This morning was cool and cloudy. Perfect day to harvest! Then it turned cold and rainy by the end.
It has been a challenging growing season this year.…
Harvest Time!
HOT Weather WIND!
Between the 90° weather and wind I am so thankful for my covers! Without these my plants would either be fried or snapped in half!
Wet Snow Storm
Last night I brought all my starts in and covered all my raised beds. It was going to get to 38° or so and it called for snow. Well we got wet heavy snow! I know this happened to me in 2017.…
Strawberry Update #2
YES YES YES!!!! I planted the strawberries today!
This is my first time using this powder.…
Growing Flowers
I have no knowledge when it comes to growing flowers. This year is the first time I started flowers from seed. It was so exciting to see them break through the soil. I usually just buy them from a greenhouse and plant them throughout the garden.…
How to Harden Off Plants
Finally 50º Weather!!! It is time to start harding off my seedlings. I have a nice sunshade on my porch that will make this process easier. The bigger the garden, the more seedlings to haul in and out! So I am hoping just moving the seedlings to my porch will do.…
Take Caution When Introducing New Plants!
CAUTION!!!
Never put newly bought plants with your seedling you started at home. Keep them in a separate spot away from the healthy ones and treat them with neem oil, or your choice of insecticide or fungicide. After a day or so, when you are sure the newly bought plants are safe from any disease or pests, then introduce them to the rest of your plants.…
Neem Oil in the Garden
I love Neem Oil! I just got done treating all my seedlings with it. Always test neem oil on a section of your plants first. Wait 24hrs, if everything looks good spray down your plant. I did my tests and everything looked great, so I drenched all my seedling with neem oil extract.…
Save your Toilet Paper Rolls for Gardening!
I like to save a few of my toilet paper rolls to help with my seedlings.
Also cut rolls down the middle and make smaller rings. Place them around smaller seedlings to help support them too.…
Water your Plants from the Bottom.
Bugs love wet soil to lay their eggs in. Since I have been watering my plants from the roots and keeping the top layer dry, my pest problems have subsided.
