@MidIN2 This is true for the beginning of the grow but we are talking about the end of the grow (Bud Candy 2 weeks prior to harvest and molasses the last week) all of the Mycorrhizal relationships are well established and the plant's Micro-Biome is also well established. We are simply replacing the carbs the plant is no longer exuding through the roots because they are being directed to the flowers instead. Also there are some sugars that are directly available to the plant, this is why I use Bud Candy the last two weeks. There are some unique carbs in that product that the plant uptakes directly. The molasses is just feeding the biome so it does not go to sleep (dormant).
I have absolutely never gone prospecting with the intention of getting rich
It is all about being in the wild with nature and fresh air, sharing some of the same ground as the 49ers. No matter how small your pickers are it is a thrill to get color in you pan or sluice, learning how to read a creek and digging where the gold may be hiding is just plain fun. Do I dream of finding that 4 ounce nugget - Of course but it is just like winning the lottery. I buy a ticket and dream about what I would do with the money, then I wake up and go buy another ticket
I really wish I had someone to go with I am too old to go alone safely! I would probably spend less time driving around on the backroads now with google maps. I have been lost for hours looking for claims I could work. It can be a really bad day if your caught claim jumping.