Very Good Gardening at Smallfields

Post 15: Spring is Coming!

Today I thought I’d give you some updates on all my growing adventures. First, I’d love some advice. After I transplanted these herbs, some of them seem to be struggling. The basil, Thai basil, and dill specifically. I thought maybe they needed some water, so I added more. Then I thought they needed light so… Continue reading Post 15: Spring is Coming!

Post 14: Changing over my AeroGarden

I was gifted an AeroGarden for Christmas. I had no idea how much I would love this thing. It comes with pods, soil inserts, fertilizer, and starter seeds. This particular one came with Genovese basil, Thai basil, dill, parsley, thyme, and peppermint. Everything sprouted except the mint so I replaced the seeds with cilantro (I… Continue reading Post 14: Changing over my AeroGarden

Post 10: Strawberries 2021

Last year my strawberry bed exploded. It was incredible. I kept getting bowl after bowl, looking like this: Honestly, they tasted even better than they looked. I counted about 1,100 strawberries in total. All in one 6’x4′ raised bed. This year I have a feeling there will be even more. Strawberries grow like crazy if… Continue reading Post 10: Strawberries 2021

Post 5: 2021

For most of my What Went Well Wednesdays I will be more specific. But how could I not start out with the whole year, 2021? We started off with a few radishes but quickly turned into strawberry central. Then we moved on to peas, basil, and some broccoli but still kicking out hundreds of strawberries.… Continue reading Post 5: 2021