Gareth
@garethpanchem.bsky.social
Hole digger, aspiring gardener, inventor, analytical and environmental chemist and a few other things (which I've been called many times).
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Sadly relevant today.
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sadly relevant today.
Trim pipes©
We’re replacing our wireless reverse camera because the image kept dropping out in car parks. We figured that it was caused by electrical interference (maybe electromagnetic), regardless it was dangerous. We’ve opted for a wired version that simply plugs into an aftermarket ‘carplay.’
We’re replacing our wireless reverse camera because the image kept dropping out in car parks. We figured that it was caused by electrical interference (maybe electromagnetic), regardless it was dangerous. We’ve opted for a wired version that simply plugs into an aftermarket ‘carplay.’
December 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Trim pipes©
We’re replacing our wireless reverse camera because the image kept dropping out in car parks. We figured that it was caused by electrical interference (maybe electromagnetic), regardless it was dangerous. We’ve opted for a wired version that simply plugs into an aftermarket ‘carplay.’
We’re replacing our wireless reverse camera because the image kept dropping out in car parks. We figured that it was caused by electrical interference (maybe electromagnetic), regardless it was dangerous. We’ve opted for a wired version that simply plugs into an aftermarket ‘carplay.’
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’Tis the Season
Layered Cranberry Mousse recipe. You will need a large bowl for this one.
Layered Cranberry Mousse recipe. You will need a large bowl for this one.
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
’Tis the Season
Layered Cranberry Mousse recipe. You will need a large bowl for this one.
Layered Cranberry Mousse recipe. You will need a large bowl for this one.
I’m calling this permaculture©
If ever there was such a thing as a robust test of raised gardens, then I’m a champion 🤣 I’ve neglected them, planted them incorrectly, and they still work! I’m now convinced; this is the way to go for us in this location 👍. I’ll still try some traditional techniques
If ever there was such a thing as a robust test of raised gardens, then I’m a champion 🤣 I’ve neglected them, planted them incorrectly, and they still work! I’m now convinced; this is the way to go for us in this location 👍. I’ll still try some traditional techniques
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I’m calling this permaculture©
If ever there was such a thing as a robust test of raised gardens, then I’m a champion 🤣 I’ve neglected them, planted them incorrectly, and they still work! I’m now convinced; this is the way to go for us in this location 👍. I’ll still try some traditional techniques
If ever there was such a thing as a robust test of raised gardens, then I’m a champion 🤣 I’ve neglected them, planted them incorrectly, and they still work! I’m now convinced; this is the way to go for us in this location 👍. I’ll still try some traditional techniques
Harvested spring onions, transplanted sweet basil and a rogue lettuce ©
We know that you can plant many crops, as seeds, directly into the ground. But we’re currently using raised beds for many of our crops after germinating the seeds in mini-greenhouses, and it’s working well.
We know that you can plant many crops, as seeds, directly into the ground. But we’re currently using raised beds for many of our crops after germinating the seeds in mini-greenhouses, and it’s working well.
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Harvested spring onions, transplanted sweet basil and a rogue lettuce ©
We know that you can plant many crops, as seeds, directly into the ground. But we’re currently using raised beds for many of our crops after germinating the seeds in mini-greenhouses, and it’s working well.
We know that you can plant many crops, as seeds, directly into the ground. But we’re currently using raised beds for many of our crops after germinating the seeds in mini-greenhouses, and it’s working well.
Hollyhocks in stormy weather©
I’ve been told that these are Hollyhocks :-/.
I’ve been told that these are Hollyhocks :-/.
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Hollyhocks in stormy weather©
I’ve been told that these are Hollyhocks :-/.
I’ve been told that these are Hollyhocks :-/.
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Putting new, clean air buses on California’s streets will improve commutes, cut pollution, and enhance the quality of life for communities from Alameda to Yuba and all across our state.
Even years after its passage, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is continuing to deliver for California.
Even years after its passage, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is continuing to deliver for California.
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Putting new, clean air buses on California’s streets will improve commutes, cut pollution, and enhance the quality of life for communities from Alameda to Yuba and all across our state.
Even years after its passage, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is continuing to deliver for California.
Even years after its passage, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is continuing to deliver for California.
Basil Tree©
Well, here’s our sweet basil tree and its suckers ;-).
