So after a fun few weeks it's good to get back into the rhythm of more than basic garden care and into fixing up the garden for the wintry future. The Herb corner is doing well. This reminds me, I have to update my layout page. Time to dust off the colored pencils. The moss … Continue reading Captain’s log: September 12th 2018
Tag: spinach
Spinach ahoy!
So I just straight up lost my patience yesterday. It's been long enough for the seedlings in the greenhouse to have sprouted by now- and the one Swiss chard seedling that sprouted has died. Nope! Time for some direct sowing! I will still need to start seedlings to replace the spinach that grows in two … Continue reading Spinach ahoy!
New raised bed
*slams fists on desk* New bed! New bed! New bed! Ok- so like a month ago the cedar raised bed kit I like went on sale and I grabbed it up knowing I was planning a few more. It's a pretty basic design- 4 corner pieces, 6 short pieces, 6 long pieces. There's also 4 … Continue reading New raised bed
Seedling care pro-tip
This one is actual not sarcastic like my fairly obvious tomato pro-tip. When I started my seeds in their little biodegradable pots I used seed starter soil (totally optional- I just like it) and watered it on the work table from my watering can. Well that made a huge mess. The water just sort went … Continue reading Seedling care pro-tip
New greenhouse bench and sowing some seeds!
My big week of garden construction before university starts up again, has really kicked off! I'm starting with my greenhouse bench. I actually have a really nice greenhouse waiting to be put together in the shed of doom. The problem is- I got it like 3 years ago and never set it up, and dad … Continue reading New greenhouse bench and sowing some seeds!





