2023 Garden plans
I’m relatively new to homeownership and garden maintenance, meaning I’m learning as I go.
Our first garden bed.
Filled with a mix of herbs, tomatoes, and peppers!
2023 will be my second year of gardening - the first was successful in the tomato crops, but I needed work (and organization) in other areas.
I have a few goals for this year’s garden:
Keep it organized! I created a visual guide for my seedlings with a timeline in hopes that this will keep me organized now and in the future.
Before transplanting, I will introduce the covered seedlings outdoors for about a week to acclimate to the weather. I didn’t do this for last year’s garden, I think it was detrimental for a few transplants.
Prepare stakes, cages, and trellises prior to transport. Last season, I did not prepare in time which made the tomato plants unstable and heavy.
Trimming! Don’t be afraid to trim off the bottom to help with the weight and growth.
Potting up from the original seedlings tray. I’ll be honest, I was completely unaware of this last year when I started my garden. This year I ordered 4” pots from Amazon for my cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers.
As a last-minute addition, I purchased these grow lights for my seedlings. I was noticing how my cucumbers and zucchini were reaching for the light. I’ve already noticed a difference in the growth from one week!
Grow with the garden. My biggest goal is to remind myself that I’m new to this process. Patience is a lesson in gardening.
Pictured
Basil growing strong in my Jiffy Grow Kits.
“It was such a pleasure to sink one’s hands into the warm earth, to feel at one’s fingertips the possibilities of the new season.”
