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
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Category: Friday Fails
Post 11: Black Raspberry Mess
I haven’t had the greatest success with home-grown raspberries. Yet. I’m fortunate enough to have wild raspberries in many forms in my backyard. I will never give up on raspberries because they are one of my favorite fruits. Black Raspberries specifically. If you’ve never had black raspberries before, I highly recommend you try them. There… Continue reading Post 11: Black Raspberry Mess
Post 6: Cool (not Freezing) Weather Crops
Broccoli has been by far the hardest crop to grow for me. I have tried it from seed 5 times. Each time, I failed but I learned something new. I have also bought transplants from a local nursery several times. I have yet to get a decent harvest. I have gotten a very small head… Continue reading Post 6: Cool (not Freezing) Weather Crops
Post 3: Sun Scald
My first Friday Fail will have to be from last season. May 10, 2021 I had read all the books I could. I watched every YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook video available. I listened to countless podcasts. I was ready to get these seedlings in the ground already! If your dining room table looked like this… Continue reading Post 3: Sun Scald