Kelly Pridgen

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Q: Why can't I wash old starter down the drain?
1 year ago
I’m no expert on fire shelter, but here’s some physics:

1. Air in an inground cellar will be much cooler than outside air. Vents/doors all open to ground level above. Cool air wants to sink and will stay in cellar. Warm/hot air wants to rise and will stay above outside. I believe the risk of toxic gases entering cellar from ground level will be minimal. Limiting factor will volume of air in shelter.

2. You can reduce duration of shelter time by reducing fuel (large trees, buildings) in the immediate area. Small fuel load will burn out quickly and allow you to come out fairly soon.
1 year ago
A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.
1 year ago
Love this thread!

Question: Are these mushroom insulation panels vulnerable to rodents, insects, other pests?

Sorry if this has been addressed and I missed it.
1 year ago
Nitpicking here.
That “yellowjacket” photo is not a yellowjacket.

Looks more like an umbrella paper wasp…the ones that make open cell nests under the eaves of your house. They are nasty looking but not very aggressive.
2 years ago
Not sure if this has already been stated.

Location of the stove’s air source relative to wind direction can make a difference.

Cracking open a window/door on the windward side of the house will create positive pressure inside and improve draft.

If opening is on the leeward side, will create negative pressure inside which will reduce draft. If strong enough can pull smoke into house.
3 years ago
I’m new to this. Seems like the primary purpose of the heat pipes isn’t to move heat up (that happens naturally). It’s more to help circulate the air and move heat down (not natural) to prevent greenhouse from becoming too hot. Likely will do some of both.

I believe for heat pipes to function they will need to be dry. Might be problem in my soil. During wet springs soul is saturated and I get standing water in a 1-2 foot hole. Perhaps the umbrella would prevent this.
4 years ago
Hi Joseph,
On your seed sharing website you state:

“I highly recommend starting potato seedlings via the wintersown method.”

Can you please detail exactly how you do this with potatoes? Is it similar to how you describe doing it with garlic on another thread? Why is it better than starting them indoors?
Thanks!
6 years ago
Thanks, Peter.
A couple more questions on using a plunger tube made of brick inside the bell.
1. Does the external surface area of the brick plunger tube count towards the total ISA of the bell?

2. I'd prefer to keep it simple with a 8" square plunger tube (for 8" batchbox). Hope square is ok. I understand the factors that make a round (or octagon) shape better in the riser, but do they apply for the plunger tube?
7 years ago