Category: Marigold

  • Garden 2021 End of Season

    Garden 2021 End of Season

    My garden is so raggedy now, I’ve been super busy since July for many reasons. My health (I had a heart crisis in May) grief (my brother also died in May, two days after I went to the hospital) and work (I’ve returned to teaching and still writing, doing my business). But I am doing… Continue reading

  • Good Soil Key to Good Carrots
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    Good Soil Key to Good Carrots

    Got some nice carrots the other day, been pulling good carrots all summer! The key is good dirt. I always lay in compost before sowing seeds and use it throughout the growing season. Continue reading

  • Plant Propagation Project
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    Plant Propagation Project

    I introduced my students (yes I’m back long-term substitute teaching, working on alternative license) to plant propagation and we’re doing a little project. The kids are attempting to propagate pothos, hibiscus, and mint by stem cutting (then placing in water) and also fern by both stem cutting and root division. They were kinda ‘meh’ about… Continue reading