D.5d ago
It was a warm day, so I finally fully uncovered and weeded my bed and planted some spring crops..probably a little late on those, but I'm sure it will work out. I pulled out a bunch of bittercress and mugwort, which I harvested for salads and tea. The mugwort is drying right now. Then, I cleared some space and sowed French Breakfast and Cherry Belle radishes, dragon carrots, upland cress, mache, miner's lettuce and Evergreen Hardy White scallions. I'm experimenting with sowing the fast radishes on top of the carrots, to save space and keep the soil loose. We'll see if it works. The cold-tolerant greens maybe should have been sown earlier, or kept for overwintering greens, but we'll see what happens. Meanwhile, the kales and sage are fairly happy for now, the garlic seems to be having a great time, both rosemarys are not thrilled, and about four daikon are still hanging on to bolt. I also noticed one of my strawberry plants has some blooms. If it's doing that this early, maybe I can assume they're a June-bearing variety and try to go from there.
#nature #gardening #zone6b #zone7a #allotment #raisedbeds
James NCoTMar 15

Allotment 2026
Went to the (new) allotment. It was super muddy. Digging over a set of smaller raised beds was much easier than a whole plot though.

The onions we planted earlier are growing properly, and I dumped three bags of manure on the potato box.
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Allotment 2026

Went to the (new) allotment. It was super muddy. Digging over a set of smaller raised beds was much easier than a whole plot though. The onions we planted earlier are growing properly, and I dumped three bags of manure on the potato box.

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reform schoolFeb 27
Big day for the #raisedBeds. I made #diy bamboo frames and completed planting everything in the shown February plan (h/t growVeg) except for under the archway. I need to rethink that space because I may not have killed all of the chu chu I was given in October, so how does everything fit now? My 18 potatoes are planted--I think the remaining 82 can go to the neighbors with chickens and a rooster. Previously planted, garlic is coming up! Nothing from the previously sown carrots & greens yet. It should be a good Spring.
#garden #gardening #porto #portugal #growityourself #organic
reform schoolFeb 19
Black krim tomatoes planted 27 January (3 weeks ago) in the greenhouse. The yellow cherry tomatoes just came up. No proof of life from the hot peppers yet, but someone has to take the bronze.
Today I've direct sown garlic, lettuce, rocket, and carrots in the raised beds. It's not terribly photogenic at this stage, but I am thrilled to get some pauses in the rain. Let's get this garden party started #gardening #greenhouse #raisedbeds
reform schoolFeb 16
Compost turning day! The bins are stacked pallet collars, .8 m x 1.2 m (about 2.5' x 4' in freedom units 😉) The first one I filled with fallen fruit and yard clippings, and it is now drastically reduced in size and smells like compost. I should give it more time and material, but a good start. The middle was grass clippings, which I expected to let dry and use as mulch. Nope. Nothing is dry this winter. Once I peeled back the top layer, it's a bit of muck. It's breaking down more than planned but needs more air to do it well. I will absolutely put it to use! One board has already popped right off the purchased lids. DIY tetanus anyone? I do not have a replacement plan yet. Cardboard is done.done.done in all 14 beds. #gardening #compost #raisedbeds #organic #diy
smallsolarFeb 13

#Garden plans made, going into my raised beds: potatoes, parsnips, beetroot, celeriac, sweetcorn, tomatoes and Brussel sprouts. I was going to try courgettes in some pots due to space.

Also thinking of doing a #hydroponic experiment again this year, last year I tried #aeroponics but might try a hydroponic wall with lettuce etc.

#gardening #vegetables #raisedbeds

DoomsdaysCWFeb 1

Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!

How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix

Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo

"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"

Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes

#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix

How to Make Peat-Free Potting Mixes: Sustainable Recipes for Eco-Friendly Gardening — Wild Revival Garden & Home

Discover how to create your own peat-free potting mixes with our easy-to-follow guide, perfect for gardeners looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Peat extraction contributes to environmental degradation, but with the right ingredients, you can make high-quality, eco-friendly potting mixes th

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ChrisDec 20
Pulled the plants out and got the last of the 6 raised beds assembled and in place today, and filled it (and the others) with a mix of branches, sticks, cardboard, paper, leaves, etc. They’re not perfectly level but they’re close enough! I’ll need to add somewhere between 5-10T of soil in the spring (calculations & hernia pending), but we’re looking good!
#garden #gardening #gardeningUS #gardeningfun #raisedbeds
ChrisOct 15
The #DuchessofWestEnd observing the fruits of her daddy’s labor.
#Cats #CatsOfPixelfed #CatsOfMastodon #FediPets #FediCats #FluffyCat #FluffyCats #NorwegianForestCat #WedgieCat #garden #gardening #RaisedBeds
ChrisOct 14
Took me all day and I ran out of sunlight, but I got the 5th bed in. Holy hell that was a LOT more work than I expected.

And I’ve got maybe 1T of gravel left to move. RIP my back.

#DIY #garden #gardening #RaisedBeds #backyard #exercise