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Low-Maintenance Gardening

There are so many reasons to choose a low-maintenance garden. Gardening should be a peaceful and fulfilling hobby, not something that adds stress or causes pain. A beautiful, bountiful, low-maintenance harvest is possible!

Annual Crops for the Low-Maintenance Garden

These set it and forget it crops have a long season, don't need a lot of babying, and usually get harvested all at once. Many of these can also be grown in raised beds, and some in containers (potatoes grow great in a 5 gallon bucket!!) if that's best for you.

Ideal Annual Crops: These can all go into cold storage for up to 8 months.

Garlic

Onions

Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Winter Squash

Beans

Pretty Good Annual Crops: These need some attention after harvesting for them to last as long as possible.

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage ^^^Refrigerate these 3

Watermelon (Go into cold storage whole and last 2-3 weeks)

Tomatoes (You can grow determinate tomato varieties for a bumper crop that's harvested all at once. Sit tomatoes at room temperature 2-3 days and then process. Freeze, can, make sauce with them, etc.)

Herbs for the Low-Maintenance Garden

Herbs are the ultimate low-maintenance crop. So many options and they don't mind being ignored and can easily be grown in containers.

Ideal Herbs: These herbs are perennials and come back every year with just a little work on your part. All you need to do is prune them down to 5 inches once in the late spring and once around August to keep them growing indefinitely!

Chives

Oregano

Thyme

Rosemary (If you live in hardiness zones 7-10)

Pretty Good Herbs: These are annual herbs so you'll have to plant them each year. Both of these are also favorites of pollinators and beneficial insects!

Basil (put basil sprigs in a glass of water in the kitchen, change the water every few days, and after a while they should root for easy planting)

Cilantro

Fruits for the Low-Maintenance Garden

If you have the space and means to grow fruit trees or shrubs, they're an excellent low-maintenance choice. They bear a crop year after year with a little pruning (prune once or twice a year) and adding some compost or organic matter (once a year).

Ideal Fruits: These have a long storage life and require little processing after harvesting.

Apples

Citrus Fruits

Grapes

Pears

Pretty Good Fruits: These have much shorter storage life.

Berries (Grow a ton of fruit without much coaxing, but highly perishable so need to be eaten or frozen/processed after harvest)

Pawpaws (If you live in hardiness zones 5-9)

Plums

Some Tips for Low-Maintenance Gardening

Spend 15 minutes a day in the garden, whenever possible. This daily visit doesn't have to be spent working, especially if you're lacking energy, time, spoons, etc. It can be spent observing, enjoying, and just being in the garden, which is just as important as the doing!! Notice the changes as the days, weeks, and seasons change. Enjoy the plants, insects, birds, and other critters you've invited into your garden.

Mulch like a motherfucker. After planting, mulch that garden! A good mulching keeps weeds at bay, making less work for you.

Stagger harvest windows. Plan your planting times so you only have one or a few crops coming to harvest at the same time. This also allows for full appreciation and enjoyment of each crop, hopefully without burnout or overwhelm!

Put it on the calendar. Write down planting, harvesting, and pruning windows for each crop.

Most importantly, BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF. Gardening, even a low-maintenance garden, is hard! You will lose plants. You will lose crops. You will make mistakes and have failures. You weren't able to get to the garden and all your sprouts died? That's totally okay and you can always start them again! You weren't able to harvest in time and the birds got all your berries? You're welcome, birds! Do your best, do what you're able, and you're doing amazing!!💖

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how long do you think before companies stop advertising AI and start getting sneaky as fuck with it because they know consumers don’t want it but they’re just too lazy to care and would rather put the effort into tricking us

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DONATING TO THE THRIFT STORE PSA!!!!! that i can’t believe i even have to say

if you would not buy it in the state it’s in, don’t fucking donate it!!

maybe if there’s a button missing or little holes or stains, but stop using thrift stores as your garbage. the amount of actual trash we get donated at my job is ridiculous. one man’s trash is another man’s treasure like 20% of the time. but chances are if you didn’t want to fix it yourself, neither will anyone else.

quality too. if you would not buy shein from the thrift store yourself, don’t donate your “cute summer shein hauls :33” that you don’t wear anymore because the trend ended. nobody buys shein second-hand, and it sits on our shelves until we have to throw it out.

“but i don’t have money to not shop at shein 🥺” idc. cope. thrift. maybe if the thrift stores weren’t full of plastic cancer clothes from last months aesthetic you’d be able to find more good quality items. but alas

ITS STILL YOUR CONSUMPTION WASTE, even if you give it to us. clothes don’t just disappear once you donate.

