Ol' boy rocked up w/ a $600 grass tree. Haven't planted it yet but looking at the price and care instructions... fuck that. I mean it looks nice but who the f pays that for single tree.
It should have a tag attached, showing the date and place of gathering and who did the gathering. Also a licence number for the gatherer. That tag needs to stay attached to the tree to prove that it wasn't illegally gathered. There's a HUGE black market for illegally gathered grass trees, both here in Aus and overseas. If it's illegal, then the seller needs to be called out and made to pay the fine. Or the purchaser pays it when discovered. Check state requirements. Also grass trees gathered in maybe QLD can end up here in Vic, where they really don't belong and struggle to survive. It's a poor soil and dry conditions specialist, so overwatering is a real problem for the plant in a suburban setting with automatic watering nearby.
Yes, it won't grow much unless it gets a 'cool burn' around the base every few years - don't burn the topknot cos that kills the tree. It does need some fire in the right place and at the right time to reduce competition around it's very small root zone and so to thrive.
lol.. my first thought was dayam that's more than my new soundcard.
Second thought was this will be an expensive mistake. Dude up the road has 3 of these in his front garden. Like $1800 worth of tree that anyone could just dig up and take off with them.
I have not used a soundcard since the 80's. Creative labs soundblaster it was. Without one you had to listen to the grating noise of the 1 bit motherboard speaker connector while playing games. These days I use the amazing analog sound output or bluetooth from the motherboard to headphones. You must have really discerning ears.
Sambal olek has around 500 - 1000 scoville rating. This has 1.2 million scoville rating. It does however have the same texture if that's what you mean.
Because he's bought this size before and when he ran out he went to order it again but it was out of stock. So he patiently waited. He buys it from blonde chilli not the chilli factory because it's cheaper and no delivery fee.
He generally doesn't look at sauces only pastes because he says they're weak. He knows differently now.
::: spoiler spoiler
After I rushed my little out of season pumpkins through and finished ripening them on the windowsill I left them there to cure and as ornaments. I had plans to pile them into a bowl and paint them as a still life.
But I saw one was rotting. I opened it up to save any viable mature seeds because as an heirloom variety they would be true to the parent plant. And some of the seeds were sprouting inside. 🌱
Opening up a second pumpkin that was rotting more sneakily, I found more. A lot in both were flat and hollow but so far I have about 32 normal seeds that might be usable and 15 already sprouted ones.
One might not come up because I accidentally buried it too deep in the potting mix and lost it… but one hasty late night potting session later these sprouts at least have a chance.
The least ripe fruit is also rotting but I’ll open it tomorrow. It’s unlikely the seeds in that will be developed enough to grow.
There are still 3 pumpkins that haven’t spoiled.
:::
Unfortunately I already filled the big pots with flowers and what little ground soil I have is invaded by creeping grass and tree roots from shithead neighbours. I might see if my friend’s kid wants the seedlings and if I can beg a lift to donate the seeds to a seed library
Annnd already the snails got all the larger sprouts. I had watered them in after planting and intended to bring the pots inside after the excess water had drained but it seems snails are faster than you think.
More are on the way but that was really shitty. I saw the large fellow crawling away that probably did it and yeeted him as high and far as I could over the fence.
Unforch the long grass is right next to the tiny area I have for my pots so they’d be back to munching in five. I don’t use poisons so chalk, eggshells, beer and the like would frequently be rained away and require constant replenishment
This is why I didn’t deliberately plant veg again
Edit: fwiw I generally aim for them to land on grass in the neighbours yard (the ones whose invasive creeping grass took over my meagre portion). I don’t deliberately hurt them
They make good eating with garlic butter. In Europe I used to buy frozen dozens of them with the garlic butter already added. In a funky aluminium tray with 12 dints in it ready for the oven.
I need to leave the house again because I do NOT have any chocolate and I can already sense my disappointed realisation later tonight when I need some.
Edit: I am replete. I knew you folks would understand.
Open offer to join me tonight for Indian (flora, thx _pilk) and a fringe dance show "Odd to be beings" in the cbd this evening, or not. Xo e: The show is $20-$25 and I'm expecting
Indian to be a bit less, so ~$50 all up.
