FLASHBACK: I Once Grew a Zucchini That Weighed Almost 7 LBS!

Quick flashback from the archives - to the time I grew a zucchini that weighed over SIX LBS!

The pictures say it all! This bad boy was the size of our elder Morkie, Zooey, born way back in 2013. My wife thought it would be hilarious to stage a photo shoot like we were announcing a newborn.

This wasn't unprecedented either, I've got a knack for growing oversized zucch'.

We'll see how this season goes!

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

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3-Minute Timelapse: Planting My Garden on St. Paul's East Side!

Minnesota Gardeners: How to Protect Your Container Veggies from the Overnight Chill

2026 Garden Kickoff: The Main Bed & Containers Are All OFFICIALLY Ready!

Garden Update: Planting Day on St. Paul’s East Side!