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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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$600+ Harvest on a $325 Budget: My 2026 St. Paul, MN Garden ROI
As the summer on St. Paul's East Side winds down, it’s time to evaluate the season's yield. This past weekend's haul of potatoes, tomatoes, and cucumbers pushed the total past a major milestone: over $600 in produce harvested this year! Started this season
Too Many Seeds! Vacuum Sealing My 2026 Garden Surplus in St. Paul, MN
So this year, I went a little overboard on seed packets, and now it’s time to take stock and winterize the surplus. After cataloging my inventory, I vacuum-sealed the packets to store in the freezer until spring. If you plan to freeze seed surplus, keep a few precautions
Sunday FUNDAY! Calling It a Season | St. Paul East Side Garden (MN)
It's Sunday FUNDAY! The (likely) final edition for 2026. Since it's about mid-September, it’s time to start wrapping up the season on St. Paul’s East Side. Broccoli is bolting, the last batch of cool-season peas is coming in, and the leafy greens
Sunday FUNDAY: How My St. Paul Garden Is Transitioning in Mid-August
It's mid-August, and the growing season is winding down. I'm at the point where I put less time & effort into weeding and maintenance and just let things go as they will. Do not get me wrong, I'll continue to weed and maintain