It's getting hot outside in the sun, but the planting is progressing well. I have 8 holes dug for the next lot of plants, then have 12 groundcovers to plant and I'll have them all in. It's around 60 plants all up, into unimproved soil with grass cover that needs to be removed so it's a lot of work, but I should have it done by the end of the day. Then I get to start on planting the vegies and improving the lawn. Garden boot camp, some people would pay good money to be forced to do this much exercise!
That’s a very impressive effort! I managed a bit of mowing and planting 2 tomatoes today, although there’s heaps more to do. I also reckon the gardening makes up for my failure to go to the gym, lol
I successfully got all the planting done. I think I'm going to be sore tomorrow!
It's amazing how much bigger all the tubestock looks once its actually in the ground and spread out. Hopefully it will soon be much bigger in reality and starting to look like a proper garden.
I have to try and get together enough energy to make some dinner now (for me, the pets are already done) and sort out some lunch for work tomorrow. I'd really rather just stay on the couch.
I wouldn't take a tour. I'd probably do one of the walking pilgrimages or bicycle touring on a cheap local bike. Japan is pretty cheap and I'd be keen to try the sleep pods and net cafe accommodation. Then see as many botanical gardens as possible.
92 Comments
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 296d
Ahhh, nice.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
lovely
there were many times I missed this in the skies :)
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 297d
Ol' boy rocked up w/ a $600 grass tree. Haven't planted it yet but looking at the price and care instructions... fuck that. I mean it looks nice but who the f pays that for single tree.
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 297d
It should have a tag attached, showing the date and place of gathering and who did the gathering. Also a licence number for the gatherer. That tag needs to stay attached to the tree to prove that it wasn't illegally gathered. There's a HUGE black market for illegally gathered grass trees, both here in Aus and overseas. If it's illegal, then the seller needs to be called out and made to pay the fine. Or the purchaser pays it when discovered. Check state requirements. Also grass trees gathered in maybe QLD can end up here in Vic, where they really don't belong and struggle to survive. It's a poor soil and dry conditions specialist, so overwatering is a real problem for the plant in a suburban setting with automatic watering nearby.
Yes, it won't grow much unless it gets a 'cool burn' around the base every few years - don't burn the topknot cos that kills the tree. It does need some fire in the right place and at the right time to reduce competition around it's very small root zone and so to thrive.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 297d
Are these the ones you need to set fire to sometimes?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 297d
I wouldn't. They often don't survive.( have seen results of many bushfires )
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 297d
Gawd hope not.
I have set fire to the other native grasses in the background before but that was a less expensive mistake lol.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 297d
They are very slow growing, that tree could be older than you are. Antiques always cost more.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 297d
On the care instruction manual, reckoned it's 100 yrs old 🧑🦽
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 297d
when logging companies go into old growth forests to cut them down this is what they are really after.
They get more money for the grass trees and tree ferns than they do for the trees.
( we used to call them Black Boys, in open forest and grasslands they get tall and stand alone. )
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 297d
That costs more than my pc lol
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 297d
lol.. my first thought was dayam that's more than my new soundcard.
Second thought was this will be an expensive mistake. Dude up the road has 3 of these in his front garden. Like $1800 worth of tree that anyone could just dig up and take off with them.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 297d
they wouldn't last a week in Carlton
mertn22@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 296d
I have not used a soundcard since the 80's. Creative labs soundblaster it was. Without one you had to listen to the grating noise of the 1 bit motherboard speaker connector while playing games. These days I use the amazing analog sound output or bluetooth from the motherboard to headphones. You must have really discerning ears.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 296d
I made a dinky little baby damper in the air fryer, just as an experiment.
Holy shit, this is brilliant
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 296d
Hi beeeeach
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 296d
back atcha
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 296d
The man has bought himself a present. He has waited 6 months for this. He is so excited.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 296d
That thing scares me
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 296d
It scares me too.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 296d
Lube flavours are getting weirder by the day.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Sex would be fire. Literally.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Isn't it always anyway?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
Yes!!!!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 296d
is that like a gallon of sambal oelek?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Sambal olek has around 500 - 1000 scoville rating. This has 1.2 million scoville rating. It does however have the same texture if that's what you mean.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
why? Why even eat it?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 296d
Because for chilli freaks that first hit gives them a dopamine high. They then try to chase it with more doses.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
I... I...
