Oh! I’m glad you did that! I’ve been missing him, too!

I can't remember when I last saw a post from him. I do know that he suffers from respiratory problems sometimes, but it's not like him to be absent for so long.

I seem to recall kimmsr and kimmq are one and the same. If that's so his last contribution was in November 2019.

Yes, I think that’s the same Kim. I hope he’s well.

Yes they are the same person. For a while he signed his posts “kimmq is kimmsr”.

tj

He‘s a longtime poster here with many of us regarding him fondly. I hope he sees your shout-out, rhizo.

https://www.clockfuneralhome.com/obituary/377566/Kimm-Miller/

Crushing. Thank you for letting us know.

I’m so sorry to read this. God bless him

I am so sorry. I depended on him to rise up and present the case for organic methods. Again and again. Ive tried to do the same now and then but it takes so much patience and time. We must all try to step up in his absence.

Sorry to see this. In simple tribute, I post this home soil test which in one form or another he posted here many times.

These simple soil tests can supply the information you want.
1) Structure. From that soil sample put enough of the rest to make a 4 inch level in a clear 1 quart jar, with a tight fitting lid. Fill that jar with water and replace the lid, tightly. Shake the jar vigorously and then let it stand for 24 hours. Your soil will settle out according to soil particle size and weight. For example, a good loam will have about 1-3/4 inch (about 45%) of sand on the bottom. about 1 inch (about 25%) of silt next, about 1 inch (25%) of clay above that, and about 1/4 inch (about 5%) of organic matter on the top.

2) Drainage. Dig a hole 1 foot square and 1 foot deep and fill that with water. After that water drains away refill the hole with more water and time how long it takes that to drain away. Anything less than 2 hours and your soil drains� too quickly and needs more organic matter to slow that drainage down. Anything over 6 hours and the soil drains too slowly and needs lots of organic matter to speed it up.

3) Tilth. Take a handful of your slightly damp soil and squeeze it tightly. When the pressure is released the soil should hold together in that clump, but when poked with a finger that clump should fall apart.

4) Smell. What does your soil smell like? A pleasant, rich earthy odor? Putrid, offensive, repugnant odor? The more organic matter in your soil the more active the soil bacteria will be and the nicer your soil will smell.

5) Life. How many earthworms per shovel full were there? 5 or more indicates a pretty healthy soil. Fewer than 5, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, indicates a soil that is not healthy.

Very sad. I will miss him. Thanks Lloyd.

tj

Sorry to see this. He was a valued contributor. We didn't always see eye to eye - he was a bit more dogmatic about his approach to organic gardening than I - but I appreciated his input and perspective.

I’m so sad. Armored, thank you so much for posting that. Lloyd, thank you for letting us know. I loved Kimmsr’s adherence and doggedness. I hope he had a sweet life. It looks like he did.

Haven't been on in a while.

Sad to hear about his passing.

Thank you for letting us know.

Regarding Kimm was deceased April 2nd 2020 please share with others on this site. Thank you for the support you've shown to Kimm on this web page

-Wife Sharon

Thank you Sharon. My prayers are with you and your family.

tj

My condolences, Sharon, to you and his other loved ones.

Sorry for you loss, Sharon, and condolences. kimmsr will be missed here.

Sharon, I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many on the gardenweb forum. His obit. shows what a great man he was and he lived a good life. He seemed to have been involved with many things and I am sure he made a difference to many people. Thanks for letting us know of his passing. 😢

It means a lot for you to visit with us, Sharon; I appreciate it so much. I hope that you and yours are managing during this very difficult time.

Dorie

Totally missed this last year, and just saw a reference in another thread.

I hope he is enjoying the excellent gardening and composting opportunities wherever he is. :-]

I totally missed this last year too. I guess I have been just responding to notifications on posts that I've been following and not really visiting forums the way I used to. This is jarring news. I remember having multiple conversations with Kimm about Organic Gardening. Having gardened organically for over 40 years, I always appreciated finding someone who was just as passionate as I was about it.

While I am sad that he is not here now, I'm glad someone was able to post his obituary and let us know what happened. So often people disappear from here with no explanation. It looks like he had a very fulfilling life. He will be missed by many, I'm sure.

I wish he could see how many of us miss him. Just seeing his name makes me smile.