Notes from a working garden · Since 2019
Six years of hands-on notes on microgreens, composting, indoor gardening and hydroponics — honest reviews, what to skip, and what actually grew.
New grass coming up thin, patchy, or not at all? Here are the real reasons grass seed fails to grow — diagnosed from my own slow, weed-fighting lawn — plus exactly how to fix each one.
From the journal ·
Taking over my wife's grandfather's old place. Three raised beds, a hand-built coldframe, slow-growing grass, and the first real spring on land we didn't have to start from scratch.
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When we put in the raised beds, we had to turn an old potato patch into lawn. I tried two different methods side by side — geotextile and sand on one side, direct seeding on the other — at a summer house I can't water every day. Here's what's actually happening.
A complete, honest guide to getting rid of ants around the house and garden — the powder that actually worked for me, plus every other method ranked by how well it works, what's a waste of time, and how to keep them from coming back.
How much do microgreens actually yield per tray? I'm running 12 varieties on the same setup, same week — here are the expected ranges (from supplier data and my prior grows) and the methodology. Measurements will replace the expected values as each tray comes off.
Fenugreek has real evidence behind its effect on blood sugar — but most of it comes from the seeds, not the microgreens. Here's what the studies actually show, and how to grow the microgreens at home.
Microgreens have garnered a reputation as a powerhouse of nutrition and a vibrant addition to culinary creations. These are not to be mistaken for just any young plants;…
Microgreens — tiny, nutrient-packed greens harvested just days after germination — are one of the easiest and healthiest foods you can grow indoors. Whether you have a sunny…
Microgreens – tiny but powerful edible greens – are gaining popularity worldwide for their incredible nutrition and ease of growing. They’re closely related to sprouts and baby…
Why LED Grow Light Distance Matters for Microgreens Lighting is one of the most important factors when growing healthy, strong microgreens indoors. If your LED grow lights are…
Wheatgrass microgreens have been praised for decades — and for good reason. As more people seek natural ways to boost their immunity, fight inflammation, and feel energized,…
Microgreens have been identified as more nutritious than full-sized greens, like tiny versions of mature greens and herbs. The flavor ranges from mild to sweet, slightly sour, or…
There’re many cress types out there, but only two types are cultivated and eaten. Watercress and garden cress are the only cress types that find a way to our tables, and not only…
About this site
This started in 2019 as a blog about apartment-friendly indoor growing — single trays of microgreens, vertical setups, hydroponic kits. Today it's written from a small countryside garden, where most of these techniques get tested in real conditions. Reviews include what we'd skip. Photos are real where we can make them real.
