Just over a year ago I started onion seeds at completely the wrong time of year. It was too hot, I knew it was too hot, and I did it anyway. Today we dig the whole bed up and find out how badly that went. Short version: not great. A lot came up, not much stuck. The...
In May, these Zinnia beauties were in all their glory, but their glory days are over. Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you’re interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to find them and make a purchase. These...
What if your backyard didn’t feel like a chore, but like a partner? For many of us, the dream of a lush harvest is often sidelined by the reality of stubborn, poor-quality soil and the physical toll of bending over ground-level rows. If you’ve ever walked...
The perfect garden soil isn’t something you can simply pull off a retail shelf in a heavy plastic bag. In fact, many expensive “potting mixes” are little more than overpriced peat moss that leaves your vegetables hungry by mid-summer. If you want a...
Key takeaways A Florida raised bed can produce food through three seasons each year. Spring suits warm-season crops like beans and cucumbers, while summer suits heat-tolerant crops, soil solarization, or cover crops. Fall and winter suit broccoli, carrots, and leafy...
