#home and garden tips

[toyastales]

A delightful garden wall!

[chokrihizem]

Starting seeds indoors is a crucial step for any aspiring gardener looking to get a head start on the growing season. While it may seem like an extra effort, the benefits far outweigh the initial investment of time and resources. This comprehensive guide aims to walk you through the entire process of starting seeds indoors, from understanding the importance to reaping the rewards of a successful indoor seed-starting venture. By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to successfully start your seeds indoors, setting the stage for a bountiful and thriving garden. Let's embark on this green journey together!

How to Start Seeds Indoors

[n1et]

I just got a cane and oh my god, my entire body is shaking. It's as if I was standing up for all my life and just sat down. Life changing decision to just go and get one, and it only costed 34 PLN, I could get like a single burger with no sides or drink for that. Solid oak, admittedly about 3cm too long but I'm gonna trim it in a sec.

And I never even had big issues with my legs, just a slight left hip joint problem, nothing painful, 99% of the time I didn't notice it. But I guess it was just overworked and stiff all this time? Even my tension headaches got slightly better.

If you feel like you have ANY issues with your legs just get a cane, or even go to a medical store and try it out for 10 minutes, you don't even have to buy it at first. The investment is so low and the difference is potentially massive.

I can't believe I waited over 4 years to do this.

[gardening-guy]

oli's homemade fertilizer tea recipe

@tomorrowsgardennc mentioned in their holy grail garlic post my homemade banana peel soup fertilizer, and i wanted to elaborate more on it!

the original idea comes from my art mentor, who practices home witchcraft and is a beautiful artist & photographer (check her out here). she taught me to soak banana peels in water in a sunny spot for a day and then to compost the banana peels (or let the critters get them) and use the liquid afterwards to water my plants. it gives them a great boost of potassium!

but!!! i took it a step further! i won't show pictures bc it gets kinda gross looking, but i have this big jug (used to make alcoholic drink mix in it for parties but now it's for gardening) that i fill with banana peels, crushed eggshells, used coffee grounds, old tea bags, and little houseplant clippings (mostly extra basil tbh) and water most importantly. i let it steep as a fertilizer tea for at least a day, shaking occasionally. when a plant needs fertilizing, i strain out a bit of the liquid, adding the strained bits back in, and mix it with a bit of water (or just this fertilizer tea itself).

up above is a photo of a cup of the strained fertilizer tea that i was using to fertilize a pothos houseplant today :) this fertilizer is my ride or die, it has yet to fail me!!! and it helps incorporate a bunch of my most used kitchen scraps (being coffee ground, tea bags, eggs, and lil fresh herb bits) into something for my plants! the coffee grounds provide nitrogen, eggs provide calcium, banana peels provide potassium, and there are other benefits.

i use this for my houseplants, my outdoor plants, my crops, literally everything :)

lmk if you try out my homemade fertilizer tea!!!

[tomorrowsgardennc]

🚨 GARDENING PSA: Mulch Alternative 🚨

ok, so it's that time of year where everyone on all the medias of socialing are saying leave the leaves, use leaves as mulch, and they are all ABSOLUTELY RIGHT DO NOT IGNORE THEM!!

but for those who either live in apartments or cookie-cutter homes where they tore down all the trees and then planted crape myrtles along the main road and nowhere else (iykyk), then there is a solution for y'all, too.

get yo'self a paper shredder! or find someone that has one and steal their remnants. altho highly recommend at least you feeding the shredder yourself, be it yours or someone elses. just because a shredder can destroy it, doesn't mean it can be composted. CDs, for example. but also glossy or magazine paper CANNOT be used. either cardboard devoided of any tape or matte or office paper.

i used some leaves for the strawberries i'm keeping outside in pots when i planted them about a week ago, but for the ones in the greenhouse i was too tired today to walk down the hill to the shed and grab the mower and mulch leaves so i just went into my craft room and shredded some things that are in my gigantic pile to be shredded and called it a day. i bought a shredder specifically for compost (soon to be chicken coop bedding) and i love it. i mean, the pile to shred is bigger than the shredder, but that's a me problem not a you problem. you need a mulch alternative. therefore i present to you, my friend, the shredder.

happy shredding!

[soymilktemplates]

my houseplant tracker notion template <3 get it from my etsy!!!

[androdconstruction]

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.

