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Category: Plants

Any post that includes actual plants indoors or out.

Hockey puck soil.

The herb kit I mentioned came with what looked to me like hockey pucks made from soil.  The directions to return them to a less dry and condensed state seemed straightforward enough, until it didn’t work as described. Continue reading “Hockey puck soil.” →

Status• Posted on March 12, 2019 by Lily

Planted on 11th of March 2019

I’m working on a post about using the herb kit I hope to have up later tonight, but in the meantime I did get the following planted today:

Yes, I was baking today, hence the butter being out.
I have no idea if this will yield anything or not.

Continue reading “Planted on 11th of March 2019” →

Status• Posted on March 11, 2019 by Lily

Speaking of seed starting…

One of my neighbors stopped by today to ask if I wanted to look at a few things they were going to get rid of before they boxed them up to take them to a shop that puts sales proceeds towards helping a shelter.  A few things she mentioned grabbed my interest, so I said, “sure!” Continue reading “Speaking of seed starting…” →

Status• Posted on March 9, 2019 by Lily

Doing my level best…

I have been getting ready when I can to begin the indoor seed starters out of what we have so far already seed wise.  I hope to have at least four veggies in their starter pots by this time next week.  If I manage more–woo hoo! Continue reading “Doing my level best…” →

Status• Posted on March 8, 2019 by Lily

Oh, right…it’s March.

I stumbled upon a new-to-me garden related site today.  I received a whack in the back of the head reminder when spotting a post that talked about different systems to make a calendar or use apps to keep track of when you should be starting seeds indoors. Continue reading “Oh, right…it’s March.” →

Aside• Posted on March 6, 2019 by Lily
I ditched the ice cube trays as separators in favor of using a measuring spoon to dish out the seeds per packet portion.
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Conservation, Seeds

One week until the first community garden meeting.

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Lily

I was at City Hall today to take care of a few things, and I stopped by the Conservation Commission office to touch base on a few works in progress like the milkweed seed packets, the upcoming Arbor Day sapling giveaway, and other things they do or have a hand in locally. Continue reading “One week until the first community garden meeting.” →

1st 2019 frost date adjustment

I have the “Safety Dance” song stuck in my head with a spoof title I was considering for this post, but I’ve spared you all that punny travesty. Continue reading “1st 2019 frost date adjustment” →

Status• Posted on March 2, 2019 by Lily

Fermented wheat grass is a thing.

And I have been wanting to write about it, but haven’t had the time. Continue reading “Fermented wheat grass is a thing.” →

Aside• Posted on February 7, 2019 by Lily
Posted in Behind the Scenes, Seeds

Remember the wheat grass?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Lily

Yes, the wheat grass I mentioned finding again the other day.  Such a seemingly simple find turned into a late night “huh?” for me.  Continue reading “Remember the wheat grass?” →

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