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Offering various gardening consulting-garden design, raised bed building, irrigation design/set up, plant starts, harvest/preservation education and much more!

All of the rain has been tough for some of our plants, but it surely will be a good carrot year 😍 🥕
06/23/2025

All of the rain has been tough for some of our plants, but it surely will be a good carrot year 😍 🥕

🌷Spring is here, and so is seed starting!🌷Does anyone else get a little stressed when it’s time to start the INSANE numb...
03/30/2025

🌷Spring is here, and so is seed starting!🌷
Does anyone else get a little stressed when it’s time to start the INSANE number of seeds you’ve bought? Are you tight on space, working with a budget, or just genuinely dislike seed starting cells (like me)? Well, let me show you my favorite seed starting method!

Yes, I know they look like brownies😂This is actually a modified version of soil blocking that I find SO much easier, faster, and way more affordable—you don’t have to spend $20–$80 on a blocker! The best part? This method can be adapted to any container you have. I’ve even used Tupperware and rotisserie chicken containers! Plus, I feel like my seedlings are less likely to get root-bound compared to cells, which means healthier plants in the end.

What you’ll need:

-Your choice of seed starting mix
-Water
-Lipped containers
-A spatula, bread scraper, or even a butter knife (anything to help smooth the soil)
-Plastic wrap or dome lids to help create humidity

Instructions:

-Start by pre-wetting your seed starting medium until when you squeeze a clump in your hand, water should run out and the soil should form into a little ball.

-Take your lipped container (I bought mine off Amazon and reuse them each year), and pack your seed starting mix until it’s level with the top of the container.

-Use your spatula or bread scraper to slice lines all the way down to the bottom of the container. I like to start in the center and work my way out to keep the blocks as even as possible. The goal is for the soil to stay together in blocks with minimal crumbling (though some crumbling is inevitable). If it turns into a crumbly mess, you need more water!

-I typically make 18–24 blocks per tray, but it depends on how much space each seedling will need.

-To plant the seeds, poke a hole with a skewer or toothpick, then gently pack the soil back around the seed.

-After planting the seeds, I prefer to cover with plastic wrap or humidity domes and place the tray on a germination mat to speed up the process. Just be sure to remove once you start the see the seedlings pop up!

-I don’t usually pot things up unless the weather isn’t cooperating and my starts are outgrowing their block. As long as the soil is damp enough, you can gently pull apart any roots if needed.

I hope your seed starting goes smoothly, and happy planting!

This gardening year was one of our most challenging yet. In May I fell and broke my foot and could not put weight on it ...
10/23/2024

This gardening year was one of our most challenging yet. In May I fell and broke my foot and could not put weight on it for several weeks. I spent all summer on a knee crutch, in a boot, and doing physical therapy. AKA a gardeners worst nightmare! 😣Thankfully we had most things planted out before the break and still managed a sizeable harvest. This year has made me even more grateful for the infrastructure of raised beds and irrigation! I look forward to next year and am already daydreaming about spring 😍

Harvesting is in full swing around here! (Peep the size of the broccoli compared to the knife 👀) Not only do we offer ga...
05/23/2024

Harvesting is in full swing around here! (Peep the size of the broccoli compared to the knife 👀) Not only do we offer garden consulting & installation, we also offer preservation lessons & education! Give us a holler if you need some help and happy growing!
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We have an excess of onion starts we grew from seed and tons of Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts tha...
04/09/2024

We have an excess of onion starts we grew from seed and tons of Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts that would need planted out asap. Onion starts 12 for $1 and brassicas 4 for $1. Located in Brookville near the KOA

What a magical day! Watched the eclipse, prepped and amended beds, re-mulched pathways, and planted onions. Gardening s...
04/09/2024

What a magical day! Watched the eclipse, prepped and amended beds, re-mulched pathways, and planted onions. Gardening season is just around the corner! Give us a call for a consult or install quote!
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📱 ☎️📞 🥬🍅🥕Let's talk plants!
02/22/2024

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Let's talk plants!

Installed a couple of GORGEOUS cedar raised beds for a client! So excited to see what they grow and feel so fortunate to...
02/16/2024

Installed a couple of GORGEOUS cedar raised beds for a client! So excited to see what they grow and feel so fortunate to be a part of their gardening journey 🍅🥕🥬

Need a last minute Valentine's idea for your special someone? Message us for a garden consult so they can have a dreamy ...
02/14/2024

Need a last minute Valentine's idea for your special someone? Message us for a garden consult so they can have a dreamy growing arch this summer!🌷🍓🩷

02/06/2024

Raised Beds vs In-Ground
There are advantages and downsides to both, so let's talk about it!🌿

Pros to raised beds:
-Less w**d pressure. We'll never fully escape w**ds, unfortunately, but raised beds are much easier to maintain
-Prevent excessive bending with an elevated work height
-Improved soil drainage and less soil compaction
-Soil warms faster, which can help extend the growing season
-Can help prevent diseases and pests and provide control over soil quality
-Ability to grow even if you have poor native soil
-Gorgeous to look at 😍

Cons to raised beds:
-More upfront costs in materials
-Can dry out more easily if not watered enough
-Can require maintenance over the years depending on construction material
-Can limit growing space

Pros to in-ground beds:
-Larger growing space
-Less upfront costs

Cons to in-ground beds:
-Likely will need to till annually, which can cause potential disruption in soil microbiome.
-Can have drainage issues that can lead to plant diseases
-Higher w**d pressure

🌿Both are great options to gardening! These choices can be hard to make, but let us help you get started with a free quote or a garden coaching session! 937-903-5335

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