square foot gardening

Planting cabbage seeds in a January heatwave.

We’re in the middle of a heat wave here in Livermore this fine January. It’s warm enough that I’ve had trouble keeping my kid in her clothes and out of water. Who am I kidding? I totally haven’t even tried. A couple days ago, I got my pea inoculant from Papaw’s Garden (though Amazon) and…

Toddler Safe Garden Markers

I’m starting a new Square Foot Gardening veggie plot, and planting several veggies from seed. I want to be able to see what I’ve seeded out while I’m waiting for the plants to sprout so I don’t accidently plant over anything. But with a 3 year old who has the run of the house (and…

There’s a lot to love about the All New Square Foot Gardening book and method, especially if someone else starts it up for you. I did this in 2014 and it delivered as promised on everything I emphasized in my first bed. I got tired of eating lettuce and radishes though, so I let my…