The four red beans are starting to pop out of the soil.
Sadly, the sesame seeds aren't doing as well.
For some odd reason the red bean that I had left in between the paper towels already has leaves. This is proof that neglect doesn't always lead to a bad ending :D
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Look how much they have grown in just two short days! I should have sown more densely.
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These things are supposed to grow super fast. We'll see just how quickly they mature.
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The sticky note attached to the side of the container indicates it contains 4 basil, 2 mesclun, and 6 thyme seedlings. Only the lettuce isn't doing too well, which isn't a surprise considering how they're not indoor plants
Tiny thyme seedlings don't want to talk to me.
Neither do the mesclun seedlings.
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According to "Growing Chinese Vegetables," by
Geri Harrington, Asian beans and seeds can grow into beautiful, productive plants. When I realized what that meant, I quickly slipped my reusable bag and wallet into my pocket and headed out to the closest Asian supermarket where I scooped a couple of beans into little baggies. I got red (adzuki) beans, green (mung) beans and sesame seeds. I placed them in between wet coffee filters and waited patiently for them to germinate - and germinate they did! It took almost a week for that to happen but whatever. It's pretty chilly in my house, so I can't blame them for being a little slow. They're currently napping in their new peat pellet beds. I can't wait for leaves to appear :D
They're store-bought seeds that are supposed to be for consumption, not growth, so I'm thrilled that the seeds are alive. Hopefully they will grow into real plants, not some mutant version of their parents.
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It's still good, it's still good!
I can't believe this three year old pot of thyme is still alive and doing well despite the extreme neglect it doesn't deserve. Look, it's still relatively green
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This random onion has been sitting in the kitchen for so long that it's sprouting
"Onions require full sun, fertile soil, and a specific period of daylight to form bulbs."
It's sitting in an area that gets less than 6 hours of sunlight and manure-less potting soil. I think it will start wilting real soon.
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Healthy looking strawberry under the roses
Unfortunately, I can't say the same for this one. On a side note, I had to pull out some weeds underneath the snow like the small one at the top of the picture. If my peppers and eggplants were as resilient, I'd have a basket of frosty vegetables!
Looks like all the carrots have made it through the December and January snowfalls
Here's a closeup. I'm so happy that some plants have survived :D
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Good news: The cabbage has survived the first part of winter
Bad news: It doesn't look very appetizing with its discoloured and wilted leaves.
So this is where my rusty, old trowel disappeared to. Why did you drown yourself?
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Aka cauliflower
Aka bok choy
Aka peas
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Love the ideas in this article on how to be more
eco-friendly when it comes to gardening. I will be skipping the "attract birds" resolution because once the little critters see my red, succulent strawberries, there's no warding them off. There's also the far fetched "attract bats to your garden" one. Really?!
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What a mess.
Let's shove everything in the greenhouse!
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I was flipping through a couple of garden magazines the other day when I thought, "I sure miss all the exciting gardening things during these dead, wintry days." Then I had the brilliant idea of growing plants in my cozy house like the following:
Daisies. The smaller one is barely visible.
Bok choy
As you can see, the bok choy and daisies are not too happy with the conditions I have provided them. The poor seedlings are starved of sunlight and ventilation.
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I've been doing a bit of online research on whether or not reusing old potting soil is a good idea. Most people suggest either dumping it in the garden or adding it to the compost bin. Neither are viable options for me (every inch of my tiny garden is reserved for vegetables and animals in my area are notorious for knocking garbage cans and compost bins over), so the next best thing is to reuse part of it. Adding compost or a triple mix to old soil should do the trick. As long as the soil hasn't been infected by diseases or insects, the second round of plants should do just fine.
Good stuff! This means more money in my pocket, and I really need that after this year's essential splurge on kilograms after kilograms of soil, manure, containers...
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How to make an affordable
DIY cold frame from a shelf.
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The four red beans are starting to pop out of the soil.
For some odd reason the red bean that I had left in between the paper towels already has leaves. This is proof that neglect doesn't always lead to a bad ending :D
Look how much they have grown in just two short days! I should have sown more densely.
These things are supposed to grow super fast. We'll see just how quickly they mature.
The sticky note attached to the side of the container indicates it contains 4 basil, 2 mesclun, and 6 thyme seedlings. Only the lettuce isn't doing too well, which isn't a surprise considering how they're not indoor plants
Tiny thyme seedlings don't want to talk to me.
Neither do the mesclun seedlings.
Be nice or they might sting you!
It's still good, it's still good!
This random onion has been sitting in the kitchen for so long that it's sprouting
"Onions require full sun, fertile soil, and a specific period of daylight to form bulbs."
Healthy looking strawberry under the roses
Unfortunately, I can't say the same for this one. On a side note, I had to pull out some weeds underneath the snow like the small one at the top of the picture. If my peppers and eggplants were as resilient, I'd have a basket of frosty vegetables!
Looks like all the carrots have made it through the December and January snowfalls
Here's a closeup. I'm so happy that some plants have survived :D
Good news: The cabbage has survived the first part of winter
Bad news: It doesn't look very appetizing with its discoloured and wilted leaves.
So this is where my rusty, old trowel disappeared to. Why did you drown yourself?
Aka cauliflower
Aka bok choy
Aka peas
What a mess.
Let's shove everything in the greenhouse!
Daisies. The smaller one is barely visible.
Bok choy