TREAT YOUR THRIFT STORES WITH RESPECT

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DONATING TO THE THRIFT STORE PSA!!!!! that i can’t believe i even have to say

if you would not buy it in the state it’s in, don’t fucking donate it!!

maybe if there’s a button missing or little holes or stains, but stop using thrift stores as your garbage. the amount of actual trash we get donated at my job is ridiculous. one man’s trash is another man’s treasure like 20% of the time. but chances are if you didn’t want to fix it yourself, neither will anyone else.

quality too. if you would not buy shein from the thrift store yourself, don’t donate your “cute summer shein hauls :33” that you don’t wear anymore because the trend ended. nobody buys shein second-hand, and it sits on our shelves until we have to throw it out.

“but i don’t have money to not shop at shein 🥺” idc. cope. thrift. maybe if the thrift stores weren’t full of plastic cancer clothes from last months aesthetic you’d be able to find more good quality items. but alas

ITS STILL YOUR CONSUMPTION WASTE, even if you give it to us. clothes don’t just disappear once you donate.

TREAT YOUR THRIFT STORES WITH RESPECT

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something that makes me so sad is the way we treat charity.

giving low quality, broken, sometimes unhealthy items to the unfortunate because “they need it so they won’t care” is so disrespectful to me.

giving is wonderful! donating is an amazing, selfless thing, and i applaud people who can do it regularly or even just once! just try and remember that those less fortunate deserve good quality just like everyone else.

try to donate your good quality items instead of selling it! and try to shop better quality, or second hand! and learn about what you’re buying and what it’s made of!

yes, usually they don’t care because they need clothes and goods. but that’s not what i’m talking about here. we should want to give good things because it will do them better! will work better, wear better, taste better, do better! especially considering they sometimes cannot pay for high quality items themselves. they are in a place of need but it doesn’t mean we cannot also try harder to give them things they’ll WANT too.

these people deserve BETTER! especially better than what they get. please everyone try your best to remember that when you are giving things away :)

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new tumblr lesson today: block and don’t engage because some people just will say the same thing over and over until you give up

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i’m not talking about it being ugly. and im not talking about it being used! i’m talking about the fact we are forcing clothing WITH A PROVEN ABUNDANCE OF DANGEROUS FOREVER CHEMICALS on unfortunate people because we refuse to shop elsewhere.

and i’m not telling people to throw it out. if they didn’t shop there in the first place they wouldn’t have to throw it out. if they have it now they can do something else with it. it’ll end up in a landfill regardless so at least now they have to deal with their OWN consequences. let’s stop letting people think their bad purchases just disappear.

“if you remove that option, they’ve got nothing to wear at all.” i didn’t realize shein clothing was the only thing people could donate? do people not have other clothing? at all?

it just breaks my heart that people are only donated horrible low quality shit because they need it. if that’s all you have to give i absolutely understand. if it’s good quality shein items i even understand. but some of this stuff doesn’t even last the year. and then they buy it to wear twice and donate and think it’s fine because they’re “giving back”

ALL I WANT is for people to change their consumption attitude. and just to stop seeing people who use these services as just somewhere to check all their shit because “they don’t care, they need it.” if we change the mindset that shein is passable clothing (because it isn’t!) then we will donate better quality shit. because people will buy better quality shit! do you not see how disrespectful it is to be fine giving people practically garbage because they’re in positions of need? and is it really so fucking wrong to discourage that? why can’t we just….. not let people down with OUR shitty decisions when they need to take anything they’re given because they can’t fucking support themselves without it.

shitty help isn’t help. you can disagree, but i still stand by it

DONATING TO THE THRIFT STORE PSA!!!!! that i can’t believe i even have to say

if you would not buy it in the state it’s in, don’t fucking donate it!!

maybe if there’s a button missing or little holes or stains, but stop using thrift stores as your garbage. the amount of actual trash we get donated at my job is ridiculous. one man’s trash is another man’s treasure like 20% of the time. but chances are if you didn’t want to fix it yourself, neither will anyone else.

quality too. if you would not buy shein from the thrift store yourself, don’t donate your “cute summer shein hauls :33” that you don’t wear anymore because the trend ended. nobody buys shein second-hand, and it sits on our shelves until we have to throw it out.

“but i don’t have money to not shop at shein 🥺” idc. cope. thrift. maybe if the thrift stores weren’t full of plastic cancer clothes from last months aesthetic you’d be able to find more good quality items. but alas

ITS STILL YOUR CONSUMPTION WASTE, even if you give it to us. clothes don’t just disappear once you donate.

