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  1. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Oh no! I have had some issues where the tops might get a bit mangled and a failed mix which I had to scrap a tray (but that was my fault, didn't add coco coir to my soil mix and they ended up suffocating the seedlings because it compacted). But haven't had issues with the entire blocks getting...
  2. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Sorry for such a late reply! Yes, these were all I could find. I wanted to use pulp pots, but apparently this brand is reasonably sourced for peat pots. These are the biggest I could find. 4" peat pots. I believe they were $5 for 6 after my discount was applied to the purchase at Lowes...
  3. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    potted up some tomatoes, broccoli, and tomatillos I planted way too early. I mixed them and have no idea which variants they are now. We'll find out when they put out fruit!
  4. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Darn! I have tons of milkweed. Even a local one a friend gave me a huge packet of to scatter. I'm only planting it in the front where there are no animals. Lavender I haven't dared. I read the growing process and said no thank you. I already am growing too much and having to pay attention to...
  5. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    You could also do a better mix with potting soil. Potting soil is meh, no matter the brand, and usually needs extra drainage so it doesn't compact, even on plants you want to keep in a pot permanently. Nor is there enough to feed the plants for very long and you end up having to fertilize. For...
  6. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    I'm not doing yarrow, but I'm doing beesbalm, salvia, and milkweed from seed. Some indoors, the remainder I plan on just scattering when it's warm. I bet you could do the same to see how they fare. I'm doing about 8 of each variant in soil blocks and the salvia is already an inch high. I expect...
  7. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    I know it's not the right time of year, but Home Depot and Lowes usually have Yarrow at the end of the season for 50-75% off. It's one of those plants that looks awful come the end of the season and no one buys it off that discount rack. I managed to grab 4 yarrow plants for less that $2 a piece...
  8. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    My husband is also not a fan of pears, so it wouldn't work for me. However, my good friend who is an avid gardener and landscape architect swears by pear trees because of the low maintenance. He keeps a few on his property and they're the only fruit trees he keeps aside from a Sicilian lemon...
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    Wow that's good to know! Looks like I've got to someone to convince this year that we need a peach tree. Although between all I've spent on getting started with chickens and the garden at a new house, it may be a stretch. 🤣 But now I know if perhaps I can swing it for a Mother's Day gift.
  10. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    How long have you had the peach tree? A friend of mine told me they are very susceptible to pests and illness, though I've been really wanting a dwarf galaxy peach tree. If the maintenance isn't too bad, I think I might still spring for it. I've been wanting to add that tree and a few blueberry...
  11. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Good morning gardeners! Heavy rain here for the Nor'easter New England was expecting. Hope it stays that way instead of turning to sleet or wet snow. Might be lucky since I live in Southern New England. Forecast says low of 32F tonight, so perhaps a little bit of snow then, but I expect minimal...
  12. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Their organic shake-n-feed isn't bad, but that's only when I've been strapped on time. Otherwise, composting and amending is the best way to go. So jealous of everything you've got popping up. The onions will be there soon too!
  13. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Never had production issues! Garden thrives every year. So excited for this year. :woot New property, raised beds, drip irrigation!! I'm going all out. Hopefully, I can convince the husband to get me a peach tree.
  14. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Of course! Spreading the gardening love. Just like I said, it's a bit smelly. Anytime I mix that soil combo it smells like stinky socks, so beware! I can imagine that's why some people don't like to go fully organic since the process is not the nicest smelling. SuperThrive, if you are thinking...
  15. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Of course! So when I made my seedling mix, I used potting soil, coco coir, blood meal, worm castings, vermiculite, and perlite. For me, the fertilizer is already worked into the soil and so I've not needed to feed mine at all. Now for you, if you don't have plans to pot up currently, you can...
  16. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    You could utilize this, but the easiest solution to feed tomatoes in my opinion is blood meal and/or worm castings. Both are organic and have less likeliness to burn the plants than using concentrated liquid fertilizer. Since this is intended for an AeroGarden, you will likely need to mix this...
  17. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    First flower of the year. More snow Saturday and Tuesday due 🙃
  18. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Managed to fill the beds halfway. Maybe another cubic yard and it'll be good. Then have to fill pots with the last yard
  19. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    I would just shut the lights off. They'll be ok once you return. If you can, throw them near a window if anything. Consider getting an outlet timer. They are pretty cheap.
  20. Noralesong

    What did you do in the garden today?

    Plants need dark times. How big are they? Earlier in their growth they can tolerate it, but I wouldn't advise it. If they've put out their 2nd leaves, I'd just shut them off.
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