Author: Jess G.
Backyard garden: spring planting tips!
My dad (#theoriginalgreenthumb) always worked with a greenhouse. That meant we could start our seeds super early in the season, usually around March 15, and transplant those “starts” into the outdoor garden when the last frost was through. The greenhouse is not necessary but definitely provides an opportunity to have a longer growing season. Plus it helps keep pests away. That’s been our other challenge: squirrels, mag-pies, rabbits, bugs love to eat our veggies before we do. I’ve been experimenting with natural repellents – I’ve read that rabbits do not like the smell of peppermint, so we will be putting a few drops of peppermint essential oil on cotton balls and place them around the garden. Fingers crossed!
I love the many metaphors + life lessons in growing food in your garden.
– You get what you give: If you want to grow a patch of tomatoes in your backyard that will be ready to eat this summer you have to give… you have to give your time, energy and commitment to helping your tomato grow.
Here are some tips and tricks to get your backyard garden started:
GREENS
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ROOTS
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HERBS
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HOT WEATHER VEGGIES
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Kale
Swiss Chard
Mustard Greens
Spinach
Red Lettuce
Green Lettuce
Asian Greens
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Turnip
Beets
Carrot
Radish
Cabbage
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Leeks
Parsnips
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Green onion
Bulb onion
Cilantro
Parsley
Dill
Basil
German Winter Thyme
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Zucchini
Yellow squash
Butternut Squash
Cherry Tomato
Tomato (sun gold, sweet million)
Cucumber
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So you want to start a blog… I say DO IT!
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Don’t let your bad habits define you.
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