We’re getting closer and closer to the new year and while we still have a few weeks left in 2018, I started thinking back on the things I learned from my garden this year – or was at least reminded of. Isn’t real life always the very best teacher??
Can you relate to any of these?
- Timing can often be everything – especially when it comes to veggie plants.
- Mother Nature wins, every time. And definitely when it comes to weeds!
- Stick with what works but don’t be afraid to try new things too!
- Sharing is one of the best things in life.
- Make good use of downtime (& open spaces).
- Be open to all advice, sifting through as needed.
- Have a plan but be flexible. Mother Nature has a way of changing things on the fly (see #2 above).
- It’s okay to get dirty.
- Sometimes you just gotta let it go…
- There is always next year.
Oh! if you read the recent post on my window sill herb garden, here is the promised update on how my seedlings are doing!!
I did end up having to place the pots on a heating mat to help the seeds germinate, after no activity for too long. Please ignore the dirty pots, that is what I get for buying white pots with no glaze/clear coating. I’ve been using these pots for quite a while now and they are showing the wear. But – they sit in a basket that hides the discoloring 😉
My herb garden is off to a great start now.
These heating mats are very inexpensive and SO helpful when starting plants from seed. I got mine on Amazon last year and it was a game changer when it comes to starting seeds.
Treat yourself to a Christmas gift that you may find very handy come spring, it will really help you get those tomato and pepper plants off to an early start!
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