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How to Control a Houseplant Irrigation System
I’ve just finished building an irrigation controller supporting two watering zones for a rolling houseplant rack. As I learn and experiment, I’ve changed the design of our irrigation controllers several times. Currently, the focus is simplification, reliability and autonomy. With the previous design, the Internet had to be available for plants to be watered at…… Continue reading How to Control a Houseplant Irrigation System
Norwegian Nordic Blu Salmon
Towards the end of my cycle ride, picked up Norwegian Nordic Blu Salmon at Coastal Seafoods, claiming their over 55 discount on Tuesdays. Dwight cooked it to smoky, silky perfection on a cedar board. The foil was an unsuccessful experiment to save and crisp the skin.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic
Cycled to a clinic to get blood drawn by a phlebotomist. Later, held a biweekly ESL (English as a second language) Zoom session with an adult student who is studying to be a phlebotomist. We’re working through a text book learning to say words like “ethylenediaminetetraacetic.”
Yet Another Controller
Finished building the latest controller for watering and misting one rack of houseplants. It communicates wirelessly over a Z-Wave mesh with a Hubitat home automation hub.
Lobster Roll
Cycled with friends to dinner in a traditional Nordeast Minneapolis neighborhood bar, 1029 Bar. Feasted on their specialty: “top-rated lobster roll in the nation.”
River Trails
Cycled up-river as far as Interstate 694. Crossed the Mississippi on a bike path on the I694 bridge then cycled back.
Grateful for Normal
Grateful for Normal. Cycled to Longfellow Grill for lunch. The vaccines keep on giving.
Breakfast Sandwich with a View
Cycled over to Lake Harriet for a breakfast sandwich with a view at Bread and Pickle.
Coffee under a Bicycle
Chilled with a cuppa under a bicycle at Honour Coffee before getting back on my bicycle.