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Transplanting Peppers, Eggplant, & Marigolds

Posted on Saturday 30 May 2015 by brianbreczinski

Today, my daughter helped me transplant the pepper and eggplant seedlings into garden bed number one.  I originally planted the seeds on March 14th.  We followed much the same transplanting procedure as last year and the year before.  The peppers have … Continue reading →

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Transplanting Peppers & Eggplant

Posted on Sunday 01 June 2014 by brianbreczinski

This evening, I transplanted my pepper and eggplant seedlings into garden bed number four, following the same procedure as when I transplanted the tomatoes. I had my daughter cut X-shaped holes in the landscape fabric, then I folded the flaps … Continue reading →

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Transplanting Kale, Cabbages, & Cauliflower

Posted on Monday 12 May 2014 by brianbreczinski

Yesterday afternoon, I transplanted my kale, Asian cabbage, and cauliflower seedlings into garden bed number one, in the same way as I transplanted cabbages last year.  I had planted them on April 8th and moved them to the cold frame on May … Continue reading →

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Bird Netting Part 2

Posted on Sunday 23 June 2013 by brianbreczinski

After we removed the bird netting from the cherry tree and picked the cherries on Saturday (June 22nd), my daughter helped me place two pieces of the bird netting on the peach tree.  Although blue jays will sometimes peck a hole … Continue reading →

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Tomato Cages

Posted on Thursday 23 May 2013 by brianbreczinski

The first tomato cages I used were some that I bought.  They are pretty simple, just three upright pieces of wire welded to four wire hoops to make a cone shape.  They measure eighteen inches (48 cm) across the top, … Continue reading →

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Transplanting 04: Peppers, Eggplant, and Marigolds

Posted on Sunday 19 May 2013 by brianbreczinski

On Saturday (May 18th), we transplanted the pepper, eggplant, and marigold seedlings into garden bed number three.  That bed is completely planted now. I followed the same procedure as in transplanting the tomatoes.  For each pot of seedlings (I plant … Continue reading →

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Planting 07: Pole Beans

Posted on Wednesday 15 May 2013 by brianbreczinski

I planted my pole beans in garden bed number two tonight.  My brother recommended Kentucky blue pole beans to me several years ago, and although I’ve tried other varieties, these remain my favorite.  I planted them on the opposite side … Continue reading →

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Transplanting 02: Early Tomatoes

Posted on Monday 29 April 2013 by brianbreczinski

The weather prediction looks perfect for newly transplanted seedlings over the next week:  rainy or cloudy, never too hot or cold.  I had been “hardening off” the early tomatoes since Thursday, i.e. putting them outside in a shady spot so … Continue reading →

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Preparing a Garden Bed

Posted on Sunday 31 March 2013 by brianbreczinski

Preparation of this raised bed (bed number two) began with the cleanup a few weeks ago.  After that, I turned over the soil with my garden fork.  This loosens the soil to allow air and water to move freely, mixes decaying … Continue reading →

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