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Raresolanum

Author Lorenzo Cantini
2 gen 2025
1 min read

How It Started

It all started on a small balcony when I was just 10 years old. Over the years, that curiosity turned into a real "urban jungle."
In early 2024, I decided to share this journey with the world. That’s how raresolanum was born, a YouTube channel dedicated to:

  • Impossible (or almost impossible) challenges: Growing exotic fruits and rare species even in temperate climates.
  • Stories from nature: The origins, stories, and incredible science behind often unknown plants.
  • Care: Sharing my experience with pruning, soil mixes, grafting, and biological pest control to help anyone develop a green thumb.

What I'm Learning by Creating

Skill My Approach
Video Editing & Storytelling A fully open-source workflow that allows me to edit videos (fairly) quickly using Shotcut, FFmpeg, Audacity, and a few small helper tools.
Visual Design Curating the channel's look and feel using GIMP to create thumbnails. Throughout the process, I’ve learned a lot about photography and photo editing.
Communication Refining my ability to speak naturally on camera.

By the Numbers

1.28k
Subscribers
894k
Total Views
7.4k+
Hours Spent Together

Next Steps

  • Keep experimenting, learning, and growing: I know my videos aren't perfect, but each time I try to learn something new to make them better ☺️

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