My seedlings finally found their way outside. I planted over 100 plants and watermelon, cantaloupe, green bean, and cucumber seeds. Everything is doing really well! My hubby also built me 9 new raised beds. He’s amazing. I add granule fertilizer to the hole of each plant and mix it in before adding the plant. For… Continue reading Post 25: Planting Day
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Category: Seed Starting
Post 23: Over Watering
I’ve shed more than a few tears over today’s Friday Fail. I made the classic mistake of overwatering my seedlings. I also think I may have used the wrong potting soil because it just doesn’t drain like the other soil I’ve used. I think I’m at the point where I need to start mixing my… Continue reading Post 23: Over Watering
Post 22: Growth
I recently went away for 3 days leaving behind my precious seedlings. I know what all you non-plant people are thinking, “It’s just 3 days!” My response to you is first: “Why are you reading this blog if you don’t love plants as much as the rest of us!?” Second: “I really didn’t want to… Continue reading Post 22: Growth
Post 13: Opening Day
At this point I am gardening all year long but I consider my season “Opening Day” to be when I first sow indoor seeds. TODAY is that day! The first thing I did was count how many soil inserts I would need for today. Then I hydrate them. Yes, I know what they look like.… Continue reading Post 13: Opening Day
Post 7: Supply Check
In order to prepare for starting seeds next month, I need to check all of my supplies. I thought this would be a good opportunity to show you what materials I use. I know that a lot of people can have success starting their seeds in trays, sitting on a window sill. Two years ago,… Continue reading Post 7: Supply Check
Post 1: Seed to Produce
Ever since I was little, I have been fascinated by how a tiny seed turns into something huge and alive. When I started gardening in 2020 (I promise it had nothing to do with a pandemic), I was very intimidated by starting plants from seed but I was willing to try. Like most, I tried… Continue reading Post 1: Seed to Produce