9 Weeks before Last Frost (2021)
An update one week after planting my first indoor seeds of 2021. Continue reading 9 Weeks before Last Frost (2021)
Author: Zandra de Araujo
Vegetable Garden Planning – February 2021
It’s cold and rainy. It’s also about 10 weeks out from our last frost date which for us is around April 10th. I’ve been reading up on all sorts of things veggie gardening this winter. A resource I’ve found a lot of value in is the University of Missouri Extension’s monthly gardening tips (here is February’s). Important dates in Columbia, Missouri: Mid-January = 12 Weeks … Continue reading Vegetable Garden Planning – February 2021
Vegetable Gardening – Ugh
My veggie gardens always disappoint. I’ve tried several methods since moving to Columbia, MO. First, I just tried normal raised beds. Then, within those beds, I tried square foot gardening. I am never happy with the results. The raised beds tend to dry out too quickly. The plants get pretty crowded and weeding is difficult. I eye my friends’ gardens with envy, what am I … Continue reading Vegetable Gardening – Ugh
2020 Garden Reflections
Gardening season is pretty much done for now. I planted a lot of bulbs for spring and called it a day. I still have to clean up a bit and mulch (when the weather gets a bit nicer for a day or two) but I am otherwise in hibernation along with my garden until March. The pandemic, protests, and politics made it difficult to devote … Continue reading 2020 Garden Reflections
Seed Harvesting
Why I’ve decided to stop wasting money on easy to propagate plants, especially those with easy to harvest seeds. I include some how tos regarding larkspur and poppies. Continue reading Seed Harvesting
Dirty Britches 