Beat the heatwave with some serious garden upgrades! From automated Govee tech in the greenhouse to a targeted pest control strategy against cabbage moths and slugs, here is how the raised beds are bouncing back.
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Tackling the final hard labor of the season! From hilling up Magic Molly potatoes and refereeing a comfrey vs. shallot turf war, to running permanent electrical power to the greenhouse—the backyard garden is officially upgraded.
See how to protect blueberries from birds using election sign frames and disco balls, plus a full update on the garden layout, and another round of gutters on the greenhouse adds MAJOR liquid impact!
From blue Magic Molly potatoes to DIY deer-proofing with election signs, see how the yarden is evolving this spring. Plus, a “glow up” for the herb bags and the potato lane!
I’m doing square foot gardening in my raised beds and starting seeds in the Costco Greenhouse at the Not So Seekrit Lair Get the full Wave 1 planting breakdown here!
A guide to renovating an overgrown herb garden. Learn how to transition to deer-resistant herbs like borage and lavender, use strategic mulching, and incorporate budget-friendly stone borders for a cleaner, more manageable landscape.
Stop wasting money on bagged dirt that settles in a season! See how I upgraded my garden with 4 yards of Veggie Delight from Kalamazoo Landscape Supplies, avoided “soil osteoporosis,” and built new raised beds on a budget.
Adding rainwater harvesting to my Costco greenhouse seemed like an excellent idea because I want…
The “iceberg” hasn’t returned! My Zone 6b Costco greenhouse is officially holding its own against the Michigan cold. From self-opening vents to my 2026 seed starting inventory, here is how I’m winning the winter.
What happens when you put off your winter prep? My Zone 6b Costco greenhouse froze solid, turning my 55-gallon water barrel into an iceberg. Here’s my real-world guide to surviving a Southwest Michigan winter in Zone 6b.
The honeymoon phase with my Costco greenhouse is officially meeting reality. Between the watering conundrum and the search for off-grid power, I’ve got a plan to survive a Michigan winter involving a 55-gallon barrel and a lot of optimism. It’s not perfect yet, but it has a disco ball, so we’re getting there.
Ever since I started really getting into growing fruits and vegetables, I have wanted a…
This has been the longest winter ever, or maybe it just felt like that because…