I'm sorry, what?! Is that rating system broken? Would he chow through the Hot Ones without missing a step?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
What are the Hot Ones?
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
YouTube talk show where the host and his guest eat 10 wings thay get hotter as you got. Quite funny to watch the reactions.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
To answer your original question: yes he would chow through without missing a step.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Approved!I'd go the Scorpion Strike over the plain, but yay 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
I just looked it up and told him how hot it was and his eyeballs got very wide with interest. You are one sick
puppycatfish.Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Thank you! I'm a bit confused how he found the industrial size bottle without seeing their whole range, but arse burn on babe.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
Because he's bought this size before and when he ran out he went to order it again but it was out of stock. So he patiently waited. He buys it from blonde chilli not the chilli factory because it's cheaper and no delivery fee.
He generally doesn't look at sauces only pastes because he says they're weak. He knows differently now.
Ps. He no longer gets ring sting.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
He doesn't drink milk
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 297d
Happy World Menopause Day 🔥 🧊🔥 🧊🔥
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 297d
Uhhh… you guys aren’t gonna guess what happened.
TL;DR surprise pumpkins
::: spoiler spoiler After I rushed my little out of season pumpkins through and finished ripening them on the windowsill I left them there to cure and as ornaments. I had plans to pile them into a bowl and paint them as a still life.
But I saw one was rotting. I opened it up to save any viable mature seeds because as an heirloom variety they would be true to the parent plant. And some of the seeds were sprouting inside. 🌱
Opening up a second pumpkin that was rotting more sneakily, I found more. A lot in both were flat and hollow but so far I have about 32 normal seeds that might be usable and 15 already sprouted ones.
One might not come up because I accidentally buried it too deep in the potting mix and lost it… but one hasty late night potting session later these sprouts at least have a chance.
The least ripe fruit is also rotting but I’ll open it tomorrow. It’s unlikely the seeds in that will be developed enough to grow.
There are still 3 pumpkins that haven’t spoiled. :::
Unfortunately I already filled the big pots with flowers and what little ground soil I have is invaded by creeping grass and tree roots from shithead neighbours. I might see if my friend’s kid wants the seedlings and if I can beg a lift to donate the seeds to a seed library
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 297d
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 297d
Good morning 😴
This is the raw dogging version of gratitude lol
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 297d
more sleep
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 297d
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 297d
Just a happy little reminder lol
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 296d
I've got PT in the morning and an old mate is coming over so we can geek out over guitars lol
Goodnight all ❤️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Goodnight.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 297d
Annnd already the snails got all the larger sprouts. I had watered them in after planting and intended to bring the pots inside after the excess water had drained but it seems snails are faster than you think.
More are on the way but that was really shitty. I saw the large fellow crawling away that probably did it and yeeted him as high and far as I could over the fence.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 297d
i do not like snails
i go out most evenings on rainy days, winter and summer, and yeet every single snail I see
just keep yeeting, you'll get them all eventually
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
Hello again, why did you do that? 🐌
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Theft, destruction of property, and speeding.
/s
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
I move them over to the long grass near the compost and just make the garden unattractive to them
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
Unforch the long grass is right next to the tiny area I have for my pots so they’d be back to munching in five. I don’t use poisons so chalk, eggshells, beer and the like would frequently be rained away and require constant replenishment
This is why I didn’t deliberately plant veg again
Edit: fwiw I generally aim for them to land on grass in the neighbours yard (the ones whose invasive creeping grass took over my meagre portion). I don’t deliberately hurt them
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
Copper tape.
