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Vegetable Plant Information
I’ve been updating the plant information sheet:
A New Home is Built, for Worms
My project today was to get a worm farm started. I bought some plywood and lumber. (non-treated because I hear that is bad for worm life)
Vertical Support
I built a structure to support my “vertical crops” today. I used lumber to stay cheap and designed it so that I can add shade material, bird netting, or even plastic sheets to make a greenhouse if I want. I … Continue reading
Starting a Worm Farm
The logic is overwhelming: 1. One of the most needed things in any garden is fertilizer. 2. Worm castings are about the best fertilizer you can get. 3. My regular compost bin does not process kitchen waste fast enough. 4. … Continue reading
Tomato Seedlings
Six days after planting my first seeds, I have little tomato plants coming up. I was skeptical and planted 2 seeds in each cup, so that is why I have two stalks. Very exciting! Now I have to come up … Continue reading
Started More Seeds Indoors
Just in case my outdoor seeding doesn’t work, I went ahead and started 2 each of my 3 different types of peas, plus 4 each of some Swiss chard. I don’t exactly know what Swiss chard tastes like, but I’ll … Continue reading
I Forgot About the Sun
Yesterday just before sundown I was rushing to get my onion sets in the soil. I choose the bed that I had just prepared the soil in because the others had layers of hay and newspaper, and I figured it … Continue reading
All The Rocks Are Finally Gone
I finally finished screening the soil in ALL of my raised beds today. Now I have 6 beds with usable garden soil.
North Texas Vegetable Gardening Information
I’m trying to publish as much information as possible about my gardening learning experience. The first place I record my activities is of course here, in my blog, but I’m also creating two other resources: 1- Facebook group “North Texas … Continue reading
Six Seeds Started
Last night at a time when I should have been asleep, I was opening up my pepper and tomato seed packets and planting one of each variety in a little seed starter tray. I tried to be as smart as … Continue reading