While the rootstock is still green, the grafted orange didn’t take. We ended up transplanting it from the garden into a pot. It’s a shame to waste the rootstock, so we plan to graft three shoots onto it, two mandarin and
Well, here’s our sweet basil tree and its suckers ;-).
While the rootstock is still green, the grafted orange didn’t take. We ended up transplanting it from the garden into a pot. It’s a shame to waste the rootstock, so we plan to graft three shoots onto it, two mandarin and
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Basil Tree©
Well, here’s our sweet basil tree and its suckers ;-).
While the rootstock is still green, the grafted orange didn’t take. We ended up transplanting it from the garden into a pot. It’s a shame to waste the rootstock, so we plan to graft three shoots onto it, two mandarin and
Well, here’s our sweet basil tree and its suckers ;-).
While the rootstock is still green, the grafted orange didn’t take. We ended up transplanting it from the garden into a pot. It’s a shame to waste the rootstock, so we plan to graft three shoots onto it, two mandarin and
The Triffids are coming along©
Spring onions (white dot) are in the foreground along with some celery that is about to go to seed (yellow dots). Leeks (red dot) are at the back, and surround a giant tomato bush (determinate variety, pink dot). I’ll put some climbing, vine-like, cherry tomatoes in
Spring onions (white dot) are in the foreground along with some celery that is about to go to seed (yellow dots). Leeks (red dot) are at the back, and surround a giant tomato bush (determinate variety, pink dot). I’ll put some climbing, vine-like, cherry tomatoes in
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Triffids are coming along©
Spring onions (white dot) are in the foreground along with some celery that is about to go to seed (yellow dots). Leeks (red dot) are at the back, and surround a giant tomato bush (determinate variety, pink dot). I’ll put some climbing, vine-like, cherry tomatoes in
Spring onions (white dot) are in the foreground along with some celery that is about to go to seed (yellow dots). Leeks (red dot) are at the back, and surround a giant tomato bush (determinate variety, pink dot). I’ll put some climbing, vine-like, cherry tomatoes in
A Springtime Path©
I’m in awe of the products of nature’s palette; they’re often a happy chaos.
I’m in awe of the products of nature’s palette; they’re often a happy chaos.
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A Springtime Path©
I’m in awe of the products of nature’s palette; they’re often a happy chaos.
I’m in awe of the products of nature’s palette; they’re often a happy chaos.
A sandwich©
Well, I picked so much lettuce the other day that I’ve had to have lettuce sandwiches every day. I’m not complaining, and I’m grateful for the crop, since I know that various fibres help protect our innards. But it’s also good to add some spring onions and a mature cheese to the mix (and
Well, I picked so much lettuce the other day that I’ve had to have lettuce sandwiches every day. I’m not complaining, and I’m grateful for the crop, since I know that various fibres help protect our innards. But it’s also good to add some spring onions and a mature cheese to the mix (and
November 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
A sandwich©
Well, I picked so much lettuce the other day that I’ve had to have lettuce sandwiches every day. I’m not complaining, and I’m grateful for the crop, since I know that various fibres help protect our innards. But it’s also good to add some spring onions and a mature cheese to the mix (and
Well, I picked so much lettuce the other day that I’ve had to have lettuce sandwiches every day. I’m not complaining, and I’m grateful for the crop, since I know that various fibres help protect our innards. But it’s also good to add some spring onions and a mature cheese to the mix (and
Chocolate donuts: A healthy alternative©
;-).
I’ve just come back from a walk.
Me: Let’s have a cuppa and some donuts.
She: Let’s eat healthy.
Me: o.k.
These strawberries smell and taste like strawberries used to do; they’re a potent delight.
;-).
I’ve just come back from a walk.
Me: Let’s have a cuppa and some donuts.
She: Let’s eat healthy.
Me: o.k.
These strawberries smell and taste like strawberries used to do; they’re a potent delight.
October 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Chocolate donuts: A healthy alternative©
;-).
I’ve just come back from a walk.
Me: Let’s have a cuppa and some donuts.
She: Let’s eat healthy.
Me: o.k.
These strawberries smell and taste like strawberries used to do; they’re a potent delight.
;-).
I’ve just come back from a walk.
Me: Let’s have a cuppa and some donuts.
She: Let’s eat healthy.
Me: o.k.
These strawberries smell and taste like strawberries used to do; they’re a potent delight.
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The nerve of that guy wearing a tan suit in the White House!
October 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The nerve of that guy wearing a tan suit in the White House!
