Posts by James Baker29

I was reading some retrospective lists earlier today, and it got me thinking about how much weight we put on "hometown heroes." We always love a good story about a local kid making it big, but does it actually change the legacy of the sport, or is it just a way for us to feel a sense of community pride?

I remember back in high school, everyone in my town was obsessed with one specific athlete who went on to play for a big university. We acted like it was a collective victory for the whole zip code. But looking back, once they moved on to the big leagues, the connection felt pretty superficial. It’s almost like we use these local legends to validate our own small corners of the world.

It makes me wonder if we overvalue these regional accolades. Is a "greatest of all time" list for a specific state actually meaningful, or is it just nostalgia disguised as sports journalism? Do you guys think local legends carry real weight, or is it all just local hype?

Thanks for the heads-up! 👍🙏

Hmm... Now I'm overthinking these varieties. The guide says mixing different types is the way to go...

Anyone here actually planted specific ones yet?
Just curious, based on what you've actually grown—what’s the winning combo? (Obviously depends on the soil type or whatever)...

Tnx!

Here’s another one asking about planting walnuts...

Basically, I’m a total newbie when it comes to growing walnuts, but I’m seriously interested. I own a few acres of land near Springfield—it's pretty hilly terrain—and I really want to make something of the place. I'm looking into walnut farming, so I was hoping you guys could give me a quick rundown on a few things:
- Am I even heading in the right direction? Is it actually worth investing in walnuts for an area like this?
- Also, is there any kind of government assistance for planting walnuts? (I know some of you mentioned it before, so I get that it exists, but is it actually worth the hassle? Should I be looking at local grants or federal ones?)
- Can anyone point me toward the right resources or organizations if I decide to go pro with this?
- You guys mentioned those Canadian varieties before; since I'm focused on the harvest, is that specific type the best way to go?

Anyway, any extra info would be a lifesaver! Thanks!