TREAT YOUR THRIFT STORES WITH RESPECT

[parkrangerpunk]

honestly, it might be an unpopular opinion but a big fat ABSOLUTELY NOT to this.

i know you may think you are helping, but if it’s not quality enough for people to buy do NOT donate it. do not use people’s genuine need as an excuse to give them bad quality. they deserve real clothes just as much as the people thrifting. you are not helping those people if your clothes will fall apart after a year. if anything you are making more work for them!! because THEY’LL be the ones mending it because it’s all they have.

donate good quality clothes! donate shit that won’t long term poison these poor fucking people with overabundances of lead and formaldehyde . donate shit that won’t fall apart in the wash and cost them more money to repair in the long run. these are PEOPLE, not your garbage disposal. and they deserve things that are WELL MADE!!!!!! ESPECIALLY IF THEY CANNOT AFFORD IT!!!!!

i HOPE you are stuck at home with your shein hauls!!! reuse it! use the fabric! fix it! style “old” trends! you bought it!!! and for the love of god don’t force your mistake on people who don’t even have another option

DONATING TO THE THRIFT STORE PSA!!!!! that i can’t believe i even have to say

if you would not buy it in the state it’s in, don’t fucking donate it!!

maybe if there’s a button missing or little holes or stains, but stop using thrift stores as your garbage. the amount of actual trash we get donated at my job is ridiculous. one man’s trash is another man’s treasure like 20% of the time. but chances are if you didn’t want to fix it yourself, neither will anyone else.

quality too. if you would not buy shein from the thrift store yourself, don’t donate your “cute summer shein hauls :33” that you don’t wear anymore because the trend ended. nobody buys shein second-hand, and it sits on our shelves until we have to throw it out.

“but i don’t have money to not shop at shein 🥺” idc. cope. thrift. maybe if the thrift stores weren’t full of plastic cancer clothes from last months aesthetic you’d be able to find more good quality items. but alas

ITS STILL YOUR CONSUMPTION WASTE, even if you give it to us. clothes don’t just disappear once you donate.

TREAT YOUR THRIFT STORES WITH RESPECT

[parkrangerpunk]

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Save Mohammed ….

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I beg you, kiss your feet, to help my son. My son may die at any moment

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Hi,

I'm Samar, a mother from Gaza 🇵🇸🍉.I live amidst indescribable challenges; the cold is harsh, shelter is absent, and fear is present every day, but hope still exists. My little one is in dire need of a safe shelter to protect him from the extreme cold.

With a little help, even 20 euros, you can be part of a story of hope and change. Imagine the difference you make: a tent that protects us from the cold and rain 🏕️❄️.

Your donation, no matter how small, means a lot to us. And if you can't donate, sharing our story can connect us to those who can 🙏.

The campaign is verified by @90-ghost and @gaza-evacuation-funds.

[Campaign link] https://gofund.me/5b6f1940

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Hi 👋, My name is Mohammad, and I’m reaching out in a moment of desperate need. I’m a father of three young children living in Gaza, and we are caught in the midst of a catastrophic war. Our home is no longer a safe haven, and the future here seems increasingly uncertain. 💔

I’ve launched a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $40,000 to relocate my family to a safer place where my children can grow up in peace and have a chance at a brighter future.

Unfortunately, my previous fundraising efforts were abruptly halted when my account was terminated without explanation. However, I remain determined to keep fighting for my family’s safety and well-being. 🫶

If you could take a moment to read our story, consider donating, or simply share our campaign with others, it would make an incredible difference. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to safety and a new beginning. 🙏

Thank you for your time, compassion, and support. ❤️‍🩹

https://gofund.me/fd1faea2 🔗

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My dear friends,

🙏❤️‍🩹🌷🙏🕊🌷

My name is Ahmad Al-Turk, and I am writing to you from Gaza, from the heart of unimaginable suffering. The war rages around us, casting a heavy shadow over our lives. Every day is a bitter struggle for survival, yet despite this pain, we try to hold onto even the faintest threads of hope ❤️‍🩹.

We have launched a donation campaign, hoping it can be a lifeline for my family and the many others facing the same fate. Even the smallest contribution could make an immense difference in saving lives and alleviating our suffering, which grows with each passing day 🥺.

If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing our story could help us reach those who can lend a hand. In times like these, every action—no matter how small or large—becomes a light amidst our darkness 🌷.

From the depths of our hearts, we thank you for your support and for standing by us. Your kindness and generosity give us the strength to continue, even as life’s harshness surrounds us. You are the hope we cling to, the light that softens the shadows of our crises.

🙏❤️

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Hello 😇👋,

Our family is facing incredibly difficult times due to the ongoing war in Gaza 💔. Our dreams and future have been shattered, leaving us feeling lost and without purpose. Anas and Ahmad have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help them escape Gaza, continue their education, and support our family.

Making a small donation or sharing the campaign would mean the world to us.

Link: https://gofund.me/8eb29f87

Thank you so much for your kindness and support 💖

With gratitude,

Anas & Ahmed Family

Vetted by @90-ghost & @gazavetters

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