Millie and Snowy©
Here’s Millie, our new dog, and Snowy, her mum (mam, mom,…;-) Millie is the one out front. Snowy had a holiday with us for a while, but she’s now back at her home.
Here’s Millie, our new dog, and Snowy, her mum (mam, mom,…;-) Millie is the one out front. Snowy had a holiday with us for a while, but she’s now back at her home.
October 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Millie and Snowy©
Here’s Millie, our new dog, and Snowy, her mum (mam, mom,…;-) Millie is the one out front. Snowy had a holiday with us for a while, but she’s now back at her home.
Here’s Millie, our new dog, and Snowy, her mum (mam, mom,…;-) Millie is the one out front. Snowy had a holiday with us for a while, but she’s now back at her home.
Pumpkin seedlings©
It looks like I’ve overdone it again :-/ These pumpkin seedlings were grown from a pumpkin we ate about six months ago. The seeds were washed in a sieve, dried on paper towels and hung in a dark dry place (shed or cupboard), in a mesh bag (stocking material would also work too).
It looks like I’ve overdone it again :-/ These pumpkin seedlings were grown from a pumpkin we ate about six months ago. The seeds were washed in a sieve, dried on paper towels and hung in a dark dry place (shed or cupboard), in a mesh bag (stocking material would also work too).
October 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Pumpkin seedlings©
It looks like I’ve overdone it again :-/ These pumpkin seedlings were grown from a pumpkin we ate about six months ago. The seeds were washed in a sieve, dried on paper towels and hung in a dark dry place (shed or cupboard), in a mesh bag (stocking material would also work too).
It looks like I’ve overdone it again :-/ These pumpkin seedlings were grown from a pumpkin we ate about six months ago. The seeds were washed in a sieve, dried on paper towels and hung in a dark dry place (shed or cupboard), in a mesh bag (stocking material would also work too).
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It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin.
Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.
Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!
Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.
Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!
October 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin.
Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.
Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!
Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.
Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!
Garden tool handle circumference©
Yes, I’m ‘that guy’ in the aisle of the hardware store, scratching his head and dithering about. I’ve often bought the wrong wooden handles for garden tools, but this time I was determined to get it right. I suppose I could have just taken the tool heads into the
Yes, I’m ‘that guy’ in the aisle of the hardware store, scratching his head and dithering about. I’ve often bought the wrong wooden handles for garden tools, but this time I was determined to get it right. I suppose I could have just taken the tool heads into the
October 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Garden tool handle circumference©
Yes, I’m ‘that guy’ in the aisle of the hardware store, scratching his head and dithering about. I’ve often bought the wrong wooden handles for garden tools, but this time I was determined to get it right. I suppose I could have just taken the tool heads into the
Yes, I’m ‘that guy’ in the aisle of the hardware store, scratching his head and dithering about. I’ve often bought the wrong wooden handles for garden tools, but this time I was determined to get it right. I suppose I could have just taken the tool heads into the
Electric window safety feature©
It’s stupid that electric windows on vehicles can short circuit and fail if the vehicle is submerged. There should be
(1) a manual override and/or
(2) a separate circuit override that is battery-operated for each window.
Smashing a side window using a
It’s stupid that electric windows on vehicles can short circuit and fail if the vehicle is submerged. There should be
(1) a manual override and/or
(2) a separate circuit override that is battery-operated for each window.
Smashing a side window using a
October 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Electric window safety feature©
It’s stupid that electric windows on vehicles can short circuit and fail if the vehicle is submerged. There should be
(1) a manual override and/or
(2) a separate circuit override that is battery-operated for each window.
Smashing a side window using a
It’s stupid that electric windows on vehicles can short circuit and fail if the vehicle is submerged. There should be
(1) a manual override and/or
(2) a separate circuit override that is battery-operated for each window.
Smashing a side window using a
A change of seasons.
The garden often reminds us of family and friends.
We also have a birdsong that sounds like a mobile :-/ Ha!
I’d better cut the grass again; this stuff grows like…
The garden often reminds us of family and friends.
We also have a birdsong that sounds like a mobile :-/ Ha!
I’d better cut the grass again; this stuff grows like…
October 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A change of seasons.
The garden often reminds us of family and friends.
We also have a birdsong that sounds like a mobile :-/ Ha!
I’d better cut the grass again; this stuff grows like…
The garden often reminds us of family and friends.
