The last time we met here, I talked about setting out plants that I started from seed and the use of newspaper and straw as a weed-preventing mulch. I got that accomplished two days after Mother’s Day. The newspaper-straw combination is looking really good and I think this will be a continuing tactic. No weeds […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: Supposing is Good, But Finding Out is Better
We are now in a transitional period in the garden. Early crops, like lettuces, radishes, peas, etc. are now being harvested. My own early efforts were simple. I planted radishes in two waves, and mesclun, a blend of several varieties of lettuce. I have done peas in the past, and they were delightful, but shelling […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: Supposing is Good, But Finding Out is Better
We are now in a transitional period in the garden. Early crops, like lettuces, radishes, peas, etc. are now being harvested. My own early efforts were simple. I planted radishes in two waves, and mesclun, a blend of several varieties of lettuce. I have done peas in the past, and they were delightful, but shelling […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: Gauging the Rain
With all of the heavy rain we have had this past week, I finally remembered to get out my rain gauge and start keeping track of the water. It is important to measure the rainfall in your garden. As part of my philosophy of even, consistent plant growth, keeping track of the water is an […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: Gauging the Rain
With all of the heavy rain we have had this past week, I finally remembered to get out my rain gauge and start keeping track of the water. It is important to measure the rainfall in your garden. As part of my philosophy of even, consistent plant growth, keeping track of the water is an […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: Zinnias, Raised Beds, Birds & Cats
If you have chosen to try seed starting this year, hopefully you have some little plants that have emerged and are coming along nicely. In addition to peppers and tomatoes, I also like to grow a huge amount of Zinnias. Zinnias can be started inside, or be directly seeded into the garden after […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: Zinnias, Raised Beds, Birds & Cats
If you have chosen to try seed starting this year, hopefully you have some little plants that have emerged and are coming along nicely. In addition to peppers and tomatoes, I also like to grow a huge amount of Zinnias. Zinnias can be started inside, or be directly seeded into the garden after […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: Zinnias, Raised Beds, Birds & Cats
If you have chosen to try seed starting this year, hopefully you have some little plants that have emerged and are coming along nicely. In addition to peppers and tomatoes, I also like to grow a huge amount of Zinnias. Zinnias can be started inside, or be directly seeded into the garden after […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: All About Indoor Seeds
It’s time to get started with the seeds, indoor and outdoor. This past weekend, the indoor project began with the peppers. There are many ways to start seedlings. I’ve experimented with a few different methods and finally arrived at a setup that works well for me. I find that if you have your seedlings […]
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: All About Indoor Seeds
It’s time to get started with the seeds, indoor and outdoor. This past weekend, the indoor project began with the peppers. There are many ways to start seedlings. I’ve experimented with a few different methods and finally arrived at a setup that works well for me. I find that if you have your seedlings […]
