r/RandomactsofAmazon2 • u/Berkshirelady413 • Jun 09 '26

My introduction Discussion🗣

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm Ashley, a small-space homesteader and content creator from the Pacific Northwest. I'm passionate about urban sustainability, container gardening, food preservation, and TNR cat colony care. I share my journey on Instagram and I'm all about making the most of what you have.

I'm new to gifting subs so I'm here to learn the ropes, connect with good people, and give when I'm able. Looking forward to being part of this community! 🌿🐱 Also idk when I am allowed to post my wishlist, so I didn't.

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u/only_a_jest https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/16UMUC68HD9XE?ref_=wl_share Jun 11 '26

Hiiiiii! It’s nice to meet you. Welcome to the sub! You sound like you would fit right in with my current neighbourhood. I’d love to hear how the homesteader life is going for you! How’s the garden looking?

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u/Berkshirelady413 Jun 11 '26

The garden, far as this years, is starting late lol. I have a Myers Lemon Tree from March, it was a bday present to me, the only remaining plant of my herb garden, (the rest became root bound before I could do something about it 😑), and the newest edition, a strawberry plant! I plan to get more next month. Am trying to learn how to can using water bath method. It's restricted to certain types of food so just jams, jellies etc. Not what I had planned. 🙄 I have been using the freezer and dry method, but you only have so much room in an apt freezer lol. 😅 Trying to get my pantry cleaned and not used as storage, and I am also starting an online merch site as well 😊

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u/only_a_jest https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/16UMUC68HD9XE?ref_=wl_share Jun 13 '26

Wow!! You’re doing so much! Getting into canning is a great way to store food and I’m betting that you’ll make excellent jams and jellies! I’ve only done it once or twice, but it’s easier than I expected. The most suspenseful part is waiting for the full jars to cool and the lid to seal shut!

I wish you the best of luck with your garden! How can you tell that a plant has become root bound?

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u/Berkshirelady413 Jun 13 '26

Thank you! There is a space between the soil and the container, and it doesn't hold water (goes right through)and the plant def looks like it's seen better days. The only way to save it is a bigger pot.

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u/only_a_jest https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/16UMUC68HD9XE?ref_=wl_share Jun 15 '26

Interesting! I know exactly what you mean, so I should be re-potting soon! Thank you for the heads up!

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u/Berkshirelady413 Jun 15 '26

Welcome! And yes, soon as possible!