Monthly Archives for April 2012
General Update – Busy week
I’ve been pretty busy this week and didn’t get to post as much as usual, but I did take some photos. Temperatures have warmed up to consistently above 10 degrees Celsius and have had some very sunny days, as well … Continue reading
Growing pet treats
I recently came across an organic seed mix for cat grass that includes oats, barley, rye and wheat. I had never really thought to feed my cats any kind of plant as they usually left our houseplants alone and I … Continue reading
Drooping Swiss chard seedlings
As I had mentioned in previous posts, I am starting Swiss chard seedlings indoors before I transplant them into a container outside. Two days ago, my chard seedlings went from bright and healthy to pale and droopy. I think the … Continue reading
Light reflection for lower light areas
I was looking through the West Coast Seeds catalogue at the books they carry, and one caught my eye because it mentioned techniques to reflect light for small gardens. Although you should first and foremost make sure you can meet … Continue reading
General Update – I’m addicted!
I’m officially addicted and can’t seem to stop planting things. This weekend I even went over to my dad’s garden (dragging my accommodating hubby along with me) to weed, till, and plant some side beds. Now he’ll have some buckwheat … Continue reading
Update – Container Peas
There have been some positives and negatives with the container peas. The Oregon Sugar Pod that I planted in the hanging basket has done well. This photo was taken a few days ago and the seedlings are already over an … Continue reading
Companion planting – Radishes & Beets
Companion planting is when different types of plants are grown together for some mutually beneficial reason. For example, yarrow (Achillea) can be planted with other flowers and vegetables to deter aphids. As well, beans can be planted with corn, as … Continue reading
General update – More seedlings!
Spring is finally coming, though I wouldn’t call it consistently warm outside. I had a visitor in the garden the other day, this lovely little ladybug. Hopefully it will eat the disgusting spittlebugs that have made a home in my … Continue reading
General update – Seedlings!
I went away for the Easter weekend, during which we had sunshine and warm temperatures. The weather, and likely just the few extra days, have led to seedlings in the garden! Toy choy Buckwheat … Continue reading
Toy choy!
Yay! I think it’s true! I think some of the Toy Choy is coming up! It seems they are coming up around the edges of the container, so they must need a bit more light to … Continue reading
