#gardening blog

[wildrungarden]

4/26/24 - Jalapeño update!

[goblin-gardening]

I wanna read there

[third-floor-garden]

welcome to my gardening blog!

hi there! my name's robin, and i live in houston, texas. i've recently taken up gardening as a hobby after having a few succulents over the years, and i'm having a wonderful time learning about plants. i'm very much an amateur, but everyone has to start somewhere, right?

this blog is called "third floor garden" because, as you may have guessed, my apartment is on the third floor of my complex. this means that i have very little space for growing things... but that's okay! i can fit quite a good variety of things up here, even if each one has to stay relatively small!

we've had flowers on our patio before, but i can say that my official "garden" started on march 13th, 2024. here's a photo featuring most of my first plants on my newly-built plant shelf:

talk about humble beginnings! nothing in this photo looks like this anymore. thanks to having an east-facing apartment, my plants get plenty of sunshine, which is making them grow like crazy! i try to take pictures of them every day, and i want to use this blog to keep track of the growth progress of each plant, including when each one is ready for harvesting!

my next post will have a listing of the plants that i currently have growing on my patio. this blog is still a work in progress, so come back soon for more info and pics!

~ robin 🌱

[gardenbd]

Planting tips for optimum fruit tree care

Want to grow a lush, vibrant garden? Here are some essential planting tips to help your plants flourish! ����🌼

Pick the Right Spot ☀️🌑 Some plants thrive in full sun, while others prefer shade. Research your plant’s needs before choosing its home!

Prep the Soil 🌱💧 Healthy soil = happy plants! Enrich your soil with compost or organic matter to improve drainage and provide nutrients.

Timing Matters ⏳🌸 Planting at the right time of year is crucial. Check your region’s planting calendar to maximize success.

Water Wisely 🚿💦 Overwatering can be just as harmful as underwatering! Stick to a consistent schedule and adjust based on weather conditions.

Give Them Space 🌿➡️🌿 Crowded plants compete for nutrients and airflow. Follow spacing guidelines for each plant variety.

Mulch for Moisture 🍂🛡️ A layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and keep weeds at bay.

Companion Planting 🌼🥕 Some plants grow better together! For example, marigolds repel pests, and basil enhances tomato growth.

Keep Pests Away Naturally 🐞🚫 Introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs, or use natural sprays made from neem oil or garlic.

Regular Maintenance ✂️🌾 Prune dead leaves, remove weeds, and rotate crops to keep your garden healthy all season long.

Be Patient & Enjoy the Process 🌿💚 Gardening takes time, but the rewards—fresh flowers, herbs, and veggies—are worth it!

What are your top gardening tips? Share in the comments!

[greenthumbbd123]

5 Best Ways to Water Raised Garden Beds of All Sizes Correctly

Proper watering is crucial for the health of raised garden beds. The frequency and amount of water depend on plant types and environmental factors, but generally, watering every day or two is recommended. It's best to check soil moisture and water only when the top couple of inches feel dry.

5 Ways to Water Raised Garden Beds

Hand Watering:

Drip Irrigation

Soaker Hoses

Sprinklers

Olla Pots

To conserve moisture and reduce watering needs, consider adding a layer of natural mulch over the soil. Monitoring soil moisture regularly and adjusting your watering schedule accordingly will help maintain a healthy raised garden bed.

[goblin-gardening]

The most beautiful garden cottage and cute garden kitty

forever intertwined

source

[bebs-art-gallery]

𝓑𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒚 𝓕𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝓜𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝓕𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝓦𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅

© Malina Dowling

[yardenercom]

How to tell if a sweet gum tree is dying

Worried your sweet gum tree is dying? Our guide covers how to identify common problems like wilting leaves, branch decay, and fungal growth. Plus tips to restore their health through proper care and cultivation practices.

[writerpolls]

*In writing terms, an architect is someone who plots out, plans, and outlines things before drafting. A gardener is someone who takes an initial idea and then just writes, seeing how the idea grows without specific plans.

Some people use the terms “plotter” and “pantser” (as in, going by the seat of their pants) for these writing styles, but I prefer architect and gardener.

[120daysofsodomm]

[wildrungarden]

⭐️Currently reading: The One-Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka ⭐️

‘Just playing or doing nothing at all, children are happy. A discriminating adult, on the other hand, decides what will make him happy, and when these conditions are met he feels satisfied.’

The synopsis calls it ‘Zen and the Art of Farming.’ This book is about his experience over 30 years of using the ‘do-nothing’ farming method. He lets his orchard and rice/barley fields grow wild without any pest controls or fertilizers. That’s the basis of it (kinda?) — but what makes this book amazing is that he goes deep into why it works for him. Explaining why he doesn’t have to use chemicals to treat weeds and pests. Into the full circle of life & how to actually grow ‘natural’ food. We always want bigger and better quality & focus on high yields and money. How disconnected we really are growing from nature in agriculture.

If you aren’t into agriculture or learning about the exact ‘whys’ of his experiences from growing rice, barley & citrus on his personal field —- skip to part 2 of the book. I honestly wouldn’t recommend skipping(it holds a lot of useful information), but after part 2 is where I really got interested.

It’s not only about farming though - it also incorporates our health, diet and how basic our knowledge is as humans. It makes you think.

Even this book being written in 1978 - it still holds up to today. We’ve had all this knowledge since then and we still continue to do industrial agriculture and live/eat the way we do. It’s eye opening, for sure.

I’m not completely finished yet - I have about 40 pages left - but that’s what I think so far ☺️ You should definitely give it a try.

[goblin-gardening]

Dream home 🏡 💭 🌟 ❤️

[etherealyearning]

Linnean House, Missouri Botanical Gardens

[k1tten-m1lk]

[strawberryraviegutz]

Me

[allthingseurope]

Luxembourg Garden, Paris