In our first house the backyard was almost entirely shade. So I planted tomatoes in containers in the front yard. {The Husband Was Not Pleased. Something about neighbors and property values…blah blah blah. Non-gardeners.}
In our second house the only yard was side yard which measured precisely 15 feet wide and received precisely 3 hours of decent sun per day. So I planted peas, tomatoes, strawberries, and an array of shade-loving perennials.
In our third {and hopefully forever-house} yard, I concocted an elaborate raised bed plan , removed landscaping , brought in The Big Guns, meticulously planned, shopped, brought in reputable dirt, planted, ensured the watering would work, battled off the bitties, and the birds…you get the picture…only to leave off one slightly important step.
*sigh.*
Darn you, Nitrogen.
Foiled by micronutrients again.
In summation comma what I have learned this month is highlighted below:
***STOP, DROP, AND SOIL TEST***
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Happy last day of May, gardener friends!
