Potato chitting on St. Paul's East Side!

The 2026 season is currently in a "wait and watch" mode. I began chitting russet potatoes in late February to jumpstart growth, but today's April 2nd snow on St. Paul’s East Side has pushed our planting goal back at least two weeks.

Currently, I’m running a window-light trial comparing USDA-certified potatoes (robust green sprouts) against organic Target potatoes (distinct purple sprouts). Once the ground thaws, these will move to grow bags in the back garden to track yield differences between the two sources.

More to come!

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!