Yesterday I pulled out one of my sets of grow lights so I could get a start on winter gardening. Yep, this year I’m going to try to continue gardening during the winter months. This is kind of a new adventure for me so I’m pretty excited. Last month I planted fava beans {for a cover crop} Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – What to Plant in Your Fall Vegetable Garden
This morning I started the process of planning out my fall vegetable garden. Normally I wouldn’t be so gung- ho about fall planting, but since I’m trying to grow 2,000 pounds of vegetables this year, I figured I needed to get my act together pretty quick. Even if it is only mid-July. In addition to Read More >>
How to Grow Your Own Food: Using Grow Lights to Start Seedlings
I don’t think 2 sets of grow lights are going to cut it. I am having to resist the urge to buy another set. I can’t take the Seattle rain any longer. I want to start gardening now! Do you hear me Mother Nature? Now. Now. Now. My goodness. Another day another downpour. At least Read More >>
Planting Tomato Seeds With Grow Lights
I spent my entire morning planting heirloom tomato seeds. Enough for 120 plants. I hope I’ll have enough {seriously, what if it’s not enough?}. I have big plans to can salsa, tomato sauce, maybe even try to can some homemade ketchup and BBQ sauce as well. Bottom line… I need a boat load of tomatoes. Read More >>