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How to: Indoor pot plant without drainage?

We are finalising work on an indoor planter box that will fit a cubic metre of organic matter: dwyl/home#219
It has been thoroughly insulated with (4 layers of) roof (waterproof) paint to ensure it's water retention.
Now I need to understand what needs to be done to ensure that:

a. What organic matter is appropriate for something this big!
b. The layers of matter to ensure internal drainage without an escape for the water.
c. Moisture levels are controlled so the plants don't drown/rot in "too much water"

Reading: https://hortology.co.uk/pages/the-complete-guide-to-planting-houseplants-in-pots-planters#:~:text=Place%20the%20drainage%20layer%20of,compost%20which%20may%20contain%20disease.

Aphids on Lime Tree 🐞

@iteles don't know if you’ve looked at the leaves of the lime tree recently… 😬

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Looks like we may need to get the soap solution out again… 🙃

Lawn Grass

Context:

While we don't want to have a "lawn" because it's water-wasteful,
we have a couple of areas of the garden that will benefit from decorative grass.
The "rolled" grass we had installed last year was very thin and not hard-waring.
So I'm considering planting far more sturdy grass from seed.

Research

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenchrus_clandestinus
It can be an invasive species in certain countries.
But all the "downsides" described should be considered "pros" for our purposes.

https://www.leroymerlin.pt/produtos/jardim/sementes-e-plantas/sementes/sementes-de-relva/relva-kikuyu-grossa-iluro-escarralcho-100gr-12775833.html#component-displaycomp
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Reviews are from people with warped expectations.

This looks like a good alternative, but it's a mix of various grasses:
https://www.leroymerlin.pt/produtos/jardim/sementes-e-plantas/sementes/sementes-de-relva/relva-economica-agua-iluro-1kg-14106750.html#component-displaycomp
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The Biggest Little Farm

The Biggest Little Farm [Official Trailer]: https://youtu.be/UfDTM4JxHl8
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A farm started by an ex-National Geographic wildlife Camera Man ...
And a Chef/Food-blogger ...
So the cinematography of this documentary is epic.

https://www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com
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Tried to stream it online legit but only available with US-based subscription ... 🤦‍♂️

Full Movie: https://watchfreemovi.es/movie/the-biggest-little-farm-47396

Apparently Disney+ commissioned a sequel: https://youtu.be/YBCOVyYo6VA
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CoolBot [Controller for walk-in cold storage room]

Use a standard window air conditioner to cool a cold room to 34F (0*C)
https://www.storeitcold.com/product/coolbot-pro/
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$419 feels expensive for a thermostat that simply overrides an air conditioner ... 💭
Especially considering you could build something like this in a few hours with basic electronics:
Control AC Devices with Arduino: https://youtu.be/H8FrL37Z7xE
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However the counterargument is: if it reliably preserves thousands of €'s of food, it's a no-brainer investment.

Ground Cover Crops

In permaculture systems we try to keep the ground permanently covered with mulch, green crops (green manure) or perennial ground cover plants. This mimics nature, which rarely leaves any bare soil. Bare soil invites weeds and causes erosion from wind and rain.

Read:

Good examples of spreading groundcover crops:
https://kahikateafarm.co.nz/product-category/plants/ground-covers/spreading/

15 Fruiting Groundcovers You Should Be Growing — Ep. 124: https://youtu.be/sxS5qa1mOfg
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Shortlist

  • Kale
  • Swiss chard
  • Oregano
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Squash
  • Dewberry
  • Nasturtiums (edible flower)

These are what we will be planting immediately if we are able to get the land dwyl/phase-three#116
The crops are all productive (edible), low-maintenance - especially in winter - and will improve soil quality!

Pruning Fruit Trees

eed to learn everything we can about pruning to encourage sustainable growth and get to fruit crops ASAP. 🍎
This looks like a good starting point for general knowledge: https://youtu.be/h6hWa3nx7yo 📺

Please share more you find. 🙏

How to grow grape vines from seed? 🌱 🍇

My favourite grapes are an Heirloom variety that are increasingly difficult to find/buy because they have seeds.
I have picked and eaten them several times and they immensely flavourful!

fox-grapes

In Portugal these grapes are colloquially referred to as Uva Americana because they are thought to have originated from the east coast of the USA.

According to wine historian Edward Hyams and wine expert Jancis Robinson,
"There is ample evidence that the labrusca was growing wild in North America before Europeans arrived."

The scientific name for these grapes is "Vitis labrusca", "Vitis" meaning grapevine and "labrusca" meaning "wild". Apparently these grapes are the closest thing to "wild" that we get in Europe now ...

Vitis labrusca are high in potassium, magnesium, folic acid e vitamin B6, flavonoids e resveratrol.
Ref: https://lifestyle.sapo.pt/saude/saude-e-medicina/artigos/uva-morangueira

Most city-folk - that have never picked a grape off a vine - have grown accustomed to seedless grapes so producers focus on them.
I get it. Seeds are annoying. But genetically modified (or selectively bred) monoculture is worse.
This last time we found the grapes for sale at the local market, I saved as many seeds as I could; 56:

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If even 10% of these seeds takes and we're able to plant out 5 vines it would be more than "enough".
But however many sprout & survive is great.

If you're new to Grapes, it's a fascinating topic there are hundreds of varieties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_grape_varieties
I don't drink wine so while I have superficial knowledge of varieties I don't deep dive into any I don't like.
But some day I would love to do a grape-tasting with as many varieties as possible to see what I'm missing.

Todo

  • Research how to grow grape vines from seed. 🔍
  • Soak the seeds or sow them directly. 🌱
  • Wait patiently and Tend to the seedlings for as long as it takes for them to transplantable into the ground! ⏳

This looks like a good starting point: https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Grapes-from-Seeds

Why? What? Where? When? Who? How?

Todo

  • Research and summarise permaculture for the complete beginner. 🔍
  • Describe how we intend to do permaculture on our Land 🤞

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