Had a plan for the long strip behind the smart blocks, but then a better idea came to me—why not plant onion bulbs instead? Grabbed a pack and got to work the next day.

Here’s how we did it:
• Drew three lines with a stick
• Planted bulbs about 5-6 inches apart (finger-measured depth—not fancy, but it works!)
• Covered everything up
• Big douse of water
Simple, straightforward, and now we wait. Anyone else growing onions from bulbs?

We are just trying simple things to have a successful garden:)

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#gardening #onions #Summer

Spinach & Green Onion Shade Garden

We planted three rows in the shaded corner plot behind the hostas—spinach and green onion seeds. Evening garden work has a nice rhythm to it—clean, prepare, plant, cover. Timing really matters.

Potato Pot Experiment

Trying something new: container potatoes! Here’s the setup:
• Layer of rocks + sticks + compost in the bottom for drainage
• A couple of fingerling potatoes
• As they grow, we’ll keep adding soil to the pot (gives them more room to develop)
• A few sticks on top to discourage animals from digging
It’s an experiment, but the theory is solid. Small space, potentially bigger yield?

More updates as things grow! Anyone else trying container gardening?

#potato #spinach #green onion

Our new landscaping meant reworking everything, so I mapped out all the potential spots and made a plan. Yesterday, my son and I got to work.

Plot 1 (against the house): Beets and different kinds of onions. We drew lines with a stick and planted seeds along them—way more efficient than individual holes. We planted densely and will thin them out later (finally learning that’s the key to a good harvest!).

Plot 2 (back yard): Lettuce, beets, and three mounds of zucchini and cucumbers. Bush beans coming soon once I figure out the space.

First week down. Here’s hoping the thinning actually works this time!

Anyone else starting their garden this season? What are you planting?

#garden #montreal #relaxing