Seriously, copper tape. It forms a tiiiny little electric fence. You can also cut rings out of old pots, line them and make mobile fences
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 296d
This is sounding like something that costs money or would get procrastinated until it’s never done :(
My mo is usually to pull them inside at night or put an upturned plastic tub over them at night until they’ve reached a less vulnerable stage
mertn22@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
They make good eating with garlic butter. In Europe I used to buy frozen dozens of them with the garlic butter already added. In a funky aluminium tray with 12 dints in it ready for the oven.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
Hello there, I am an snail. Please don't yeet me. It is painful and disorientating. 🐌🐌
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 296d
To celebrate World Menopause Day I'm reading Kaz Cooke's It's The Menopause book. YarraByte's bomb seems appropriate today.
DolphinLundgrin@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 296d
I think its a yo-yo no? Still applicable i should think?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 296d
Under more closer inspection I think you're right. Lol.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
Will do. So far it's an interesting read.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 296d
I need to leave the house again because I do NOT have any chocolate and I can already sense my disappointed realisation later tonight when I need some.
Edit: I am replete. I knew you folks would understand.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 296d
RUN 👉
Eagle@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
Tim tams stat.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 297d
Open offer to join me tonight for Indian (flora, thx _pilk) and a fringe dance show "Odd to be beings" in the cbd this evening, or not. Xo e: The show is $20-$25 and I'm expecting Indian to be a bit less, so ~$50 all up.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 297d
Once you see the crowd there you'll realise you're in the right place for curry.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 297d
I'm pretty sure I've been before. It's just been so long since I worked in the city I wasn't sure what had changed. Thx for the tip.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 296d
Our new resident is a bit hard to see in this pic, but it looks like we won’t be fixing anything high up for some time
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
Oof remindsme, i need to put a possum box up so i can rip down those yuccas
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 296d
It's getting hot outside in the sun, but the planting is progressing well. I have 8 holes dug for the next lot of plants, then have 12 groundcovers to plant and I'll have them all in. It's around 60 plants all up, into unimproved soil with grass cover that needs to be removed so it's a lot of work, but I should have it done by the end of the day. Then I get to start on planting the vegies and improving the lawn. Garden boot camp, some people would pay good money to be forced to do this much exercise!
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
Weird day, i started in a parka and long pants, finished in shorts and a singlet
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
That’s a very impressive effort! I managed a bit of mowing and planting 2 tomatoes today, although there’s heaps more to do. I also reckon the gardening makes up for my failure to go to the gym, lol
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 297d
Morning y’all
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 296d
Boyo is outside, both to be a stenchful smoker and hiss at possums. The latter is approved.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 296d
I’ve been matching fluffballs nap cadence.
Man being a cat must be awesome lol
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 297d
I’m just chilling today. It’s great
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
Same and agreed, it’s great
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
Beautiful weather for it!
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 297d
How long do you wait outside someone's house when you organised to meet them but they're out running errands and are notoriously bad with times?
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
10 minutes and I don't care if they are a an ADHD Timeblind Womble. Do better or fuck off.
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 297d
Text them then wait 20 mins max.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
First time 20 minutes. Next time meet at my house or if possible not meet at all
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 296d
I successfully got all the planting done. I think I'm going to be sore tomorrow!
It's amazing how much bigger all the tubestock looks once its actually in the ground and spread out. Hopefully it will soon be much bigger in reality and starting to look like a proper garden.
I have to try and get together enough energy to make some dinner now (for me, the pets are already done) and sort out some lunch for work tomorrow. I'd really rather just stay on the couch.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 297d
Beep Beep 🚚
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Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 297d
Make me a cup of tea please love?
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 297d
You are now a cup of tea ☕️
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 297d
It's the easiest way to get drunk.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 297d
Can I please have a Thai Green Curry with chicken?
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
🇹🇭🟢🥘🍗
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 297d
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 296d
I wouldn't take a tour. I'd probably do one of the walking pilgrimages or bicycle touring on a cheap local bike. Japan is pretty cheap and I'd be keen to try the sleep pods and net cafe accommodation. Then see as many botanical gardens as possible.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 296d
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
They're always cool.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 296d
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
Why can't you go in an onsen with tattoos?
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
indisin@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 296d
https://visitkinosaki.com/
Tattoo friendly.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 296d
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 296d
🥱🥱🥱
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 297d
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