What a week! Spent a few days away from the garden, and boom! Tomatoes and coming in hot, broccoli florets are getting big look ready to go, and the cucumbers are trying to break out of their designated 'patch' space.
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Take a look at a few of this week's highlights below.
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
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
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
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
