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Garden fun 5, soil follow-up

So far … a follow-up on Back to the Roots, No Peat/Peat Free, Potting Soil. seems to provide balanced nutrition. That is observed by the variety of seeds started and that they all appear healthy. seems to be non-compacting and … Continue reading

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Garden fun 2026, 4: report on no-peat soil and seed snails

Want to give a quick report on how the No-Peat Potting Soil from Home Depot is working as well as report on seed snails at this stage. Big thumbs up, thus far! Yes, Back to the Roots (peat-free) Potting Mix … Continue reading

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Garden fun 3: cold frames

A friend/neighbor is DIY exemplar and always looking for a project around his home or otherwise. When asked, he was happy to build a few cold frames for me. Yay! Two designs; each is in consideration of the sun’s track … Continue reading

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Garden fun 2026: 2, learning

First two seed snails were rolled this morning for slow germinators: chard, cilantro, and parsley. I put all three kinds of seeds in one roll, plus one for cilantro alone. It also grows in the garden on its own. Great … Continue reading

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Garden fun 2026, 1: no peat and seed snails

Yesss. It’s on your mind, too, isn’t it?! A new season: its fun, creativity, beauty, bounty, and Life buzzing, bursting, sprouting, singing. Can’t wait! And, so, I’m not; that is to say, now is the time to: Think about seed … Continue reading

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