It’s called One Yard Revolution (OYR), and it’s all about how to get the most out of a small garden. It’s run by one guy and a frequent co-host (I’ll get to him later).
Their goal that they repeat often: To grow as much food as possible, in as little space as possible, without doing more work or spending more money than they have to. They have some one-ups on a new garden, they’ve been working the same soil for over a decade and it shows, plus more recently they’ve been adding things like hoop houses and small greenhouses to the area, but they still have a ton of great tips and information.
I really like that he goes about things very scientifically- no hacky tricks or clickbait, and he often runs tests with control/experimental groups to push the limits of what he can plant (Eg, plant tomatoes from seed outside next to ones that got a head start in the greenhouse, how much of a difference is there?) He lives in a pretty cool climate (Still a zone warmer than me), near Chicago I think.
Oh, by the way, this is his co-host:
I’ve been excited to start gardening this spring and have been eating up his videos while playing Stardew Valley to try and sate some of the impatience. They’re super calming and beautiful if you just want to relax.
Individual Action: What You Can Do About Climate Change (Yes, it’s like twenty individual billionaires doing about 70 percent of the damage. That does not mean doing the cutesy little home-grown potatoes thing isn’t going to make a small difference.)
I know it sounds fake but you really do have a lot of silent lovers on this planet who look at you and wish they had your smile or your hair color or your humor or your intellect or your intentions or your heart, your manners, your eyes, your ease, even just you. People who are too shy to tell you what they admire about you or what they wish for you or who they see themselves becoming bc of you & they’re too shy to tell you. even tho it isn’t verbalized, the universe has still heard and the universe has loved you for helping out on its creations. You’re that person. You’re you.
our landlord told us this month he wants us out by January. this timing is absolutely terrible because the holidays are coming up. the area we live in is known for being very expensive, cost of living here is high and our jobs are not paying us well. my partners mother is also terminally ill and we have to help support her since she can no longer work. i really dont know what were going to do. im extremely mentally ill and living with chronic pain so getting a second job is not an option for me. my partner is already busting ass at two jobs and our roommate works fulltime. we havent found anywhere yet but were going to need application money, and probably first months rent as is standard for most housing/apartments. if anyone is able to donate to help us out over the next few months it would be grately appreciated. my mental illness has gotten progressively worse this year and this is the last thing i need right now. my venmo is @wildfl0wer920
if u cant donate pls reblog. ❤️❤️❤️
my partner just found out his bank charged him 180$ in overdeaft fees bc he deposited his check after the bank was closed and then paid bills so thats neat i am going to drink bleach
:^) 