So, several months back, I applied for a grant from monarchwatch.org. They are an organization that promotes conservation geared towards perpetuating the natural habitats of monarch butterflies. If you have 2 acres or more to devote to the project, you can apply for free milkweed plants! My application was approved and I received 4 flats …
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Started seeds!!
I normally start my seeds on Valentine’s Day, but this year I did it on March 1. Not sure the significance of this, but it seemed like a good time to start them. AND, I had the help of Snow White, so, I’m pretty much ensured 100% germination, I think!
2014 – A new beginning!
The past two years have been a bust for my garden. 2012 we moved to a new home… right at the start of the growing season. I tried to get something going here at the new house as far as a garden goes, but it was consumed (and I mean CONSUMED) by Canada Thistle. I …
The 2013 garden is in the ground!!
Including some superhots… Carolina Reapers, Trinidad Scorpions and Aji Chombos (from Panama, the country where I was born!)
Started some more seeds!!
Well, germination has been underwhelming thus far this year. Luckily I’ve got some live plants coming from Cross Country Nurseries that will fill that gap. I did receive an envelope in the mail marked “photos” today from The Chilli Pepper Company in the UK though… and it contained 4 more varieties of seeds!! So, I’m …