Diary-style reflections, personal growing experiences, and lessons learned
When the Fruit Flies Came: A Season of Zucchini, Squash, and Cucumber Troubles I had big hopes for my garden, growing larger quantities of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers, with the goal of preserving part of the harvest. Blooming Patty Pan Squash growing on Stake Planting Squash: Seed Trays or Direct Sowing I started everything from […]
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Why My Beets Didn’t Germinate (Common Causes & Fixes) When I first tried growing beets, I expected to see little seedlings within a week. But nearly two weeks passed — and still nothing. The bed looked just as empty as the day I sowed it. If you’ve struggled with beet germination too, here’s what I
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5 Beautiful Garden Flowers to Brighten any Space Sometimes it’s enough just to enjoy what’s growing. This post is to give love to a few beautiful garden flowers — no deep dives, and minimal growing tips, just some photos and small notes on what I love about each one. Calendula Cheerful and dependable, these
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The Three Sisters is a traditional companion planting method used by Indigenous peoples of America, where corn, beans, and squash are grown together. Each plant plays a role in supporting the others—corn provides a natural trellis for the beans, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and squash acts as a living mulch, shading the ground
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How to Grow Potatoes at home: A Season Journal – Planting to Harvest This season’s potato growing adventure was full of surprises — some wins, some lessons learned. Here’s a quick look back at how it all went, from planting to harvest. Red Fruitillar, Russet, and Tiger Potatoes in 10 Gallon Grow bags Planting Potatoes
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A Full Tomato Season REview I set out to grow my own tomatoes, experimenting with different varieties and learning through trial and error. From seed-starting to harvest, it’s been a season filled with lessons, surprises, and, of course, delicious tomatoes. Here’s a recap of what I planted, the challenges I faced, and the successes I
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