Happy Spring everyone! I can't believe it's finally here! I'm a bit late to the seed-purchasing extravaganza this season, but just in case you are not finished shopping yet, I'd like to share with you where I buy my seeds and why. Disclaimer: I receive no profits or products from any of the companies mentioned …
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Not sure how to eat radish seed pods? Pickle them!
This spring was unusually hot, and that's probably why a lot of my colder weather crops (radish, bok choy, spinach, arugula...) went to flower way to early. I've been staring at all those seed pods on the radishes, wondering what to do with them. Yes, I can (and will) save some seed for planting next …
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Review: Bagged potting soils and mixes
In the previous years, I kept buying bagged soil (whichever looked most appealing on a certain day in a certain store) without taking the time to take notes on which ones were better, or which were a complete waste of money. But not this time! This spring, I set out to test a variety of …
Earth Day Post: Why garden in the city?
Hello and happy Earth Day! I know, I know, I'm a few days late, but hey, every day is Earth Day on this blog 🙂 I figured this is a good point in time to write about why I believe it is so important to generate as much green space as possible in big cities. …