Urban Farming | Face Planting

My First Raised-Bed Garden

It was neither the best of times, nor the worst of times. It was mid-May, 2020. The pandemic was in full-bloom, but we were still optimistic that it would be over by the end of summer. Toilet paper was still… Continue Reading →

How to “Harden Off” Your Seedlings

seedlings hardening off outdoors before planting

Are you a “Helicopter (Plant) Parent”? If so, it may be time that you cut the cord and let your seedlings go forth and find reasons to hate you (while still dependent on you) until they can figure out how… Continue Reading →

March 20, 2021 0

Fear the (Carolina) Reaper!

In Which We Attempt to Grow “Stupid Hot” Carolina Reaper Peppers and “Dangerous Hot” Ghost Peppers from seeds in Seattle.

March 17, 2021 0

Getting Spicy in Quarantine

Planting a peck of hot peppers to make pepper poppers. Will they grow in the Seattle shade?

March 14, 2021 0

Battle of the Seedlings!

Two teams of seedlings enter. Only ONE will win the battle of GREENHOUSEDOME!

March 11, 2021 0

Red (& Yellow & Orange) Hot Chili Peppers

Operation Hot Pepper: Planting the first round of Hot and Crazy Hot peppers. Next up: Stupid Hot and Dangerous Hot Peppers.

March 8, 2021 0

Spring is Coming.

Planting the first seeds for the 2021 vegetable garden. Trying out the Jiffy Seed Starting Greenhouse Kits with peat pellets. Are they better, worse, or about the same as seeding in dirt or potting soil?

February 26, 2021 0

Figuring Out How Plants Work

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