Spring has sprung, and there's more to get done. With my limited time right now, I grabbed a few hours to do some pruning and cleaning chores around the meadow. I share some of my thoughts as I go and dream of growing more food, too. Five Reasons to Prune Fruit Trees in your Home Orchard (from Gemini) More and Better Fruit: Pruning encourages trees to focus energy … [Read more...] about More Spring Cleaning and Pruning (Making Progress)
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Seed Starting Mix Sifting Hack
I built my own sifter a few summers ago, and it works great for sifting compost. However, it just didn't work well for the finer needs, like seed-starting mix. So, I went back to the drawing board, looking for a cheap and easy way to sift soil and make seedling mix. Why Is Seed Starting Mix So Important? A seed starting mix is vital because it provides the initial … [Read more...] about Seed Starting Mix Sifting Hack
How I (Finally) Started Seeds for Spring
Save 15% on Seed Starting and other Gardening Gear at Epic Gardening https://michelleinthemea… - March 19-25, 2024. 5 Tips For Starting Seeds from Gemini 1. Start with the Right Seeds Easy Growers: Begin with seeds that germinate quickly and are relatively fuss-free. Great options include radishes, beans, zinnias, sunflowers, and marigolds. Choose What You'll … [Read more...] about How I (Finally) Started Seeds for Spring
First Sunrise of Spring in the Meadow 2024 [TIMELAPSE]
Brrrr, Spring 2024 has rolled in more like a mid-winter morning here in Northeast Florida. I had to bundle up for garden work today, so while I was getting ready to go, set up the camera to capture the sunrise filtering through the trees. It's a stark difference from just 3 months ago when the trees were all bare. Nature is amazing. Enjoy! Preparing Your … [Read more...] about First Sunrise of Spring in the Meadow 2024 [TIMELAPSE]
Will It Cave? Testing The New Birdies 2.0 Garden Bed Support
Save 15% on Birdies Garden Bed https://michelleinthemea... from March 19 to March 25, 2024, applies automatically to Birdies Garden Beds and select items. No coupon codes are required - automatic discount at check out. What is hugelkultur? This German word, pronounced hoo-gell-culture or hoo-gull-culture, refers to a cool way to fill raised beds that are practically … [Read more...] about Will It Cave? Testing The New Birdies 2.0 Garden Bed Support