Have you begun thinking about a spring garden? There's no better time than now to begin a garden! The action put in will reap benefits for years to come but the most important part, is to start. While there are many ways to start gardening, in this article I will specifically address the what, why, and how's of composting. What is composting Composting is the act of turning organic matter (food...
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My sage plant may have mildew
Today I noticed some shiny white spots on my new sage plant. It has been growing in this SIP for about 4 weeks. I researched online and determined there could be a few causes. Before I add any fungicides, I will do preventative maintenance. I first wanted to thin out the plant. This will allow more airflow into the plant and encourage new growth. I took some cuttings and will prepare them for...
How to make an easy grow table
This grow table will provide you with the right environment to grow thriving nutritious micro greens. This table is great for seed germination, nurse future transplants, among many other things. What you need: Folding table1/2in Insulation BoardChristmas lights or heat mat (what I use)Stones or bricks1/8in plywood sheetDuct tapeTemperature controller (what I recommend)Timer Light source (what I...
How to grow micro greens
Microgreens are a simple and affordable way to get into indoor home gardening. Microgreens are high in nutrition and grow within 1-2 weeks. In this post I will lay out everything you need to know to have a successful in a microgreens grow. What you will need: Easy micro greens grow table (click here to see how I create this space)2, 10x20 trays (what I recommend)Microgreen seeds (a variety pack,...