I’m getting the whole house ready for my unexpected trip to Colorado. My to-do list is a mile long, but I’m excited to share one garden chore that I can’t wait to do when I get back: potting up my tomato seedlings! You see, I took my seedlings out of their tiny 72-cell starter tray […]
I had to add some extra shelving to my greenhouse. I’ve been growing so many plants, and the bottom shelf of my current setup wasn’t getting enough light. So, I decided to make use of the back wall. I’ve got hundreds of seedlings going, and they needed more light to thrive. I mostly used leftover […]
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 […]