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I’m still amazed that our seeds are growing.
From the first day I found out that I’d be working with The Home Depot on this gardening project I’ve thought, “Gawd, I hope I don’t screw up these plants.” My fear was that I’d write this wrap-up and have nothing but wilted, browning seedlings to show. But not only are the seedlings growing, they seem to be growing very strongly!
When we started to see the seeds sprouting, Hubs explained to our son the idea of germination, in kid-scientific terms. Little B listened thoughtfully, paused, then turned to the plants with the most Linus-from-Peanuts sincerity and whispered, “Happy Birfday, littul pwants.” (I KNOW!!!)
The next time we checked the plants, he did it again, and thankfully I thought to catch it on video:
Little B has been so invested in this process, and he makes me a proud mama. When it was time to re-pot, I enlisted his help, again, of course. First, I laid out the pots and plants, making sure to keep things aligned so I remembered which plants were which (these were cucumbers, summer squash, and zucchini). I labeled each pot with a non-toxic crayon: “C,” “S,” or “Z.” We filled the pots halfway with organic soil, added the plants, then topped them with more soil. A fresh drink of water, and they’re ready to take back indoors! We’ll start getting them used to the outdoor weather as planting time, mid-May, draws closer.
I have been so pleased with the ease and convenience of this project. The Home Depot had all the supplies we desired, from the organic seeds to the “no chemicals-no poop” organic soil from EcoScraps, and the greenhouses we purchased can be used year after year with either mini pots or seed-starter mulch pods.
We’re looking forward to planting more veggies throughout the growing season, as well as flowers like marigolds (to keep away pests) and sunflowers (for the sunflowers seeds’ nutrition). I can’t wait to literally reap the benefits of home-grown veggies!
A Few Tips I Learned from This Process:
1. Know your space. Figure out where you get the most sunlight and how many plants you can fit there. Be realistic. We planted in windowsill greenhouses and fit 36 plants for our space. Don’t forget to think about your outdoor space and how much area the plants need to grow, too!
2. Get kids in on the action! The process of seed starting is quite simple and fun for little hands. Older kids may take pride in handling the entire project.
3. Treat your plants with care. Just as you would treat a young baby or small animal, keep in mind that these plants are brand-new life. Keep pets and very-young children away from new growth. Singing to your plants is optional. 🙂
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Home Depot.
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