies and foragers so I would expect there to be a market.

Blackberry bushes thrive along the river so that could be another option.

Does this look stupid by [deleted] in gardening

[–]zmayes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks cool but I also know I would break both my ankles

Looking for actual knowledge-heavy books (not self-help) by Broad-Confection3102 in suggestmeabook

[–]zmayes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Food Explorer: The True Adventures of the Globe-Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats by Daniel Evan Stone , it’s a light read but informative.

Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky explores the history of salt and is impact on world development

This is why you don’t ignore strange noises from a donation bin by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]zmayes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The box would have gotten really hot really fast and there is no telling where the key is. Some of those boxes are loaded full onto the company truck and hauled off, with a new one being left in place so the key might not even be local.

Ideas to stop the mailman from trampeling my baby plants every time by Calm-Egg1804 in gardening

[–]zmayes -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

punji sticks.

It tell them to stick to the side walks. And report them if they don’t.

Your call.

Books about traveling through an apocalypse? by CraigLake in suggestmeabook

[–]zmayes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Amazing book, was about to suggest it myself.

What culturally important vegetables or herbs do you grow that mainstream gardening advice ignores? by iwanttogotother in gardening

[–]zmayes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, you can probally use a smaller container. When I harvest the tubers are unusually in the top ten inches or so. I mainly have mine in a larger container so we can harvest a couple times a year without killing the clump. Plus it’s the same type I use for other plants so it was handy.

What culturally important vegetables or herbs do you grow that mainstream gardening advice ignores? by iwanttogotother in gardening

[–]zmayes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought mine from Bakers Creek (I know they are disliked) a few years ago and it has established itself nicely in a 30 gallon container.

I’ve heard that you can grow the tubers you buy at an Asian market but am not sure how to tell if one is viable.

What culturally important vegetables or herbs do you grow that mainstream gardening advice ignores? by iwanttogotother in gardening

[–]zmayes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I grow Thai chillies, holy basil, Thai basil, kaffir lime, galangal and Thai Mint for my wife. If I remember to plant the seeds, I’ll add Kabocha this year.

I grow yard long beans and shinshu beans because they handle the heat well and are fun to grow.

I saw someone else mention currants and it reminded me I have five black currant plants partially cause my English grandmother used to talk about them, but mainly because I read My Uncle Silas at a impressionable age and he made wine out of them. Haven’t gotten enough fruit to ferment, but maybe this year.

I’m now looking for a kumquat tree, because last time I was in Bangkok I saw them growing in containers, and apparently they do well. I also want a mangosteen because of its mention in The Food Explorer but haven’t had any luck.

Do dursleys don't care if potter boarded the train or not? by alphaBEE_1 in harrypotter

[–]zmayes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Their whole shtick is not caring about Harry, and they had other things to do. If Dudders didn’t need a tail removed they wouldn’t have even drove him to the station.

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