Long ago, I followed the "rules" of gardening. Such as using a measuring tape to ensure I planted my seeds and plants correctly "x" apart, as dictated by the back of the seed packet, or on the start's tag. But as I got deeper into gardening, I started squeezing more in, wherever I found space,… Continue reading Gardening 101: Why Density Planting Matters
Tag: Container Gardening
The First Crop Planted
At the end of February, Kirk and I drove across the United States in our RV. When we got there, it was to our new home in West Virginia. We were there a couple of days, and then we flew back to Washington State to get ready for the big move back East. During those… Continue reading The First Crop Planted
The Second Half of May In the Garden
As I mentioned on May 16th, it has been a learning month for me in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia. The weather started very hot in May, with numerous thunderstorms, but as the month progressed, particularly into the 3rd and 4th weeks, it changed. It got cooler. No complaints on that, though. It made… Continue reading The Second Half of May In the Garden
Halfway Thru May In The Garden
It's been a learning month for me in growing in the ShenandoahValley of West Virginia. I've had some big success, but also some losses, where I had to tell myself to cut my loss, pull, and replant something else better suited. Learning a new grow zone is worth it, but it's also a huge and… Continue reading Halfway Thru May In The Garden
Easy Vegetables To Raise In Grow Bags
When we were full-on homesteading at our place on Whidbey Island, I would periodically get someone posting on Facebook or Instagram, "Must be nice to have land. Most people live in an (insert apartment, condo, no backyard, etc)". The thing is, I have grown nearly every way there is - that is how deep my… Continue reading Easy Vegetables To Raise In Grow Bags