2013 Organic Garden Review (Raised Beds & Square Foot Gardening)

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🌱 In 2013, the garden originally had 9 beds, but they added 3 more and eventually planned to expand to a total of 16 beds in 2014.

🌱 They decided to focus on growing things they knew how to grow and liked instead of planting a little bit of everything.

🌱 They initially planted more seedlings than they needed and had great success growing them indoors under artificial lights.

🌱 They had to expand the garden immediately because they had more compost and seedlings than could fit in the original 9 beds.

🌱 They got their seeds from a local supplier called High Mowing Organic Seeds.

🌱 They started the seedlings in a sunny room that could be kept cat-free, as cats may eat the seedlings.

🌱 They eventually had to move the seedlings outside due to running out of space indoors.

🌱 The weather delayed the planting of the seedlings outside.

🌱 They ended up overcrowding the plants by planting more than recommended, which limited their growth.

🌱 The garden was a huge success in 2013, and they plan to make changes and add new varieties in 2014.

Timestamped Summary

00:09 Explanation of looking back at the previous year's garden to start planning for this year

00:12 Using the program Grove Edge to review last year's garden plan

01:01 Expanding the garden to 12 beds

01:45 Planning to expand to 16 beds in 2014

02:07 Getting seeds from High Mowing Organic Seeds in Vermont

02:08 Starting seedlings upstairs in an unused bedroom

02:26 Seedlings growing well under artificial lights

02:37 Weather not cooperating, seedlings had to stay inside longer than desired

02:50 Building the garden beds, starting with 6 beds

03:07 Purchasing 9 yards of compost but ended up needing more, expanded the garden

03:19 Overcrowding the plants resulted in limited growth

03:35 Picture of the garden in late June, everything thriving

03:38 Picture of tall tomatoes before they were blown down in a thunderstorm

03:48 A successful garden in 2013, changes and new varieties planned for 2014

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Q&A

When did they start planning their garden for this year?

Today is March 1st, 2014, and it's time to start planning their garden for this year.

How many garden beds did they start off with in 2013?

They started off with nine garden beds in 2013.

Why did they only focus on six or eight types of plants in 2013?

They focused on six or eight types of plants in 2013 because they wanted to keep things simple and only grow things that they knew how to grow and would eat regularly.

How many beds did they expand to in 2013?

They expanded to 12 beds in 2013.

Where did they get their seeds from?

They got their seeds from High Mowing Organic Seeds in Vermont.