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Welcome to PhalenPlot.com! This site was created to share tips and tricks from several years of experience, as well as the seasonal progress of my vegetable garden on St. Paul’s East Side in Minnesota. More to come real soon!
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3-Minute Timelapse: Planting My Garden on St. Paul's East Side!
Check out this timelapse I made last Thursday!
Minnesota Gardeners: How to Protect Your Container Veggies from the Overnight Chill
Don't let this week's daytime sun fool you! Looking at the forecast for St. Paul, and we;re trapped in a pattern of overnight lows dipping below 50° degrees fahrenheit for the next few days. If you're planting your garden or veggies this weekend
2026 Garden Kickoff: The Main Bed & Containers Are All OFFICIALLY Ready!
Everything is set! Seeds in the ground & every row marked, containers filled with all the transplants and seeds. Now, we just wait and watch it grow. The Main Bed (Direct Sown): • Lettuce & Arugula • Carrots • Broccoli • Snap Peas • Cucumbers • Zucchini • Kale & Cabbage Containers and Grow Bags: • 10 lbs
Garden Update: Planting Day on St. Paul’s East Side!
Planting day is finally here! I picked up all the remaining herbs and veggies last night, planning to move them outdoors to their permanent homes now that the Minnesota weather is finally cooperating. I've got a massive collection of seeds to plant in the ground as well. Take