Guess what? We’re planting potatoes today! I always plant my first round of potatoes in mid-March. This way, I can harvest them in mid-July and plant another round late August for a second harvest around Halloween. You won’t believe it, but I’ve been having a blast growing potatoes in these raised beds that my daughter […]
When you start seeds way before the last frost, like several months, in a cold frame greenhouse, you’ll need to get creative. Even though I have electricity in the greenhouse, I’ve decided not to heat it. I didn’t want to add electric heat and skyrocket my energy bill, and I wasn’t keen on a propane […]
This week was a whirlwind of succession planting! I was determined to stick to my plan and only plant frost-tolerant/cold-weather plants. But guess what? I couldn’t resist the temptation to experiment a bit. I ended up planting all sorts of things. My garden is a giant science experiment! When it comes to seedlings, I’ve been […]
Guess what? This year, I’ve got a greenhouse! Instead of winter sowing in milk jugs scattered around the yard, I’ve set up seed trays inside my cozy little haven. No shade for milk jug winter sowers I’ve always had success with this method, and it works wonders. I’m not an expert, but I’m learning as […]