Very Good Gardening at Smallfields

Post 29: Using my Harvests

I am determined to use every ounce of my harvests this growing season. This is one of my harvests from this week. Everything is really coming in fast. This is how I used all of the produce that I got from my harvests this week. First, I made SO much jam. And it is delicious.… Continue reading Post 29: Using my Harvests

Post 26: Harvests are coming in!

I’m starting to get daily harvests and I could not be happier! This was yesterday’s: And then this was today’s: I used all of this lettuce to make my lunches for the week. I picked my very first strawberry on Thursday. And since then, I’ve had more and more each day. I think that I’ll… Continue reading Post 26: Harvests are coming in!

Post 21: Mid-April Update

Here is your Mid-April Update: First, indoor seedlings are coming along nicely. Just so you know, all of the pictures that I put on every blog post were taken that day or the day before. I was a little worried last week because I had over-watered them. But it appears that I caught them just… Continue reading Post 21: Mid-April Update

Post 20: Cool Weather Crops

It is incredible how green things have gotten around here in just one week! Here’s a list of all the cool weather crops I have growing outside right now: Radishes: Peas Onions Lettuce Spinach Arugula Carrots Horseradish Broccoli I don’t have pictures of the following: PotatoesBrussel SproutsCabbageStrawberriesBlueberriesGarlic Phew! That’s a long list! Here are some… Continue reading Post 20: Cool Weather Crops

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 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