I’m finally posting my first update to my Newspaper Seed Pot Seedlings. Unfortunately, it was to demonstrate my least favorite chore: thinning. It breaks my heart to have to choose only one plant to keep, and discard the others I nurtured so carefully. I realize most gardeners probably don’t get so emotionally attached to...
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The past couple weeks I’ve been getting my seeds started indoors, using my Seed Starting Log to keep things organized. (Although, in the interest of full disclosure, I did get a late start on a few despite my best efforts. ) Last year I did a full post on how to make...
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Last week I shared my first Garden Journal Printable, a Seed Starting Log for those of us who start our seeds indoors. This week, I worked on another printable for my journal that I hope won’t get very much use – a pest and disease log. I haven’t had a lot of issues in...
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The past couple of years I have grown a small number of vegetables and herbs in containers on the back patio of our townhouse. Now that we’re in a house with a yard, I’m going to have the opportunity to have a “real” garden for the first time. I’m going from just a couple...
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I love this wreath. My friend Katie and I made several last year, because our family members all had to have one. Katie ended up with some leftover supplies, so we decided to use them up and make a couple more. Mine is going to grandma… although I love it so much it’s going...
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I admit it. I’ve got compost fever. Now, I realize January is not the ideal time to start a project like this, but it’s been unusually warm most of the winter, and I’m hoping that even with the cooler temps I’ll be able to crank out one tub of compost to start off my...
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My week in iPhone photos. I realized while writing this post that I have taken more pictures of myself this week than I have… ever. I’ll blame it on my birthday.
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I actually completed a challenge, go me! This entry will be week 4 in the Dare to DIY Challenge – deck the halls. I saw Meg from Whatever make this wreath last year, but decided to hold off until I could get some clearance ornaments after Christmas. So, I’ve been anxiously waiting to start...
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