The October vegie patch is pretty dam exciting with seedling raising in full swing and crops boosting away in the warming soil and air. Do your best to keep your head and don’t rush into planting summer loving crops on the first fine day! Its hard, I know, but wait it out until soil temperatures […]
The Perfect Soil Temperature for Seeds + Seedlings
By | LastUpdated September 1, 2024
What a difference when we sow seeds, and transplant seedlings, into soil that’s at the perfect temp for each crop – seedlings boost away with strong growth! Use your trusty soil thermometer along with my chart below that shows the ideal temperature range. Most crops will germinate outside this range – not minding soil a […]
How to Grow Celery
By | LastUpdated September 4, 2024
Homegrown celery is so efficient (and delicious!), gifting a lot of crop, in a small space. By regularly harvesting the big, outside stalks you inspire fresh, new ones to come. In this way, a happy celery plant can perpetuate for years, and that’s the trick – to keep them happy. For my simple recipe, dear […]
An Easy, Nourishing Winter Food Garden
By | LastUpdated March 1, 2024
Today is especially for those of you who dream of eating a fresh picked bowl of goodness, like this one – every day, but dont have much time to garden. You can do it, if you focus on the most efficient crops – one’s that are highest nutrition for the least effort. Here’s my nourishing […]
