@codeandplants.bsky.social
Sharing my maker projects, gardening, cooking, tech/electrical engineering, and random things I enjoy. "Flashes" is my preferred client, so expect lots of images with some journaling.
Thoughts on Bluesky as a social: awesome design in terms of personalization. First site I've used that lets me remove the main feed algorithm. Coming from Facebook and youtube where it's forced on the users, it's a slice of heaven. Only downside is lots of lurkers, needs more content creators.
December 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Thoughts on Bluesky as a social: awesome design in terms of personalization. First site I've used that lets me remove the main feed algorithm. Coming from Facebook and youtube where it's forced on the users, it's a slice of heaven. Only downside is lots of lurkers, needs more content creators.
French T growing slowly up top, but seems to be doing well. I think moving it to this deep planter was the right idea. #gardening
October 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
French T growing slowly up top, but seems to be doing well. I think moving it to this deep planter was the right idea. #gardening
Finally getting some traction
October 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Finally getting some traction
Decided to try moving my french tarragon plants to large planters. Noticing some new growth - albeit pretty slow. #gardening
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Decided to try moving my french tarragon plants to large planters. Noticing some new growth - albeit pretty slow. #gardening
Temps are dropping, so my tropicals need to come indoors. Starting to think I may need to take the plunge and build a greenhouse. Part of me wants to just sell my home and move to the tropics #gardening
October 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Temps are dropping, so my tropicals need to come indoors. Starting to think I may need to take the plunge and build a greenhouse. Part of me wants to just sell my home and move to the tropics #gardening
Place called "Yumee Katsu" on Old Norcross in Duluth Georgia. Same place "Thank U Chicken" was located previously. This is how eating out around twenty bucks per person should be done.
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Place called "Yumee Katsu" on Old Norcross in Duluth Georgia. Same place "Thank U Chicken" was located previously. This is how eating out around twenty bucks per person should be done.
More curry tree berries. At least I managed to give some away. Still have another 40 or so to find homes. New batch is 11 sets of ~20 😬 #gardening
September 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
More curry tree berries. At least I managed to give some away. Still have another 40 or so to find homes. New batch is 11 sets of ~20 😬 #gardening
Two new plants that I have no idea if can overwinter in a few years: moringa , and true cardamom (a little yellow after shipping). I guess if I either obtain a giant greenhouse, or move to tropics money, I'll be set. #gardening
September 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Two new plants that I have no idea if can overwinter in a few years: moringa , and true cardamom (a little yellow after shipping). I guess if I either obtain a giant greenhouse, or move to tropics money, I'll be set. #gardening
Pink bananas were duds. Nothing from cacao yet. Curry trees getting leafy.
September 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Pink bananas were duds. Nothing from cacao yet. Curry trees getting leafy.
Tour of basil plants - late summer. #gardening
September 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Tour of basil plants - late summer. #gardening
Inspired by my luck with the curry leaf seeds, I've decided to also retry cacao. This time, I'm going with these taller nursery pots and following these instructions youtu.be/3Zp309bwIk0?...
September 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Inspired by my luck with the curry leaf seeds, I've decided to also retry cacao. This time, I'm going with these taller nursery pots and following these instructions youtu.be/3Zp309bwIk0?...
More germination pics.
September 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
More germination pics.
That is really cool haha
September 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
That is really cool haha
That was quick. This usually takes about three weeks or more. I guess pulled straight off the tree the moment the ripen is the way to go. Others are starting to visibly swell. No luck on the scarified musa velutina yet. #gardening
September 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
That was quick. This usually takes about three weeks or more. I guess pulled straight off the tree the moment the ripen is the way to go. Others are starting to visibly swell. No luck on the scarified musa velutina yet. #gardening
Up to 4x18 a- 72 curry trees and 2x18 --36 bananas. I shouldn't get -100% germination, but we'll see
September 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Up to 4x18 a- 72 curry trees and 2x18 --36 bananas. I shouldn't get -100% germination, but we'll see
African blue basil going nuts
September 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
African blue basil going nuts
Ginger and galangal looking good
September 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Ginger and galangal looking good
Log entry: 48 curry trees planted so far. I've been harvesting as they ripen to outrun the birds. Not seeing any green poking out of the soil yet (usually around 3 weeks). Enclosure fan burned out, so needs to be replaced. #gardening
August 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Log entry: 48 curry trees planted so far. I've been harvesting as they ripen to outrun the birds. Not seeing any green poking out of the soil yet (usually around 3 weeks). Enclosure fan burned out, so needs to be replaced. #gardening
Deadheaded my sweet basil, and gave it some fertilizer. Very rough cut, so planning to separate the green and brown to make pesto.
August 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Deadheaded my sweet basil, and gave it some fertilizer. Very rough cut, so planning to separate the green and brown to make pesto.
Attempting to scarify 36 seeds - first time attempt. Opted for podiatrist toenail clippers due to the curved pointed end, and the precision that comes in this style of grip.
August 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Attempting to scarify 36 seeds - first time attempt. Opted for podiatrist toenail clippers due to the curved pointed end, and the precision that comes in this style of grip.
More tedium inbound. Each of these little buggers contain clusters of seeds, not singles. I guess it also explains why little volunteers have begun popping up in the spicy globe's container surrounding the mother plant. #gardening
August 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
More tedium inbound. Each of these little buggers contain clusters of seeds, not singles. I guess it also explains why little volunteers have begun popping up in the spicy globe's container surrounding the mother plant. #gardening
Loblolly pine progress. Seeing this growth on the trunk, and hoping it's normal #gardening
August 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Loblolly pine progress. Seeing this growth on the trunk, and hoping it's normal #gardening
Havesting. The first is spicy globe basil I deadheaded. Grabbing my optivisor in a bit to see if the seeds can be separated. Second is a curry leaf seed. Seeing a little root present, so thinking germination will be certain. Planted twelve so far. #gardening
August 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Havesting. The first is spicy globe basil I deadheaded. Grabbing my optivisor in a bit to see if the seeds can be separated. Second is a curry leaf seed. Seeing a little root present, so thinking germination will be certain. Planted twelve so far. #gardening