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Weird or unique hobbies. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 11 months ago by Abird1620@sh.itjust.works to c/casualconversation@lemmy.world

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I've always loved flashlights. Yes FLASHLIGHTS with an A!!! Anyway, apparently not many people share my rather niche interest.

So I ask you, fellow Lemmites, what are your hobbies and weird obsessions that you can ramble on about for hours?

Please feel free to ramble on about your passions here. Maybe you'll find some likeminded individuals!

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[-] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I'm not sure why I enjoy it to be honest, other than I just think it's neat to do. I just think the idea of a tree with plums, peaches, nectarines, and cherries all growing from it to be really cool.

I think my favorite is stone fruit so far, since they're fairly different from each other. But it's the one I've had the least luck with so far, too. Hoping it goes well this year!

[-] Abird1620@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago

I'd like to see some photos if you have them. At the moment I can only visualize what you mean, but it is really interest nonetheless.

[-] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Sure, here you go. This is where I grafted a yellow orb plum scion (branch) onto my purple plum tree. This is called a bark graft, usually used to graft another variety onto a tree that's getting a little old (like old apple trees). You cut off a large section of the trunk or a branch, then you use a knife to lift up the bark, and you take the end of the scion (with the bark removed from it) and stick it in there. Then you secure with grafting tape. The cambium layers of the scion and tree heal together, and the tree passes nutrients into the scion which grows into a new branch.