I was buying some second hand furniture and they just had a box of new potatoes that were destined for compost because they were supermarket surplus. But, they had a sign saying to help yourself, they’re free, etc.

Obviously it’s great that they were going to be composted, but you know what’s better?

I took a bag home. I planted them in my garden, discarding any not-great ones for my compost. Only two plants worked out, but… today I pulled up a bunch of big ol potatoes that are going to be made into roasties this holiday season.

I’ve never successfully grown potatoes before, so finding success when I planted them super late and had to pull them up early (we had our first frost) feels really good. Especially because they are entirely free.

Anyways, wanted to share that as it’s the most solarpunk I’ve felt in some time!

  • Ben Hur Horse Race@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    good stuff. had something similar recently where some potatoes i fucked into some raised beds produced way more than i could have expected.

    just to ask though, how is this experience “solar punk?” isnt this just gardening? im not trying to dampen your good experience, it sounds great. i guess im just confused a bit on what solar punk is supposed to mean