The Mountain Cabin at Big Sur: Updates on Seedlings and More! 

Thanks for the tip! I always forget that they're good for that too. Will see if I can get my hands on some that are organic! (Is the whole arsenic bioaccumulation in rice thing still a thing?)

Such a great feeling to be surrounded by so many baby plants!

Thank you!!! :)

That's awesome! As far as mirrors go, I'd be afraid I'd burn the house down. :P (Almost set the grass on fire last week using a crystal punch bowl as a bird bath lol. It's spray painted now.)

Yes! Going to try and catch more of that this season for sure, but I also trade a lot with chefs and other farmers for things I like (and grow with a few of them in mind.)

Will cover this at the end of the season! I do a lot of storage in 5g buckets with some sort of not too wet substrate (typically soil/sand) but will get to it for sure.

Thanks for stopping by!

Thank you! I mostly just try to capture what I can in the time I have to work with- and it's so much easier for editing as well.

Working on figuring that out still! I love a lot of spots around SB and SF but in between has been a slow search... Seaside Garden Center seems like it might be a decent place for natives though I've noticed fairly bad insect pressure on their annuals and some perennial herbs... Del Rey Oaks Gardens also seems to have a decent selection of healthier plants (but neither are comps for the nurseries in LA so the search continues.) Definitely keep an eye out at the farmer's markets around here! There are a few vendors with some great starts (and maybe consider visiting Cynthia from Love Apple Farms for her tomato and pepper sale that's going to begin here shortly- I think she still does it in Los Gatos area.)

Veronica Flores I have heard of love apple farms and I will to check them and the other suggestions you made. Thank you for the quick response and ideas.

Yes! Shoot me a message somewhere? Or if you already have, please give it a bump. :)

No that's great info! I had no idea, will have to look into it now. Thank you!

YAY SEED STARTING CLUB REPRESENT!

Hi Martins! Yeah I'll put a variety list together for all the veggies- great idea!

Yes please! Shoot me a message on Instagram or FB or something if you're there? (Or give me a nudge if you already have and I missed and/or spaced on it.)

There's definitely a solid chance that it may be transferred, as fungal issues are difficult to get rid of. Still, I'd look into treading them with some Korean Natural Farming supplements, specifically making LAB (google) and/or OHN. Sometimes I think all some plants need is an immune boost and not a death sentence (though that's not always the case.)

I want to say Dollar Tree? They're the best- usually kitchen organization row, though I've noticed them in home goods near like coat hangers and laundry baskets.

Love them! I'm currently testing a new version of them from Clayola that connects to a reservoir (and/or your AC drip.) Have a demo video on Instagram at flavorkit!

HEAR THIS!!!

Grow a few, get cuttings from them rooted before flowering, and just grow as many as you have space for! (I love them too, but their lowish volume is why I also grow Espelette.) I think organarchist on IG has had better luck with them than I have in terms of harvest volume- may be worth taking a look at his feed.

@@VeronicaFlores Thank you!!! :)

For sure! Freezing is a great way to preserve/extend the harvest, provided you have the freezer space.

@@VeronicaFlores Thank you for taking the time to answer! Awesome!! Well, I got about 10 months to figure out my freezer space...Lol...Your are such an inspiration which is why after my stroke at 50 I'm starting to grow vegetables. Thanks again! Got to stay busy and healthy.

Never too late to start! 🙌🏽

I'll cover seeds in an update soon! I don't typically do variety packs, but I'll look and see what people are offering right now. (I'd personally check out the Roughwood Seed Collection for your area.)

There's an update around here from January, but it's still going! I'm planning on checking in every so often there too.

It's too early to pop beans son. Be patient. :)

I did, actually had a sponsor send me one with all the accessories that I was getting ready to set up, but I just had to give it away because I'm moving again. All good though, gonna need a bigger one where I'm going next anyway. 🙂

No they legit dried out because they were in direct sun in tiny pots without anyone watering them in a 90+F closed space for almost two weeks. :P

Soon! (If you need a tutorial asap though, check out the Homestead and Chill blog- she has a ton of great info there in this space)

Thank you!

I Looked-couldn’t find it, anyway, you are my Garden Girl, so i will wait till yu post sum serious Ginger action...Thanks!