We also have a birdsong that sounds like a mobile :-/ Ha!
I’d better cut the grass again; this stuff grows like…
More spring veggies©
Oakleaf lettuces grow right back when they are chopped off 👍. The leeks are coming along too; there are also two tomato plants in the middle of the leek (mini) plot.
Silverbeet, spring onions and celery are plentiful, and the potato plants will crop in about two months
Oakleaf lettuces grow right back when they are chopped off 👍. The leeks are coming along too; there are also two tomato plants in the middle of the leek (mini) plot.
Silverbeet, spring onions and celery are plentiful, and the potato plants will crop in about two months
September 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
More spring veggies©
Oakleaf lettuces grow right back when they are chopped off 👍. The leeks are coming along too; there are also two tomato plants in the middle of the leek (mini) plot.
Silverbeet, spring onions and celery are plentiful, and the potato plants will crop in about two months
Oakleaf lettuces grow right back when they are chopped off 👍. The leeks are coming along too; there are also two tomato plants in the middle of the leek (mini) plot.
Silverbeet, spring onions and celery are plentiful, and the potato plants will crop in about two months
Soldering Tips and Magnification©
Fine tip soldering.
I modified an old soldering tip by drilling a 4mm (5/32 in. punch hole then drill) diameter hole 10mm (3/8 in.) into the flat end. The pointed end of the old tip was then cut off resulting in a blunt-ended bar of 70mm (2 ¾ in.) length.
Fine tip soldering.
I modified an old soldering tip by drilling a 4mm (5/32 in. punch hole then drill) diameter hole 10mm (3/8 in.) into the flat end. The pointed end of the old tip was then cut off resulting in a blunt-ended bar of 70mm (2 ¾ in.) length.
September 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Soldering Tips and Magnification©
Fine tip soldering.
I modified an old soldering tip by drilling a 4mm (5/32 in. punch hole then drill) diameter hole 10mm (3/8 in.) into the flat end. The pointed end of the old tip was then cut off resulting in a blunt-ended bar of 70mm (2 ¾ in.) length.
Fine tip soldering.
I modified an old soldering tip by drilling a 4mm (5/32 in. punch hole then drill) diameter hole 10mm (3/8 in.) into the flat end. The pointed end of the old tip was then cut off resulting in a blunt-ended bar of 70mm (2 ¾ in.) length.
It’s Spring Again©
Well, it’s spring again. The grass has been cut, and flowers are in bloom. But more importantly, we’ve made some giant pasties ;-) partly made from thinning out leek and celery crops 👍. We might also get some fruit this year, provided we can protect it from the critters 🤣.
Well, it’s spring again. The grass has been cut, and flowers are in bloom. But more importantly, we’ve made some giant pasties ;-) partly made from thinning out leek and celery crops 👍. We might also get some fruit this year, provided we can protect it from the critters 🤣.
September 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It’s Spring Again©
Well, it’s spring again. The grass has been cut, and flowers are in bloom. But more importantly, we’ve made some giant pasties ;-) partly made from thinning out leek and celery crops 👍. We might also get some fruit this year, provided we can protect it from the critters 🤣.
Well, it’s spring again. The grass has been cut, and flowers are in bloom. But more importantly, we’ve made some giant pasties ;-) partly made from thinning out leek and celery crops 👍. We might also get some fruit this year, provided we can protect it from the critters 🤣.
Renewable energy needs to be of many forms©
@albomp.bsky.social @9newsmelbourne.bsky.social @10newsau.bsky.social @7newsaustralia.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social.
For renewable energy to be ‘resilient’ it needs to be well designed and be of many forms: photopanel solar, wind etc. Such local
@albomp.bsky.social @9newsmelbourne.bsky.social @10newsau.bsky.social @7newsaustralia.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social.
For renewable energy to be ‘resilient’ it needs to be well designed and be of many forms: photopanel solar, wind etc. Such local
August 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Renewable energy needs to be of many forms©
@albomp.bsky.social @9newsmelbourne.bsky.social @10newsau.bsky.social @7newsaustralia.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social.
For renewable energy to be ‘resilient’ it needs to be well designed and be of many forms: photopanel solar, wind etc. Such local
@albomp.bsky.social @9newsmelbourne.bsky.social @10newsau.bsky.social @7newsaustralia.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social.
For renewable energy to be ‘resilient’ it needs to be well designed and be of many forms: photopanel solar, wind etc. Such local