Growing and going full tilt No Till

[Tika]

Thank you for that😘

[Tika]

Beautiful Beautiful

[bluecanoe]

The magic words "he's 23". At that age they are trying to figure their world out. I'm sorry he left you and then disappeared. My son was 30 when he died, and I let him have his 'alone time' with his friends. He didn't drive so I would take him to whatever bar his friends were playing music at and drop him off. Sometimes I'd go just to hear the music. Kids nowadays think we don't care, or understand, when we've been through everything they have and then some. Don't give up, and schedule a fishing trip like OJH suggested! Hours alone on a boat or just on the bank will make a person talk!!

[Paracelsus]

This week cosmic and lunar energies coincide with astronomical constellations that make it especialy auspicious and proprietous for sowing seeds for leaf and flower types of plants, as opposed to sowing root crops,tilling, or harvesting.

Date: 21 April 2018
Synodic:
This is a good time to sow vegetables that produce internal seed bearing fruits. Tomatoes, beans, peas, peppers, chillis, pumpkins, courgettes.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Gemini: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes, but it would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, Swedes, Turnips,

Sidereal:
Moon in Gemini: Barren and dry, and yet good for promoting flower growth. Flowers harvested now will keep longer in both hemespheres.


Date 23 April 2018
Synodic:
This is a good time to sow vegetables that produce internal seed bearing fruits. Tomatoes, beans, peas, peppers, chillis, pumpkins, courgettes.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Cancer: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard, but it would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Aubergines, Broad Beans, Cucumber, French Beans, Marrow, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Runner Beans, Squash, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes,

Sidereal:
Moon in Cancer: This is a good time for germination.

Rudolf Steiner lectured on agriculture in 1924 at the request of a group of farmers who already appreciated his contribution the understanding of human nature, education, medicine, science, art, religion and more. The insights and practices from his Agriculture Course, known as Biodynamics, have been taken up by farmers and gardeners worldwide.

Steiner pointed to the cosmic influences from the sun, moon, planets and stars as important factors to work with in agriculture. Then he challenged his listeners to develop a new science of timing for seed sowing to replace the old proverbs. Considerable research has been done, notably by German biodynamic farmer Maria Thun since the early 1950s, and the Stella Natura charts largely reflect her observations and conclusions.

Whereas about half of the biodynamic practitioners in America and abroad guide the timing of their work with the use of such a calendar, others prefer to focus more on the phases of the moon. Biodynamics itself is a much more complex and encompassing approach to agriculture. What this calendar presents is only one small part. I call this a biodynamic calendar because many of the articles are inspired by the foundational concepts of biodynamics and anthroposophy and because I want to encourage people to extend their awareness to the influences of lunar rhythms in agriculture and strive to develop the new science that Rudolf Steiner was calling for.

The calendar is meant to be used with common sense and an eye to the weather. The charts can assist you in choosing optimum times to sow seeds, transplant, cultivate your crops and harvest them for storage. If you are not in the habit of allowing other people to dictate your actions, please don't let this calendar be an exception.

The astronomical information offered in the charts is, like the weather, part of the nexus of environmental factors which affect the plants in your care. If you wish to support their growth by creating optimal conditions, you will want to pay attention to this information – and to the weather!

[Paracelsus]

I do cherish him but it isn’t that simple, he is 23 and not really a good conversationalist or a good listener. You figure you buy tickets for a show that he picked he would show up on time have some dinner and hang out, he literally sat down 3 minutes then dove into the crowd leaving me alone till the end of the show, 10 minutes later he was gone. I’d say that’s pretty rude. If I tell him then I’m the bad guy, if I don’t I get more of the same.

[bluecanoe]

It makes me sad to hear that you don't have a good relationship with your son. I agree with Old JarHead. My son and I talked about everything, all the time. But a boy and his mom....
You don't have to spend a ton of money to get the conversation going. Fishing, basketball, camping, anything where you are one on one. It's nice when you can both go somewhere and enjoy it, but the most important thing is the connection, him knowing he can count on you, talk to you without judgement, that builds trust.
I'm a bit jealous, since my only child, my son, died almost 7 years ago. How I miss our conversations about everything and nothing. Me making him listen to Leon Russell when he wanted to hear George Jones, me taking him to see George Jones when I'd rather have been home...tit for tat. He learned to love Leon Russell and AC/DC, all of the music I love and I learned to enjoy his music and the crowds of people at the CMA festival. It was a give and take and it was worth every minute.
Cherish the time you spend with your child. Tomorrow might be too late.

[Paracelsus]

Day 41 since germinated seeds sprouted ground
March 8, 2018.
Moving day. April 18, 2018
Room temperature 76° F
Relative humidity 58%
Moved plants out of incubator after 3rd Aloe Folier
under 1000W Ballast dimmed to 600w
30 inches to Canopy, adjustment to 22” available
will pop 12 more seeds this weekend and move into incubator with T5’s @ 220W
All plants will remain on a 18/6 hour photo period.
Had some fun hanging the hood from a broom stick and 2 milk crates 😅 what do you think my plants are getting in uMol s or Par DrPhoton

[oldjarhead100]

Paracelsus take him fishing in a small boat talking will take care of itself , I have the same problem with my son its hard to talk to him

[Paracelsus]

[Paracelsus]

I had hoped to be working at least part time by now. Really puts a cramp in my build expansion. Work is good, finding the balance between life and work now that’s where the rewards start. I work so I can live life better, I don’t live so I can work. Last night Cost me close to $200, I spent some time with my kid. Was it worth it? Not really , I wish we had a relationship where we could just sit and talk without an event to occupy the time. Just be with one another. Bucket head was OK but Buddy Guy played last night same club. I would’ve rather gone to see him.

[GreenhouseEffect]

Oh man, those plants are looking good Paracelsus!!!
How was Buckethead? I watched that video last night, and that kid has some Talent! Really like how he let all the kids in the front row play his guitar, those guys will always be huge fans.
Went from dead slow and broke, to working seven days a week, was expecting it though, entering busy season for me, a little less time hangin' with the girls( and GWE!) than I would like, but SOMEONE has to pay for growing supply's!

[Paracelsus]

Hit me with a flower

[Paracelsus]

Aerial shot of all four plants comparing canopy structure

[Paracelsus]

Even though it’s my first indoor Grow I am in awe of this plant. Even if it turns out to be a male. I love it’s structure and resilience.

[oldjarhead100]

That has to be the coolest plant I've seen wow