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Baby oh baby

by plantgirl on June 14, 2008

Thought I would post while I still can … I am now 38 weeks (as of tomorow) pregnant - and my ability to bend has vanished. My beets are almost ready, and there has been consistent cold weather here in Utah (where are you summer??) which means that my spring plants are still doing good. Am glad I don’t have to worry about [click to continue...]

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Garden Update and Cool Tomato Planter

by plantgirl on May 14, 2008

It’s been a little chilly lately - not bad but definitely jacket weather. I’ve been too lazy to try figuring out a cover for the squares I planted seeds in - beets & spinach - tried regular old plastic weighed down with rocks but it got too windy. Maybe I’ll just see what happens?

growing onions

Growing Onions:

Here is a pic of my sad looking onions. I started these in the burpee self watering seed starter and I’m not impressed. Of course, watering them with soft water supposedly doesn’t help - but I also think they were overwatered. Anyways, thought I’d give it a shot - looks like a few will survive at least. [click to continue...]

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SFG with all squares filled

by plantgirl on May 13, 2008

And here (finally) is my square foot garden - 4 2×2 boxes - [click to continue...]

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Strawberry & Rose Fever

by plantgirl on May 11, 2008

Maybe it’s because I’m in the fruit craving stage of my pregnancy but I’m starting to wish I could plant all my sfg boxes with strawberries! I have 5 squares already planted with them and 1 large container - and I’m looking for another one. I’d really like one like my Mom used to have - [click to continue...]

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Drip Water System

by plantgirl on May 6, 2008

Since I am well known for killing plants off by forgetting to water them, and I actually wanted my plants to live in my brand new SFG, hubby installed a drip watering system for me. It is attached to a timer and gives my plants the perfect amount of water. I’ve heard people complain that Square Foot Garden’s [click to continue...]

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