I just love this video. It shows you how to build a self-watering container with a Tupperware container and water bottles you would normally just throw away. Unlike in the DIY container plans I found before, the only tool you need here is a knife. Amazing – enjoy!

I finished transplanting today. This included the carrots, lettuce, dill, peas, and peppers. Somewhat belatedly, as I was working, I remembered that at one point I had started broccolini plants. Hmm. I looked around…none that I could tell, but how would I know what they look like anyway? I’m used to seeing the end product, [...]

This post is a little delayed since my digital camera has been missing and I wanted to include pictures, but better late than never! You may remember that in my earlier post, I talked about my plans to start seeds, and what I had done so far. Here’s a recap of what I did:

I planted [...]

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve decided to start a garden this year. I’m still debating whether I will do a raised bed / square foot garden, or if I will go with a semi self-watering container garden. I might start some seeds in a raised bed garden and also add some containers [...]

The snow may be on the ground now, but in a few short months, the ground will thaw – it’s time to plan a spring garden!
Before I get started, I should state that I’m pretty new to this whole “gardening thing.” I mean, I’ve grown plenty of plants and herbs in pots, but I’ve never [...]