~ Alfred Austin

[aniah-who]

I have a vision, and it's green (:

For those of you who don't know me, hi— I'm Aniah (: and I have a pretty big green thumb; and by this, I really just mean that I'm a proud plant mom. From succulents to vines, from palms to trees, I have it. However, recently, I've grown an itch to add an additional category of plants to the family- kitchen herbs! I'm super excited to get into the rhythm of research and even more excited to go shopping once I complete my Herbs-To-Buy list! A few herbs that have already added to my list are Oregano, Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley, Dill, Basil, and Sage. If you guys have any tips or recommendations at all regarding ideal herbs or just gardening in general, feel free to drop a comment! By the way, these will all be indoors <3

[1000-life-hacks]

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[stonemart]

5 Feet Wall Mounted Granite Fountain With 3 feet White Marble Buddha Idol For Home Decor And Garden Decor

[thestudentfarmer]

It's wet and rainy today, so I'll be cooking today and staying indoors to keep warm and dry :)

I'm cooking some acorn and delicata/jester squash in the oven for making noodles and soup broth.

I'll be taking the seeds from both to make some seeds snacks.

Frybread is in the making and I started some pork loin in green sauce In the crockpot~

Breakfast will be made soon. A lovely scrambled eggs (from our hens), chopped jalapeno and a lil shredded cheddar. Plus a leftover chopped seasoned potato (I like to make extra when I cook them for supper so we have quick fried potatos in the morning:) )

More later, when ibhave some pics :) Stay safe, warm and dry :)

🌱🌧 Happy Homesteading and cooking 🌧🌱

12.22.2023

[chokrihizem]

Pruning might seem like a small task, but it can make a big difference in how your melon plants perform. By understanding how your plants grow and using the right pruning techniques, you can enjoy earlier flowering, more melons, and a healthier garden overall.

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[c2e1-book]

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[askwhatsforlunch]

Growing and Gardening: Growing Potatoes

I had attempted to grow potatoes before, and even harvested a few; but no attempt was as successful as this year’s! And I’m not even done digging yet!

It all started on a cold January day. A local farmer was going around neighbourhoods in my town, selling his produce. A bit pricey perhaps; but excellent quality, and because he only sold in large amounts, I ended up with some twenty-five kilos of potatoes (in addition to fifteen of carrots, ten of white and five of red onions!)

It kept rather well in the garage, and the vegetables were delicious. But even in the dead of Winter, there are so many potatoes two people can eat!

Thus they started shrivelling and growing sprouts! Perfect, I thought; then, I could plant them!

And so I did! On the 29th of March, I prepared the place I would plant them in, a large iron garden bin, where I had grown and harvested the last of the Mesclun. One thing to always remember when growing vegetables is to rotate your crops; you cannot grow the same type of vegetables in the same spot two years in a row. The previous crop will have taken most the the nutrients they need, leaving very little left in the soil, and your next harvest, if any, might not be as bountiful... Luckily, different crops need different nutrients from the soil they grow in; hence the rotation. Tubers (like potatoes), for instance, will appreciate a soil formerly hosting brassicaceae (like cabbage, kale, etc...) or leafy greens (like lettuce or spinach).

I tilled the soil thoroughly, and mixed in good soil and compost to amend it. I left it for a few days.

Then, on the 4th of April, I planted my sprouted potatoes. I had eight (8) of them, and arranged four (4) on two levels, so the bottom ones would not be right underneath the top ones. There was about 15cm/5.5″ of soil mixture between both levels.

I covered them with about as much soil mixture (15cm/5.5″). I watered thoroughly. It is also important to have a good drainage, if you grow potatoes in a container, or they will rot. A few years back, I had hammered in four holes in this iron bin, and it wasn’t easy; but very much worth the effort! 

Then, I watered regularly only when the April showers were scarce! After a couple of weeks, potato stalks and leaves were starting growing in the bin.

And after a month and a half (on the 16th of May), they were tall and luscious and very leafy!!! From then on, it is very easy to take care of them. Water when the soil gets dry to the touch, trim the leaves a little when they become yellow.

You can also sow herbs at the  feet of your potatoes. They may improve their taste and protect them against aphids. Cilantro and thyme are good companions. I only managed a very small bunch of Cilantro. Because they are in a bin, and the Cilantro stalks are significantly thinner and smaller than the potatoes’; they do not get as much light as they would if you planted and sowed in a Veg Patch.

That said, harvesting potatoes in a bin is heaps more convenient! You know where they all are; you just need to dig them out!

I dug about 840 grams/1.85 pound New Potatoes (harvested about three and a half month after planting); and left the greenest, leafiest stalks in the bin to harvest later, and perhaps have bigger spuds! I might also try to sow more, as there is enough light for it now!

I am so happy with this harvest of small (some really tiny!) to medium Garden Potatoes, though. Their skin is thin, and once scrubbed, don’t they look pretty?And their flesh is beautiful and tasty!

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[royhalls]

Extensive Front Yard Landscaping!

Transforming the front yard has been a rewarding journey. The expansive area now features lush greenery, a well-maintained fence, and a beautifully designed landscape. The fresh, open space enhances the property's curb appeal and creates a welcoming atmosphere. It's a perfect blend of nature and structure. 🌳🏡✨